Chen Gaojie
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Chen Gaojie received his bachelor's degree in oil painting from the China Academy of Art in 2015. He currently lives and works in Hangzhou. His art is influenced by the grotesque works of artists such as Hieronymus Bosch, Pieter Bruegel, and Francis Bacon. Additionally, he finds inspiration from Persian and Ottoman miniature art, as well as Chinese narrative handscrolls and Tibetan thangka paintings. The images he creates may appear eerie and alienated, but they actually represent the artist's imaginative reflection of childhood experiences, reminiscent of works like "The Classic of Mountains and Seas," "Garden of Eden," and the variations of present life scenes.
In his works, Chen Gaojie sets the stage through careful observation of life, literary works, visual imagery, and free imagination. The selection of specific elements or symbols, the use of particular shapes and colors, is determined by the artist's personal experiences and preferences, while also presenting the collective unconsciousness of historical and cultural heritage, the living environment, and even physical condition. The artist acknowledges all aspects of the world in a state of recognition, including their attitude towards religious beliefs and mysticism, which they view as a continuous and never-ending artistic creation—a necessary pursuit for human survival. Although the artist may not be convinced of the truth on a fundamental level, they consider religious beliefs and mysticism to be inextricably linked to their existence as a part of reality.
Video Link about Artist: One Talk: Chen Gaojie
Chen Gaojie received his bachelor's degree in oil painting from the China Academy of Art in 2015. He currently lives and works in Hangzhou. His art is influenced by the grotesque works of artists such as Hieronymus Bosch, Pieter Bruegel, and Francis Bacon. Additionally, he finds inspiration from Persian and Ottoman miniature art, as well as Chinese narrative handscrolls and Tibetan thangka paintings. The images he creates may appear eerie and alienated, but they actually represent the artist's imaginative reflection of childhood experiences, reminiscent of works like "The Classic of Mountains and Seas," "Garden of Eden," and the variations of present life scenes.
In his works, Chen Gaojie sets the stage through careful observation of life, literary works, visual imagery, and free imagination. The selection of specific elements or symbols, the use of particular shapes and colors, is determined by the artist's personal experiences and preferences, while also presenting the collective unconsciousness of historical and cultural heritage, the living environment, and even physical condition. The artist acknowledges all aspects of the world in a state of recognition, including their attitude towards religious beliefs and mysticism, which they view as a continuous and never-ending artistic creation—a necessary pursuit for human survival. Although the artist may not be convinced of the truth on a fundamental level, they consider religious beliefs and mysticism to be inextricably linked to their existence as a part of reality.
