Hou Jinlan

Hou Jinlan
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Hou Jinlan, female, pen name Jin Lan, courtesy name Jin Chuan, pseudonym Shu Yan, is a national first-class fine artist with profound expertise in Chinese painting, Western painting, calligraphy, poetry, and art theory.

On the basis of inheriting tradition, in today's diversified society, her paintings and calligraphy feature rich themes, diverse forms, and distinctive styles. Her works embody the realistic and truthful techniques of Western Renaissance art; at the same time, they reflect the traditional Chinese painting emphasis on meticulous detail and the expression of inner spirit through form. She strives for conveying the essence through form—balancing form and spirit—and pursues artistic meaning beyond the image. Boldly pursuing innovation, she skillfully integrates Chinese and Western painting methods, infusing her work with strong contemporary vitality, which is fully manifested in her creations.

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