Xu Shaowei

Xu Shaowei, styled as Yuntianzhai, was born in 1969. He is from Yongcheng City, Henan Province and is a well-known painter of nostalgia in Henan Province. He is currently a member of the Yongcheng Artists Association, a member of the Wang Xizhi Research Association of Linyi City, vice president of the Tanchu Culture Academy of Shandong History Society, and vice president of the San You Painting and Calligraphy Academy of Bozhou City. Since his childhood, he has been fond of painting, especially landscapes. His works are full of strong rustic charm. In recent years, he has traveled to Linyi, Shandong Province, Bozhou, Anhui Province, Taizhou, Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, and other places to study folk houses, create sketches, and write. Every time he arrives at a place, he immerses himself in nature, carefully experiencing the original charm of the place, feeling the local folklore culture, and deeply exploring the cultural and aesthetic connotations of ancient villages. He constantly exchanges and learns with renowned artists from various places, significantly improving his painting skills and creative ideas. He works diligently on his paintings, creating numerous landscape paintings that reflect the culture and scenery of his hometown. His works vividly depict the appearance of his hometown and express nostalgia with a unique perspective and deep emotion. They fully display the beauty of the hometown's mountains and rivers, old streets and ancient villages, suburban forests, and rural scenes. They embody his deep affection for his hometown and form colorful scrolls that inspire reflection on life, praise nature, and celebrate the times. These works are vivid and moving topics that express love for one's hometown and awaken nostalgia. His works have participated in the 24th New Talent Exhibition of Henan Province and won an excellent award. He has also participated in the first and second national top hundred counties and cities calligraphy and painting exhibitions and won awards.