Li Jin

painted in 2013
signed, inscribed and marked with three seals of the artist

Acquired directly from the artist
Private American Collection

Overall in very good condition. Framed with acrylic: 76.5 by 256.5cm; 30⅛ by 101 in.
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"When I'm painting food, it's as if I'm eating a feast too. I can taste it, smell it." – Li Jin

Well known as a devout foodist and an enthusiast of joie de vivre, Li Jin celebrates his passion for life and art with lavish visual banquets filled with vibrant colours, lively brushstrokes, and a touch of his unique sense of humour. To be able to truly experience and enjoy the liveliness and sensuality evoked in Li Jin's works, viewers have to combine all five senses – to see, to smell, to touch, to hear, and to taste from the bottom of their hearts.

Banquet demonstrates one of Li Jin's signature styles of painting  food, in the format of handscroll with various dishes and ingredients scattered around, against a background of densely  written recipes describing how this sumptuous feast is prepared. With Li's delicate brushwork and superb mastery of colour washes, one can almost smell the freshness of the seafood and taste the mouth-watering meat.