Cai Shuxin
China, 1976
Artist's works
Artist Profile
Notes Of Tibet 33 - Skyline
Introduction and Experience
Cai Shuxin (b. 1976, Tangshan, Hebei) is an associate professor at the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts and a member of the China Artists Association. After completing his postgraduate studies at the China Academy of Art, he has dedicated his career to both oil painting and academic research. He has published extensively on the relationship between color and imagery, and is the author of the monograph Tibet Notes: A Collection of Oil Paintings by Cai Shuxin. His works are held in major institutional collections, including the National Art Museum of China.
Cai’s practice centers on the concept of “imagery” (yixiang), in which subjective perception and objective reality converge. Through a refined use of color and composition, he translates inner psychological states into visual form, balancing emotional depth with formal clarity. His work often reflects a sustained engagement with the landscapes and spiritual life of the Tibetan plateau, as seen in representative works such as Song of the Plateau and The Eternal Butter Lamp.
A recipient of numerous national and international awards, Cai Shuxin is recognized for his distinctive artistic vision. His paintings function as contemplative observations of the world, offering a form of spiritual expression that is both technically accomplished and deeply personal.
Exhibitions and Awards
Selected Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
2013
Cloud Gallery—Taipei, Taiwan
2001
Tianjin—China
Group Exhibitions
2020
The Light of Implied Holy Land : Invitational Exhibition of Chinese Young and Middle-aged Realistic Oil Paintings—Jining Art Museum, Jining, China
2019
Pastel Centennial, Glory to China : Invitational Exhibition—Ming Gallery of Art & China Pastel Museum, Suzhou, China
2018
National Young and Middle-aged Realistic Painting Invitational Exhibition—Guardian Art Center, Beijing, China
2017
Color China : 2017 China Hundred Distinguished Jinling Painting Exhibition—Jiangsu Museum of Art, Jiangsu, China
2016
To the Heart of Art : Chinese Oil Painting Masters Exhibition—Ningbo, China
The Spirit of China : 4th Chinese Oil Painting Exhibition—China
2012
Xinyi Xiangtong : Chinese Contemporary Art Joint Exhibition—Xinyijing X-Power Gallery, Shanghai, China
2010
6th China Songzhuang Culture and Art Festival—Songzhuang Art Museum, Beijing, China
2008
Autumn Art Salon Exhibition—Beijing, China
2007
Shanghai Youth Fine Arts Exhibition—Shanghai, China
2006
Yuanda Cup : Beijing Biennale Nomination Works Exhibition—China Millennium Monument, Beijing, China
2004
Sino-French Friendship Art Exhibition—France
2001
Classroom Without Walls Joint Exhibition —Tianjin, China
Art Fairs
2012 – 2013
Art Revolution Taipei (A.R.T.)—Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Awards
2021
Selected—Contemporary Figurative Realism Characters & Portrait Art Competition, Spain
Cloud Top —Talent Prize: International Figurative Art Competition, USA
Long Narrow Flag —Gold Medal: 2nd International Landscape Competition (International Art Exhibition), Los Angeles, USA
2019
Song of the Plateau —Selected Works for Beijing Exhibition: 13th National Exhibition of Fine Arts, China
2014
Fisheries in the Archipelago —Highest Award: 2nd China Pastel Exhibition, China
Boundless World —Highest Award: 3rd National Young and Middle-aged Oil Painting Exhibition, China
Prayers —Special Creation Award (Oil Painting): 12th National Fine Arts Exhibition (Shandong Region), China
2013
Notes of Tibet 38 - Beginning of Spring—Excellence Award: 2nd "Harmonious Tibet" Exhibition, China
2009
Fisheries in the Archipelago —Second Prize: National Fine Arts Exhibition (Shandong Region), China
2004
Bells in the Wind —Second Prize: National Fine Arts Exhibition (Shandong Region), China
2002
Native Land —Selected: 1st National Fine Arts Academy Oil Painting - Outstanding Graduation Works Exhibition, China
Note
*Winner of three First Prizes in the Shandong Region of the National Fine Arts Exhibition, China.
Collections
Museums and Institutional Collections
- National Art Museum of China (NAMOC)—Beijing, China
- Shandong Art Museum—Shandong, China
- Shenzhen Art Museum—Shenzhen, China
- Jiangsu Art Museum—Jiangsu, China
- Qingdao Art Museum—Qingdao, China