Oil painting is an art of the world. In China, it is a typical imported art. If the 100 years of the 20th century condensed the 400-year history of Chinese oil painting, the three generations of Chinese contemporary oil painters are the representatives of the integration and development of Eastern and Western arts.
This exhibition is an unexpected encounter between Gulangyu Island and three generations of Chinese oil painters influenced by both Eastern and Western civilizations: let Gulangyu record the immortal chapters written by three generations of Chinese oil painters and Chinese oil paintings! May these works with interlaced sunshine bring us a sense of beauty and a taste of the years.
The Garden on the Sea (2004) by Shao Jingkun Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
In some sense, Gulangyu is a symbol and a representative of the city Xiamen. It is also the place where people begin to know more about Xiamen. Generally speaking, people get to know Gulangyu Island from its scenery, such as its reputation of being a "Garden on the sea".
The Beginning of Spring (2004) by Luo Erchun Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
The beginning of Spring on Gulangyu Island.
An Ancient Banyan Tree (2004) by Bao Jia Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
An ancient banyan tree on Gulangyu Island, having suffered from rains and storms but still there.
Summertime on Gulangyu Island (2003) by Wang Keju Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
During the summer days of Gulangyu Island, the plants in the South show their vigorous vitality.
Sunshine and Garden Villa in Gulangyu (2011) by Pang Jun Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
The light grey sky background in the work forms a bright and dark contrast with the sunshine falling on the green space. The artist uses a clear picture structure to draw a simple and warm Gulangyu garden villa in the sunshine.
A Side Street (2009) by Pan Shixun Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
Sunshine and warmth, colorful lanterns across the pedestrian street, white buildings, bustling pedestrians... The picture is full of lively and bright colors from the southern part of China.
Gualngyu Night Market (2009) by Sun Jingbo Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
Night market on Gulangyu Island, full of tourists.
Ferry (2004) by Dai Ze Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
Xiamen is one of the five earliest commercial ports opened in China. Foreign civilizations, such as architecture, literature, music and sports, are prominently bred and grown on Gulangyu Island.
Impressions of Gulangyu (2000) by Mo Ye Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
This painting depicts the Gulangyu residential buildings she is familiar with. The red brick ancient foot is adjacent to the Western white wall, showing an elegant sense of harmony.
Lin Yutang and Lu Xun (2016) by Quan Shanshi Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
Famous Chinese writers, Lin Yutang and Lu Xun, met on Gulang Island.
"Fight！"——Ma Yuehan (2015) by Zhao Yitang Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
Ma Yuehan was born in 1882 on Gulangyu Island, Xiamen. He was a pioneer in physical education and modern Chinese sports.
Dr.John Abraham Otte and His Students (2014) by Wen Guozhang Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
Dr. John Abraham Otte was a (Dutch) American surgeon. He founded Hope Hospital, the first Western medicine hospital in Xiamen, and taught many students.
Lin Qiaozhi (2015) by Wen Bao Art museum of China Profiles, Xiamen
Lin Qiaozhi, or Kha-Ti Lim, was born in 1901 in Xiamen. She was the first native female physician hired as an assistant resident in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PUMC hospital, and revolutionized modern Chinese gynecology and oncology.
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