Who is Chen Shouyi?

Chen Shouyi

Chen Shouyi is currently a professor at the China Academy of Art, a member of the Chinese Artists Association, a director of the Zhejiang Artists Association and the Zhejiang Oil Painters Association, and the vice president of the Zhejiang Provincial Education Research Association

Chinese name: Chen Shouyi

Foreign name: CHENShouyi

Nationality: Chinese

Ethnicity: Han

Occupation: Chinese Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts

Graduation institution: China Academy of Art

Representative works: "Quiet Village", "Aries Boy", "Hometown Feelings", "First Moon" series< /p>

Personal profile

Chen Shouyi was born in Wenzhou, Zhejiang in February 1944. Graduated from the Middle School of Fine Arts Affiliated to the China Academy of Art (formerly Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts) in 1963. Graduated from the Oil Painting Department of China Academy of Art in 1968.

He has successively served as the director of the Art Education Department of the China Academy of Art, deputy director of the Research Department, director of the Comprehensive Painting Department and the Comprehensive Art Department of the China Academy of Art. He is currently a professor of the China Academy of Art, a member of the Chinese Artists Association, and a member of the Zhejiang Artists Association. He is also the director of Zhejiang Oil Painters Association and the vice president of Zhejiang Provincial Education Research Association.

Achievements and Honors

Born on February 19, 1944 (lunar calendar) in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province.

Student at the High School Affiliated to China Academy of Art (formerly Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts) from 1959 to 1963.

Student at the Oil Painting Department of China Academy of Art from 1963 to 1968.

From 1972 to 1978, he worked in the Creative Office of the Cultural Bureau of Nantong City, Jiangsu Province as a creative staff member and leader of the art team. Engaged in art creation and coaching the masses in art work. Some of the paintings created during this period were selected for national, provincial and municipal art exhibitions, and were published by publishing houses in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Jiangsu and other places. Among them, works such as "Going to the Big Classroom" are collected by Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum.

In 1978, he was transferred back to the China Academy of Art to teach.

While teaching sketching and color classes from 1979 to 1980, he went to places such as Shitang and Yandang along the East China Sea in Zhejiang, Qingdao area in Shandong Province, Fuchun River and Qiandao Lake areas in Zhejiang Province, and Hongyuan in Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province. Regional sketching.

In 1981, his sketch works "Male Body", "Portrait of a Female Worker" and "Portrait of an Old Man" participated in the National Sketch Teaching Symposium of the Ministry of Culture and were published in the sketch collections of "New Art" and Tianjin Fine Arts Publishing House. published. Was absorbed as a member of the Chinese Artists Association.

In 1983, he served as deputy director of the Beautification Education Department of the China Academy of Art.

In 1984, he was sent by the Chinese Artists Association to attend the opening ceremony of the "China·Lv Xiaguang Couple Studio" in the International City of Arts in Paris, together with Mr. Feng Fasi and Mr. Cai Liang. In France, a one-year study visit and training on Western traditional and modern art and art education were conducted.

In 1985, he traveled from Paris to Fontainebleau and Barbizon. Visit the Miller House and numerous artist museums. Apply to copy the works of Degas and Einar at the Louvre and the Aisne Museum. More from visits to artist studios in France. The "Chen Shouyi Painting Exhibition" was held in Paris. Among the twenty sketches and creative works in France, "Mountain City" was collected by the French Art Exchange Company. During the exhibition, he received a live painting interview with Paris TV. His works "Spring in Paris" and "Memories of Water Village" participated in the Paris International Artists Exhibition. Promote the establishment of the first studio used by the China Academy of Art in Paris International Art City - "Wanman and his wife Studio".

After returning to China in 1986, he wrote "Friends of World Artists", which was published in the French version of the Ministry of Culture's "China Construction" magazine in June 1986. Wrote a French art observation paper "Christopher and His Landscape Art", which was published in "Suzhou Pictorial" in June 1986. Wrote "Visit to Barbizon Village" and published it in "Zhejiang Pictorial".

In 1987, he wrote a special investigation report on Western traditional and modern wall hanging art - "Western Modern Wall Hanging Art", which was published in "New Art" and "Modern Design - Wall Hanging Art" (Zhejiang Fine Arts Publishing House) in January 1987. 1987.6 At the invitation of the Academic Committee of the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts, he went to Beijing to give academic lectures. He serves as the director of the Art Education Department of the China Academy of Art and is appointed as the vice president of the Zhejiang Provincial Education Research Association.

In 1989, his work "Quiet Village" was selected into the Seventh National Art Exhibition and won the Excellence Award. His work "In the Forest" participated in the National Watercolor Exhibition and won the Excellence Award. The work "Sunset" participated in the Teachers' Works Exhibition in East China and won the Excellence Award. The work "Memories of Water Town" participated in the "Exhibition of Works of Visiting Artists in France" sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the National Art Museum of China.

In 1990, the work "Returning Late" participated in the first Chinese Oil Painting Exhibition and won the Excellence Award. The work "Aries Boy" participated in the invitational exhibition of Jiangsu Cultural Center. Started to create a series of oil paintings based on Tibetan life.

In 1991, his work "Twilight" participated in the annual exhibition of Zhejiang Oil Painters Association and was selected into the annual yearbook of "Oriental Oil Painting". His work "In the Forest" and articles on his creative experience were published in "Techniques of Mainland Watercolor Masters" published by Star Fox Publishing House in Taiwan. The work "Girl Holding a Horse" participated in the art exhibition of six provinces and one city in East China. The work "Walking" participated in the "Chinese Modern Oil Painting Exhibition" in Hong Kong.

In 1992, his works "Travel to Dai Village", "Miao Girl" and "Hometown Song" were respectively participated in the "Chinese Modern Oil Painting Exhibition" held in Singapore, Indonesia and other countries, and his works were published in "Asia Gallery" and other publications.

In 1993, he began to receive special government subsidies from the State Council. In August, the Royal Palace Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan held the "Chen Shou-yi Oil Painting Solo Exhibition" and published the "Chen Shou-yi Oil Painting" album. The work "Aries Boy" participated in the Chinese Oil Painting Exhibition hosted by the Macau City Hall. He also attended the opening ceremony and accepted a live interview with Macau TV station. Taiwan's "Artist" published 10 works including "Jiangnan Song". He also published an art review "The Painter's Thoughts".

In 1994, he served as deputy director of the Research Department of the China Academy of Art and presided over the comprehensive painting teaching experiment of the academy. He also serves as the director and instructor of the comprehensive painting studio. Wrote a keynote paper on teaching reform, "Inclusive and Comprehensive Innovation." The oil painting "The Wind Comes from Away", which reflects the life of Tibetans, participated in the exhibition of teachers' works of the China Academy of Art.

In 1995, he created a series of paper works called "Hometown Feelings" and conducted painting experiments with mixed materials. During the first lunar month, he traveled to Shaoxing, Wenzhou and other places to collect folk music, and began to create experiments with the theme of "the first lunar month".

In 1996, the magazine "Art Observation" published the series of works "Hometown" and "Hometown Love". And published the art review "The Logic of Style". China Academy of Art Press' "Oil Painting Collection 2" published more than 10 oil paintings including "Wind and Pastoral".

In 1998, he attended the National Symposium on Art Education in the 20th Century, and his paper "Inclusive and Comprehensive Innovation" was published in "Art Education Essays in the 20th Century" published by Shanghai Painting and Calligraphy Publishing House.

The 1999 work "Social Opera - One of the New Year Series" participated in the Zhejiang Provincial Art Exhibition. Selected into Zhejiang Art Fifty Years Picture Album. He held the "Comprehensive Painting Teaching Achievements Exhibition" at the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum, and edited the special collection "Comprehensive Painting", published by China Academy of Art Press in 1999.5. Accepted an exclusive interview with the CCTV Art Starry Sky column. CCTV produced and broadcast a comprehensive painting teaching experimental feature film - "Exploring New Space". "New Image Inspiration - Chen Shouyi's Work Collection" is published by Jiangsu Fine Arts Publishing House.

In 2000, he traveled from Hangzhou to the water towns of Wuzhen, Xitang and Nanxun, and created a series of Jiangnan style oil paintings such as "Golden Autumn". He serves as the director of the Comprehensive Painting Department of the China Academy of Art.

In 2002, his works "Miao Girl" and "Shepherd Boy" participated in the "National Invitational Exhibition of Works by Famous Wenzhou Calligraphy and Painting Masters". Appointed as director of Zhejiang Oil Painters Association.

In 2003, one of the first-month series of works - "China Red", participated in the first Beijing International Art Biennale held at the National Art Museum of China. He serves as the director of the Department of Comprehensive Art at the China Academy of Art.

The comprehensive painting teaching results he presided over in 2004 were rated as the first prize for teaching achievements of the China Academy of Art, a national key teaching material for the 15th Five-Year Plan, and a quality course in Zhejiang Province.

Works No. 160 and 161 of the January 2005 series participated in the Ten Years of Comprehensive Painting Teaching Achievements Exhibition. Editor-in-chief of the special collection "Migrants' Homeland". Published by China Academy of Art Press. The published monograph "Comprehensive Painting Teaching, Cases, and Lesson Plans" was published by China Academy of Art Press. The work "Golden Autumn" participated in the "Moon Reflects Zhejiang Tide - Zhejiang Oil Painting Exhibition" and won the Excellence Award.

In April 2006, his works "China Red", "Desire" and "Countryside" participated in the "Zhejiang Famous Artists" oil painting invitational exhibition. From June to October, I visited the International City of Arts in Paris again. In August, I started from France and traveled to Germany and the Netherlands, and then to Florence, Bologna, and Venice for sketching. In September, I arrived in Italy from Germany to travel around Rome and visit friends.

In March 2007, Chen Shouyi's art exhibition was held at the Ningbo Art Museum, displaying two series of works, "The First Moon" and "The Gone Home". The work "The 43rd of the First Month" is collected by Ningbo Art Museum. Published the picture album "The First Month—Chen Shouyi's Works". In May, the work "Landscape" participated in the invitational exhibition of famous artists from China and South Korea. The work "Unforgettable Memory-Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Series" participated in the 88 Art Exhibition at Dongzha Art Center.

In March 2008, four works including "The 202nd of the First Month" participated in the "Power of the Academy—Chinese Contemporary Art Exhibition". In May, he participated in the Tibetan Oil Training Class seminar, discussed Tibetan modern art concepts and pursuits, and published the book "The River is Like Blue - Research on the Tibetan Oil Training Class" (published by China Academy of Art Press). In April, he wrote "Ten Years of Comprehensive Painting Teaching", which was published in "Memories of Mange", a memoir of the 80th anniversary of the China Academy of Art, published by China Academy of Art Press. Wrote "Unforgettable Past" and published it in "Craftsmanship" published by China Academy of Art Press.

In 2009, he went to Hong Kong to participate in the opening ceremony of the "Invitational Exhibition of Calligraphy and Painting by One Hundred Contemporary Old Artists" and exhibited works such as "The Sound of Trees and Pastoral Songs".

In May 2010, the Nantong Central Art Museum held a solo exhibition "Outside the World - Chen Shouyi's Art Exhibition". He lived in Germany from June to September, starting from Dusseldorf to southern Germany, passing through France to Switzerland and other places to travel and sketch. In December, the Light House Art Salon held the exhibition "Impression of Europe - Collection of Chen Shouyi's Works".

In April 2011, he traveled along Shaoxing, Zhuji and other places to collect scenery. In September, he created historical paintings of the heroes of the Revolution of 1911, oil paintings such as "Expectation - Qiu Jin", "Nostalgia - Xu Xilin" and "Dawn - Tao Chengzhang" for Datong Academy of Shaoxing Museum.

Appreciation of works