Titled “Li Qun’s 100-Year-Old Painting Collection,” this anthology celebrates the artist’s journey in Chinese painting, coinciding with his 99th birthday in December 2011. Tracing back to his education at the National Hangzhou Art College under revered mentors Pan Tianshou and Li Kutan, Li Qun initially pursued woodcarving. However, as age limited his ability to carve, he turned to Chinese painting, expressing his restless spirit and enduring passion for nature. The collection features pieces like “Three Pines Picture,” “Black Bamboo,” and “Plum Blossom Fragrance,” each showcasing Li Qun’s mastery of traditional techniques and his deep connection to the natural world.
Childhood 1912-1930
A village childhood Li Qun’s roots trace back to a quaint mountain village, an enclave characterised by a mere six courtyards and ten households in its nascent years. This hamlet, situated in Lingshi County, Shanxi Province, earned its identity as Hao Jia Zhang. Positioned to the east of Fenhe River,