LUO FAHUI 羅發輝 (Chongqing, China, b. 1961) Portrait Oil on canvas Signed to lower left Unframed 60cm high, 60cm wide 羅發輝 肖像 油畫畫布 款識：作家簽名於左下方 - PROVENANCE: Borobudur Fine Art Auction, Singapore, 'Chinese Contemporary Art', 28th April 2007, lot 6 (2); UK Private Collection - Luo Fahui is a renowned Chinese contemporary artist known for his exquisite and expressive ink paintings. Born in Chongqing, China in 1961, Fahui's interest in art began at a young age. He attended the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in Chongqing, where he studied traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy under the tutelage of master painters. Fahui's early works were inspired by the traditional Chinese landscape paintings, which he explored in a unique and innovative style. He created intricate ink paintings of mountains, rivers, and trees, capturing the beauty and essence of the natural world. Fahui's work is characterized by his masterful use of ink and brush, which he manipulates to create a sense of depth, light, and shadow. His paintings often feature bold, dynamic brushstrokes and a vivid, monochromatic color palette. In the 1980s, Fahui began to experiment with new forms of expression, incorporating abstract and expressionistic elements into his work. He began to explore themes of human emotion and spirituality, creating evocative paintings that conveyed a sense of inner turmoil and angst. Fahui's work from this period is characterized by its bold, gestural brushstrokes and intense, brooding energy. Throughout his career, Fahui has exhibited his work in numerous solo and group exhibitions in China and around the world. He has won several awards and accolades for his contributions to Chinese art, including the Gold Prize at the National Art Exhibition in 1994. Today, Fahui is widely regarded as one of China's most important contemporary artists. His work has been featured in major exhibitions at institutions such as the China National Museum of Fine Arts and the Shanghai Art Museum. Fahui continues to create new works that explore the boundaries of traditional Chinese painting, experimenting with new techniques and forms of expression to create powerful, emotional works of art. -