Dafen oil painting Village, Introduction to the painter in our studio.
Chen Xiaohua – Realist Oil Painter from Dafen Village
Chen Xiaohua
Born in 1975 in Jian’ou, Fujian Province, China
Major Exhibitions:
- 2018: Inside and Beyond — Invitational Exhibition at Jazz Art Space, Yasheng Gallery / Jazz Art
- 2017: 22nd Guangzhou International Art Fair, Pazhou Canton Fair Complex
- 2017: 6th Shenzhen International Art Fair, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center
- 2017: Guardian in Frost’s Descent selected for the inaugural “Zhongrong Chang’an No.1 Cup” and awarded Third Prize, Chang’an No.1, Beijing
- 2016: 5th Shenzhen International Art Fair, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center
- 2016: 7th Art Guangdong, Poly World Trade Center Expo, Guangzhou
- 2016: Inaugural Wutong Young Artists Invitational Exhibition, Wutongshan Wutongdao Art Space, Shenzhen
- 2016: Awakening of Insects II — Contemporary Young Chinese Oil Painters Invitational Exhibition, Likya Art Museum, Shenzhen
- 2016: Protecting Endangered Species Through Art, Guiyang
- 2015: 4th Shenzhen International Art Fair, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center
- 2015: Invited by Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve to produce a series of oil illustrations and cartoon character designs for Xingda – Wild Animal Exploration Journal, including imagery of the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey
- 2014: 3rd Shenzhen International Art Fair, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center
- 2012: Lucky Tangerines selected for the exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Talks at the Yan’an Forum on Literature and Art, Guan Shanyue Art Museum
Artist’s Statement:
Nature’s generosity and selfless giving have provided us with endless energy — sunlight being one of the purest forms. In my work, the radiant, golden fruits bursting with vitality symbolize the goodness of the world. They shine with sunlight’s warmth, nurturing my creative spirit and infusing the canvas with a comforting sense of happiness.
These abundant fruits are like life itself: sprouting, blooming, and bearing fruit. They embody the truth, kindness, and beauty of the human experience, condensed into glowing, red harvests that carry messages of compassion and love throughout the world.
