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Liu Yi was born in 1958 in Jiang Nan, Shanghai, and he graduated from the Hua Dong University of Education. He later finished postgraduate studies in watercolor painting at the China College of Fine Arts. He is now a lecturer and professor at the University of Painting and Design in Shanghai.
His love for his hometown is hidden behind the beautiful garden scenes of his village and can be seen in paintings that show local folk customs. His sentimental interpretation of rainy, misty atmosphere and picturesque landscapes became his signature style. He is considered a “water whisperer” for his outstanding control of the medium.
He is very fond of using the wet technique that allows him to create coherence between internal meaning and external look. He is known for quick brush painting and fast tempo in the process. He succeeds in making his art look unintentional and appealing while stressing the effect of the watercolor.
“The excellence of water appears in its benefiting all things, and in its occupying without striving.”
He is a member of the Chinese Artists Association and was a Deputy President of the Shanghai Watercolor Painting Society. In 2004 he recieved the Charles Comfort Medal in Canada. His works are displayed in numerous exhibitions and are part of both private and public collections.
He is famous for his series of ballerina paintings, with young girls dressed in ballet attire as subjects. He believes that artists should emphasize individualism and find inspirational subjects in accordance with their interests. He is a Deputy Principal of the Shanghai Arts and Technical College.
Q: What defines Liu Yi’s watercolor style
A: His masterful use of the wet technique and his ability to create coherence between internal meaning and external appearance. His sentimental interpretation of rainy, misty atmospheres and picturesque landscapes, combined with his quick brushwork and fast tempo, gives his work a spontaneous and appealing quality. He is considered a “water whisperer” for his extraordinary control of the medium.