Wood Panel Mineral Pigment Painting - Knight No.4

Sugen (苏金卓拉) Mongolian ethnicity / Graduated from China University of Petroleum with a major in Design / Member of the China Mural Society / Specially Appointed Art Teacher at Beijing Mojingxuan Art Training Center / Professional Painter / Art Critic / Senior Designer / Most of her works are collected by domestic and international art institutions, private collectors, and galleries / Currently living and working in Beijing Partial Exhibition Experience: 2019 "The 2nd Mojingxuan Exhibition" Shangshang International Art Museum, Songzhuang, Beijing, China / 2021 "The 3rd Mojingxuan Exhibition" Songzhuang Art Museum, Beijing, China / 2024 "Demons and Monsters" Sugen and Duan Zezhong Dual Solo Exhibition / Executive Gallery, 1st Floor, Yue Rong Building, Yanjiao Economic and Technological Development Zone, Hebei, China 2026 "The 22nd Yokohama International Art Exhibition" Yokohama Gallery / Yokohama, Japan Partial Awards: 2019 First Prize for "Motherly Love" at the 2nd Mojingxuan Exhibition / Gold Award for "Knight" at the 3rd Mojingxuan Exhibition Awarded Outstanding Art Mentor in Xu Beihong Art Education Activities in 2023 Duan Zezhong Graduated from the Postgraduate Equivalent Degree Program of the Mural Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, China in 2014 / Member of the China Mural Painting Society Partial Exhibition Experience: 2018 "Four Contemporary Artists on the Move" Exhibition, Songzhuang, Beijing, China, Wine Culture and Art Appreciation Center 2019 "Ten Artists from Mojingxuan" Exhibition, Shangshang International Art Museum, Songzhuang, Beijing, China 2020 "That Year" Contemporary Artists Invitational Exhibition, 798 Art Zone, Beijing, China, Hongding Gallery 2021 "Six Artists from Mojingxuan" Exhibition, Songzhuang Art Museum, Beijing, China 2024 "Demons and Monsters" Su Jinzhuola and Duan Zezhong Dual Solo Exhibition / Executive Gallery, 1st Floor, Yuerong Building, Yanjiao Economic and Technological Development Zone, Hebei, China / 2026 "22nd Yokohama International Art Exhibition" Yokohama Gallery / Yokohama, Japan The Story of Painting: In the realm of painting, time and light intertwine; the warmth of day and the tranquility of night, the vitality of the living and the stillness of the body, the sweetness of sugar and the simplicity of salt, even the filth of filth and the purity of cleanliness, all can reside on the canvas. The figures and objects in the painting, though their forms are fixed, are ever-changing in the flow of time; emotions, ethereal and intangible, are difficult to find in their constant state. Ultimately, it seems that all things return to emptiness and illusion, only the creative intention remains real and radiant. I have always enjoyed exploring the profound and subtle aspects of painting art from a unique professional perspective, as if searching for a path in chaos. Each insight brings a joyful gain. In its application of Chinese elements, it blends the elegance of East and West, not adhering to one extreme but drawing on the essence of both. In creating the atmosphere of the painting, it demonstrates exquisite control, a perfect balance of tension and relaxation, like the melodious cadence of a stringed instrument, captivating the viewer. The meticulous attention to emotional details is rigorous, striving for perfection, leaving no room for error. Therefore, the resulting works often possess a moving quality, like a graceful and elegant ode, silently touching the viewer's heart, subtly guiding their thoughts, values, and behavioral patterns. It also has a far-reaching influence on social culture and ethics, promoting their development and evolution, allowing people to more deeply perceive the profound social significance and enduring cultural value contained in painting art. In the long river of art, it shines with unique brilliance, enlightening the mind, cultivating sentiments, and adding a touch of splendor to the spiritual world. ______Sujin Zhuola Regarding painting art, I believe it is a wondrous process of expressing abstract aspirations through real objects. The highest realm of painting art is ecstasy, a state of blissful absorption that allows one to forget oneself. Artists must be adept at capturing the beauty that touches the soul in reality, and only through continuous creation can masterpieces be produced. Imagination is the lifeblood of painting; the mind should constantly conjure up imaginary scenes, condensing and fusing what is encountered and felt—this is key to showcasing an artist's comprehensive qualities. From a technical perspective, deeply depicting and expressing auditory, visual, gustatory, olfactory, tactile, emotional, and even hallucinatory sensations is undoubtedly a superior method. The distance between reality and art is vast, requiring the artist's painstaking effort to refine it into artistic language. Real life itself has no art; art is the crystallization of human wisdom. Art is far more than a simple imitation of nature; I believe the best creative approach is to combine existing images with sublimation and re-creation, making the work more interesting, impactful, and capable of touching the soul. We need to understand the source of inspiration. When creative fatigue sets in, injecting fresh vitality into the work with a different mindset can often break through limitations, ignite a strong creative desire, and make the work more perfect and captivating. Truly outstanding artists thoroughly enjoy the creative process. Discovering the unique beauty in nature is both a skill and an artist's cultivation. To create excellent works, artists must break conventions, escape the shackles of realistic dogma, and possess a unique artistic language and charm. My paintings exist between realism and non-realism; realism is the technique, non-realism is the thought, aiming to allow more people to understand art, resonate with it, and feel as if they are there. Art originates from life but transcends it, and so too does life itself. There is no right or wrong, only willingness, worth, or regret. —Duan Zezhong