Li Qun Woodcut Prints

Li Qun’s woodcuts and printmaking creations exuded the essence of the times and the exuberance of youth. Following the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, his works evolved to embody a more vibrant, succinct, and lyrical poetry, infused with a distinct national style. In recognition of his significant contributions to modern Chinese art, Li Qun received the “Outstanding Contribution Award for Emerging Woodcuts and Printmaking in China” from the Chinese Artists Association and the Chinese Woodcuts Association in 1991. Additionally, in 1992, the Shanxi Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government honoured him with the title of “People’s Artist”. 

Li Qun’s woodcut prints are collected by institutions such as the China National Art Museum, Taiyuan Art Museum, British Museum, Art Gallery of New South Wales, National Gallery of Australia, British Museum East Asian Art Collection, Hermitage Museum Russia, The New York Public Library, Muban Educational Trust UK, Yugoslav Museum and the Ashmolean Museum Oxford UK, among others, and have recently been loaned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York.