Nostalgia and the Journey Home—The"Poetic Essence"of Liu Kongxi's Paintings
From the second half of the 20th century to the early 21st century,a group of"Northeast artists"emerged on the Chinese art scene,who used realism as their creative approach.They drew nourishment from the fertile soil of Northeast China and created diverse artworks.Among them,oil painter Liu Kongxi integrated the ancient Tempera technique with his personal emotions to depict his northern stories.His artworks,rooted in realist themes,are brimming with a romantic celebration of life.