Wang Zhaoju
China, 1966
Artist's works
Artist Introduction
Introduction and Experience
The painter focused on a deep depiction of Tibetan clothing. The magnificent figures are seamlessly integrated with the natural wonders of the Tibetan Plateau, fully expressing the splendor and mystery of its culture. Snow-capped mountains, snow-covered fields, soaring eagles, and the sound of bells create a pure and sacred paradise, noble and mysterious, tranquil and peaceful. The harmony between humanity and nature imbues the painting with a wondrous and magical charm, reflecting a profound pursuit of the unity of man and nature.
Exhibitions and Awards
In September 2019, the pastel painting "Auspicious Pamir" was selected for the 13th National Art Exhibition of Watercolor and Gouache and was collected by the Shandong Provincial Art Museum.
In September 2019, the oil painting "Father's Stage II" won the Creation Award at the Shandong Exhibition Area of the 13th National Art Exhibition.
In September 2018, the oil painting "Old Opera" won the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award at the "10th Qilu Folk Oil Painting Retrospective Invitational Exhibition".
In July 2018, the oil painting "Father's Stage" was exhibited at the "Chinese Spirit - The 4th China Oil Painting Exhibition in Beijing" held at the National Art Museum of China.
In November 2017, the oil painting series "Red Star Over China" won the Excellence Award in the "Dongsheng Cup" National Comic Strip Competition.
In July 2017, the oil painting "Ready to Depart" was selected for the "9th China Sports Art Exhibition" and was collected by the International Olympic Committee.
In December 2016, the large-scale oil painting "Sunning Buddha Festival" received a grant from the China National Academy of Painting for its "Belt and Road" International Art Project.
In September 2016, the oil painting "The Sound of Camel Bells from Afar" was selected for the "Building Dreams Together / The 2nd China Nationalities Art Biennale".
In July 2016, the large-scale oil painting "The Charm of Opera" received funding from the 2016 National Art Fund for Fine Arts Creation Project.
In July 2016, his oil painting "Father's Stage" was selected for the "Chinese Spirit - The 4th China Oil Painting Exhibition (Realistic Exhibition)".
In August 2015, the oil painting "Story of a Small Town" was selected for the 9th China Western Landscape Chinese Painting and Oil Painting Exhibition, themed "The Silk Road and the Splendid Gansu".
In June 2015, the oil painting "The Last Lesson at Peking University and Tsinghua University in 1937" (six panels) won the Excellence Award at the Third National Comic Strip Competition.
In September 2012, his oil painting "Old Opera No. 2" won the first prize at the 4th "Qilu Scenery Oil Painting Exhibition".
In 2009, his oil painting "Extreme Ecology" won the second prize in the Shandong exhibition area of the 11th National Art Exhibition.
In 2008, his oil painting "Old Opera" was selected for the "Celebrating Outstanding Figures: 2008 China Hundred Jinling Oil Painting Exhibition" hosted by the China Artists Association.