Accomplished artist Zhan Jianjun

Zhan jianjun is an accomplished artist. He is chairman of the Chinese Oil Painting Committee and chairman of Chinese Oil Painter's Society.

Zhan Jianjun is an influential contributor to the art of Chinese oil painting. His achievements have been remarkable. His works express momentum, freedom from restriction and a beauty capable of evoking emotional response. His works are highly valued by overseas collectors. On today's list, we'll tell you the story of the veteran oil painter.

He succeeded as an expressionist - painting in an era of realism in China. He is not only a painter, he is also an educator. He plays a significant role in advancing the cause of oil painting in China. He devotes himself to the pursuit of combining spirit with artistic style. He is Zhan Jianjun, the Chairman of the Chinese's Oil Painting Society.

When his busy schedule of meetings and social engagements is complete, Zhan Jianjun likes to paint in his studio while he listens to classic music. The piano compositions of Chopin and symphonies by Beethoven, all invigorate his spirit.

These are the works of Zhan Jianjun's mature period. They have varied themes and artistic conceptions. His characteristics as a painter however, are easy to see. There is the precision of the classicist, the sensitivity to color of the impressionist and the strong expression of the modernist. His works create a romantic, oriental ambience, rendered by the art of the brush.

These are The Mogao cave temples near the town of Dunhuang, in north-west China. One of the world's most extensive and exquisite collections of Buddhist paintings and sculptures is found here. 1n 1953, Zhan Jianzhun experienced an important revelation here, soon after graduation from Beijing's Central Academy of Fine Arts. He was fascinated by the spiritual stature of the frescos during his sojourn. His visit, lasting only a month and a half exerted a life-long influence on his painting style.