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Zheng Jinchun
Zheng Jinchun
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Zheng Jinchun, founder of the Lucky Giant Shrimp, was born in 1957 in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, known as the land of flowers and fruits. His hometown is nestled between mountains and sea, boasting beautiful scenery and profound cultural heritage. He currently serves as Vice President of the China National Classic Calligraphy and Painting Academy, recipient of the National Guest Gift Special Supply Certificate issued by the People’s Republic of China, National First-Class Artist, Visiting Professor at Capital Normal University, Vice Chairman of the Innovation Culture Communication Professional Committee of the China Cultural Information Association, and Vice President of the Hong Kong Artists Association.Chief Expert in Cultural and Artistic Innovation, and Deputy Chair of the Vice President's Association.Awarded the title of "Top Ten Innovative New Figures" in China Enterprise Innovation Development 2019, Council Member of the European Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Shanghai Zhangzhou Chamber of Commerce, Honorary President of the Suzhou Zhangzhou Chamber of Commerce.
Since childhood, he has been deeply fond of Qi Baishi’s paintings of shrimp. He believes that shrimp, though small and vulnerable, are resilient and adaptable, symbolizing strength and perseverance. Shrimp are transparent and pure, embodying noble character. Their segmented bodies represent continuous progress and ever-increasing prosperity. He regards shrimp as little dragons—the dragon being a symbol of good fortune and a representation of the Chinese nation. Thus, for twenty years, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to painting shrimp, refining tens of thousands of works, until finally reaping the fruits of his labor. He pioneered in China the creation of monumental shrimp paintings named “Lucky Giant Shrimp,” and his representative innovative work, “The Lucky Giant Shrimp,” has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
His works have received critiques and guidance from renowned masters such as Tao Rurang, Han Tianheng, Wang Xinsheng, Zhang Quande, and Wang Lianghu. His artworks have been presented as state gifts to presidents, prime ministers, and leaders of multiple countries, and have been collected by 36 foreign embassies in China, as well as by individuals and collectors across Southeast Asia.
Since childhood, he has been deeply fond of Qi Baishi’s paintings of shrimp. He believes that shrimp, though small and vulnerable, are resilient and adaptable, symbolizing strength and perseverance. Shrimp are transparent and pure, embodying noble character. Their segmented bodies represent continuous progress and ever-increasing prosperity. He regards shrimp as little dragons—the dragon being a symbol of good fortune and a representation of the Chinese nation. Thus, for twenty years, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to painting shrimp, refining tens of thousands of works, until finally reaping the fruits of his labor. He pioneered in China the creation of monumental shrimp paintings named “Lucky Giant Shrimp,” and his representative innovative work, “The Lucky Giant Shrimp,” has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
His works have received critiques and guidance from renowned masters such as Tao Rurang, Han Tianheng, Wang Xinsheng, Zhang Quande, and Wang Lianghu. His artworks have been presented as state gifts to presidents, prime ministers, and leaders of multiple countries, and have been collected by 36 foreign embassies in China, as well as by individuals and collectors across Southeast Asia.
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