Lin Fengmian (1900-1991), Cormorants | 林風眠 鸕鶿

Lin Fengmian was a pioneer of modernism known for his brilliant hybridization of Chinese and European styles, subjects and methods. In his role as a prominent educator, Lin laid the foundation for Chinese modern art. Throughout his long and productive life, Lin absorbed a wide array of stylistic approaches into his paintings, and was one of the earliest Chinese artists to make a serious study of European modern art along with traditional ink paintings.

Lin Fengmian loved painting birds, which reminded him of his childhood memories of playing in the forest, connected with nature. Blackbirdsare common in Lin’s works. Drawn with swift, energetic strokes the birds suggest innocence and camaraderie. Viewing Lin Fengmian’s ink paintings offers an understanding of the roots of his art in traditional Chinese painting.

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林風眠是中國現代藝術先驅，憑著其融合中國及歐洲藝術的風格、主題和創作手法享譽藝壇。他也是著名的教育家，桃李滿門，為中國現代藝術發展奠下基石。林風眠悠長的一生創作成果豐碩，作品融合多元風格。他是最早深入研究歐洲現代藝術的中國藝術家之一，亦熟悉傳統水墨畫。

林風眠喜愛畫鳥，畫鳥，總讓他想起兒在森林裡玩耍、與大自然親密緊扣的記憶。此為林風眠作品當中常見的主題。藝術家利用敏捷而充滿活力的筆觸描繪鳥兒。林風眠的傳統中國書畫根基，在水墨作品中清晰可見。