In 1947, Li Qun actively participated in the land reform movement in Chu County. Upon returning to Xing County in 1948, he created the “People’s Representatives Election” reflecting mass involvement in the reform. Published in the “Tianjin Daily” supplement, it gained acclaim from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. During the Spring Festival that year, Li Qun sold the pictures in Renyi Ancient Town, with overwhelming success. The sold-out pictures affirmed farmers’ appreciation for his work, strengthening his resolve to engage with rural communities.

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,































