Jinguo Li

Contemporary Chinese Ink Artist

1978: Born in Chongqing, China

1998: Graduated from Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts

2005: Graduated from the Sculpture Department,  Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), Beijing, China

Lives and works in Guangzhou and Beijing, China

Awards & Prizes

2002: "Human Body" won the2nd prize of "excellent works exhibition of China Central Academy of Fine Arts".

2003: “Female body ",“Nail hammer " won the 3rd prize of “excellent works exhibition of China Central Academy of Fine Arts ".

2005: "Mountain" was awarded the "The light of the College" Art Heritage Award in China Central Academy of Fine Arts.

"Metamorphosis in Ink

A Resin Reverie"

Step into the captivating world of Li Jinguo's artistry. His unique art collection unveils the remarkable synergy between crystal resin and ink, where fluidity freezes into solid form, and time is suspended in the art of creation.

Li Jinguo, after a decade of exploration, harnesses the transformative nature of crystal resin, capturing its fleeting shift from liquid to solid. Just as ink flows with precision, the resin dances in harmony, mirroring the essence of ink strokes. Each sculpture preserves that crucial moment when ink swirls into intricate patterns, held in suspension, revealing the artist's meticulous craftsmanship.

Li Jinguo's creative use of resin in sculptural works is well known. The recasting of classical Chinese elements or modern objects such as: plant life, plum blossom, Taihu scholar rocks, bags and music instruments  in crystal resin gives birth to a unique visual expression of vitality. The artworks of Li Jinguo cater to a specific Oriental aesthetic. These unique sculptures exhibit a intricate connection between the dynamic and vivid texture of bright red ink and the controlled nature of Oriental symbols. The pieces blend elements of confrontation and harmony.