Saturday, November 17, 2007

Artist: Du Xinjian

Biography
1962 - Born in Jinan, Shandong, China
1986 - Graduated from Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China

Often considered a Surrealist, Du Xinjian's paintings are inspired by his dreams, his imagination and Eastern philosophy. "In reality," Du Xinjian states, "physics prevents our dreams from coming to fruition" However in Du Xinjian's dreamscapes people can fly and "donkeys can understand poetry."
Shameless: A Wrong Boat
1999
Oil on Canvas

Fish Rider
2002
Oil on Canvas

Airplane
2003
Oil on canvas

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