Li Baiming
China, 1981
Artist's works
Artist Introduction
The first fragrance of flowers from my old home
Memories of My Hometown - Ruichenyou
Introduction and Experience
Born in Harbin in 1981, she graduated from the School of Fine Arts of Harbin Normal University in 2007 with a Master of Arts degree. She is currently a teacher in the Department of Chinese Painting at the School of Fine Arts of Harbin Normal University, a member of the China Artists Association, and a member of the Heilongjiang Provincial Association for the Promotion of Chinese National Culture.
Li Baiming believes his works still adhere to the standard form of traditional Chinese painting. However, many have commented that his works seem different from traditional Chinese painting, not depicting flowers and birds, figures, or landscapes. Li Baiming explains that both in terms of materials and artistic conception, his works belong to the traditional Chinese painting style; the only difference lies in the use of linear perspective, rather than the scattered perspective of traditional Chinese painting. Mr. Li is reluctant to categorize his works as "realistic," simply feeling that this approach aligns better with his own concepts and effectively conveys the intended artistic conception.
Li Baiming said that perhaps all Northeasterners have a special connection to snow scenes. He likes snow, and snow also carries many symbolic meanings. "Memories of My Hometown" depicts his childhood memories, and he feels that many of his childhood memories are related to snow scenes, perhaps because Harbin's winters are very long. Besides showcasing regional characteristics, snow scenes can also better express the atmosphere of the time. If his emotions towards these scenes don't dry up, he will definitely continue to pursue this art form.
Exhibitions and Awards
2014 "Memories of My Hometown: Flowers in Full Bloom" Peninsula Art Spring Auction, Beijing Poly.
2014 "Memories of My Hometown: A Gentle Breeze" Peninsula Art Auction, Beijing Poly.
"Ink Words – Invitational Exhibition of New Chinese Ink Painting" (2013 Young Artists 100 Project), Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen, China
"Teaching and Learning Go Hand in Hand: Contemporary Academic Fine Brushwork and Ink Painting Exhibition," Poly Art Museum, Beijing, China, 2013.
2013 "Speaking Through Painting – Special Exhibition of Emerging Young Artists (Top Ten Nationwide)", Zhejiang Art Museum, Hangzhou, China
2013 N39°→N25° Young Artists 100 Selection Exhibition (2013 Young Artists 100 Project), Dynasty Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
2013 "2013 Young Artists 100 Beijing Launch Exhibition", 798 Art Factory, Beijing, China
2013, The 10th China Art Festival – National Exhibition of Outstanding Artworks, Shandong Art Museum, Jinan, China
Invited to the 4th National Chinese Painting Exhibition, Nanjing, China (2013).
2013 "Life in Art: A Grand View of 20 Years of Refined Living and Artistic Living", Yue Art Museum, 798 Art Zone, Beijing, China
"Exquisite and Microscopic: The First Academic Research Exhibition of Chinese Gongbi Heavy Color and Ink Painting" (2013), Poly Art Museum, Beijing, China.
2013 Asia Contemporary Art Exhibition, JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong, China
"A Journey Between Mind and Object: Contemporary Art Exhibition at Mission Hills Haikou, 2013"
"Memories of My Hometown: Dawn's Coolness" 2013 Autumn Art Auction, Beijing Poly.
2013 "Memories of the Old Garden: Places of Joy" 8th Anniversary Spring Auction, Beijing Poly.
Awarded Excellence at the 2012 "Eight Directions Connecting with the Divine – Harbin Chinese Painting Biennial Exhibition", Yu Shun Art Museum, Harbin, China
"On the Equality of Things – An Exhibition of Recommended Contemporary Young Chinese Artists," 2012, China National Convention Center, Beijing, China.
2012 San Diego Contemporary Art Fair “Visual China Americas Tour – Chinese Art Exhibition”, Balboa Park, San Diego, USA
The 5th Beijing International Art Biennale, 2012, National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China
"The Realm of Great Art: Invitational Exhibition of Young Artists from National Chinese Painting Academies," Yuandian Art Museum, Beijing, China, 2012.
"One Painting, One Vision: Nomination Exhibition of New Chinese Ink Painting" 2012, Beijing
The 19th installment of the "Hometown Memories at Dawn" series, auctioned by Beijing Poly Auction in 2012.
"Memories of My Hometown: Morning Rain and Gentle Breeze" - China Guardian's 30th Quarterly Auction, 2012.
"Memories of My Hometown: Plain Silk" - China Guardian's 30th Quarterly Auction, 2012.
Awarded Excellence at the 4th National Youth Art Exhibition, 2011, National Art Museum of China, Beijing.
Awarded Excellence at the 2011 National Chinese Painting Exhibition, Yu Shun Art Museum, Harbin.
Received an Excellence Award at the 2011 "Art, Calligraphy and Photography Exhibition Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China", Harbin International Convention and Exhibition Center, Harbin.
Received first prize in the 2011 First Heilongjiang Provincial Fine Arts, Design, Calligraphy, Photography and Art Education Achievement Awards, Heilongjiang Provincial Art Museum, Harbin.
"Beautiful Landscapes – 2011 Exhibition of 100 Chinese Painters from Nanjing", Jiangsu Art Museum, Nanjing, 2011
2010 Heilongjiang Fine Art Exhibition (Hong Kong), Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong.
2009 "Heilongjiang Provincial CPPCC Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference", Heilongjiang Provincial CPPCC, Harbin
Gold Award at the 2008 Heilongjiang Provincial Chinese Painting Exhibition, Heilongjiang Provincial Art Museum, Harbin.
Won the bronze medal at the 2008 "50th Anniversary Art Exhibition of Heilongjiang Artists Association" held at the Harbin International Convention and Exhibition Center, Harbin.
The 14th Contemporary Flower and Bird Painting Invitational Exhibition, 2008, Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution, Beijing.
2008 "Exhibition of Fine Works by Famous Calligraphers and Painters from Heilongjiang Province in Beijing", National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Auditorium, Beijing
2008 National Chinese Painting Exhibition, Guangxi Provincial Art Museum, Nanning