We are delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition of Artist Li Xiaozhu’s latest series, "Di Yong Jin
Lian” (Golden Lotus Blossoming From the Earth ). This collection delves into the mystical world of Buddhist
legends, where golden lotuses bloom beneath the ground, and the skies are adorned with celestial flowers.
The golden lotus, a revered symbol in Buddhism, represents the sacred lotus found at the feet of Buddha and
Bodhisattva in statues. The concept, "If there is a lotus flower in the heart, there will be a lotus everywhere,"
embodies profound spiritual insights.
Li Xiaozhu’s works masterfully capture the natural state of objects through a subjective lens, creating a
dynamic interplay between reality and the surreal. His contemporary art, rich in theme and expressive in
painting language, constructs a world that transcends conventional cognitive boundaries. The multidimensional
nature of his paintings inverts the familiar and scrutinizes the essence of human nature. Through
his unique artistic perspective and innovative methods, Li's work showcases the limitless possibilities and
multicultural depths of art, particularly in exploring the rich connotations of the “Jinlian" (Golden Lotus) theme.
This exhibition promises to be a captivating journey through Li Xiaozhu’s artistic evolution, offering viewers a
profound and immersive experience that delves deep into the essence of human nature and the boundless
potential of art.
Golden lotus blossoming from the earth
By Li Xiaozhu
Born in 1964 in Renqiu City, Hebei Province, Li Xiaozhu is a distinguished national first-class artist and a
fellow of the China National Academy of Painting (CNAP). He presently directs the Chinese Figure Painting
Institute at CNAP and is an active member of CNAP's Art Committee. Additionally, he holds a fellowship at the
Literature and Fine Arts Institute of the China National Academy of Arts.
Li’s Chinese paintings have been prominently featured in the National Exhibition of Fine Arts from its 7th to
13th iterations, earning him accolades such as the Bronze Medal and Outstanding Work Award. His talent has
been recognized in numerous invitational exhibitions, including the Hangzhou Biennale of Chinese Painting
and the Jinan International Biennale, where he was invited to exhibit his work on multiple occasions.
Li has published several collections of his paintings, and his works are held in esteemed institutions such as
the National Art Museum of China and various provincial art museums in Shandong, Hebei, Hunan, Shaanxi,
and Ningxia. In 2013, he presented "Revelation of Peach Blossom: Li Xiaozhu’s Exhibition" at the Art Museum
of China National Academy of Painting, followed by "Remembering That Peach Blossom: Li Xiaozhu
Exhibition" in 2022.
