shulin sun_fall series_august 2015
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FALL SERIES AUGUST 2015
Shulin Sun (b. 1952) grew up in Beijing, China shortly following the Communist Revolu-
tion. Growing up during this tumultuous period lead to a passion for the strength and
resiliency of life and its ability to thrive even under extreme conditions. He began his
career in the early 1980’s specializing in Chinese painting (ink and color on paper). With
strong influence from his teacher and master of modern Chinese fine art, Mr. Li Keran,
Shulin experimented with new styles combining traditional Chinese painting techniques
with elements from contemporary American and European art. For over 30 years, Shulin
hashas refined his unique and distinctive style to passionately convey the strength and resil-
iency of nature.
Between 1987 and 1996, Shulin’s works were exhibited and published in Germany,
China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and the US. During this time his work
was highly respected and recognized winning multiple awards in art competitions
throughout Asia. In 1996 his achievements facilitated emigration to the United States.
I believe that art should come from nature and elevate from it. For millions of years, life
has survived in extreme weather and conditions. Inspiration is taken from this unrelent-
ing determination and communicated through organic lines and color. My work is aes-
thetically pleasing, providing the viewer infinite opportunities to imagine and explore.
Inspired by nature, no two pieces are the same, but all convey the intense feelings
inspired by nature. The medium I used, Chinese painting colors and ink on paper, dra-
matically conveys energetic shapes, exaggerated gestures and the free flowing lines
which reflect the energy and life in nature. Strong contrasts created by this combination
project a sense of grandeur, stability and depth.
FALL SERIES
Fall is always rich in colors and layers. I use simple yet abstract techniques to describe mountains, lotus ponds, trees and fields in the fall. Inspiration comes from southern China, China’s Manchuria region, Michigan and The Canadian Rockies.
Fall 1, 2013, ink and color on paper, 36" x 60" (91 x 152 cm)
Fall 5, 2013, ink and color on paper, 36" x 60" (89 x 152 cm)
Fall 4, 2013, ink and color on paper, 36" x 60" (91 x 152 cm)
Fall 7, 2013, ink and color on paper, 36" x 60" (91 x 152 cm)
Fall 6, 2013, ink and color on paper, 36" x 60" (91 x 152 cm)
Fall 9, 2014, ink and color on paper, 36" x 60" (91 x 152 cm)
Fall 8, 2014, ink and color on paper, 36" x 60" (91 x 152 cm)
Fall 11, 2014, ink and color on paper, 33" x 25" (84 x 64 cm)
Fall 10, 2014, ink and color on paper, 33" x 62" (84 x 157 cm)
Fall 13, 2014, ink and color on paper, 12" x 24" (30 x 61 cm)
Fall 12, 2014, ink and color on paper, 24" x 48" (61 x 122 cm)
Fall 15, 2015, ink and color on paper, 24" x 48" (61 x 122 cm)
Fall 14, 2015, ink and color on paper, 24" x 48" (61 x 122 cm)
MOUNTING/FRAMING
All works are mounted on 1.5” or .75” thick stretched
canvas. Frames are optional, please contact us for more
details.
Without frame
With frame
