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ARTIST STATEMENT
I am Jing Fu, a landscape and abstract artist born in Shanghai, a city with limited access to natural scenery. Growing up in an urban environment without much exposure to nature has given me a deep desire for the natural world. I find that nature represents a way to escape the noise and stress of city life and find peace and tranquility. Since I started painting at four years old, most of my artwork focuses on capturing the essence of natural landscapes and conveying the emotions and feelings they evoke in me. I use a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, and pastels, to create my paintings. Landscape painting allows me to explore important themes such as the beauty of the natural world, the relationship between humans and the environment, and the impact of climate change. Nature symbolizes freedom to me. Through my artwork, I seek to convey the beauty of natural landscapes and the sense of wonder and appreciation they evoke in me. I hope that my paintings inspire others to appreciate and protect the natural world and raise awareness about important environmental issues. Overall, as an artist, I am dedicated to exploring new techniques and styles in my artwork. My love for nature is evident in my paintings, which often feature natural landscapes and convey a sense of awe and appreciation for the natural world. I hope that my pursuit of nature in my art allows me to create meaningful connections with my audience and convey the importance of protecting our planet for future generations. EXHIBITIONS 2025 "Said Though Silence", group show, Great Hall Gallery, Aurora Cultural Center 2025 "The New Seven Artists Exhibition", Canada Chinese Art Association, 650 Stouffville Artspace 2025 "Land & Legacy", Canadian Oil Painting Society Annual Exhibition, Papermill Gallery, Toronto 2024 "OPAC Midsummer 2024 Art Exhibition", The Papermill Gallery 2023 "The Language of Trees", solo show, North York Academy, 2023 "Intersectionalism", I CanArts gallery, group show 2022 “Gathering Divergence”, Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University, Toronto. 2020 “Attitude Space”, International AAS Virtual Art Exhibition 2020 “Art Online 2020”, Group show 2020 “3rd International New Contemporary Art Network Exhibition”, Group show 2020 “The Third International Abstract Art Exhibition”, Group show 2020 “OPAC 2020 Group Exhibition”, Virtal 2019 “OPAC 2019 Group Exhibition”, Ocean Art Gallery 2018 “New York Art Expo, New York City, US 2016 “Artist Project Toronto”, Toronto Exhibition Place 2015 Culture Day, Varley Art Gallery, Markham 2015 “Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto 2015 Taiji Antique Auction House, Toronto 2015 “Dockside Art Festival”, Gravenhurst, Canada 2014 “Your World”, Songzhuang Art Center, Beijing, China 2014 “Muskoka Art & Craft Summer Show”, Bracebridge 2012 Group Show, Silverbridge gallery, Bracebridge 2011 “Season of Change”, Solo Show, Auburn art gallery, Gravenhurst 2011 “Artist Project Toronto”, Toronto Exhibition Place 2008 “Toronto Art Expo”, Metro Convention Center, Toronto 2008 “Zest”, Solo Show, Gallery Fountain, Toronto 2007 “Florence Biennale”, Fortezza da Basso, Italy 2006 Group Show, Whistler Village Art Gallery, BC, Canada 2006 “The Language Of Trees”, Solo Show, Silver Bridge Gallery 2006 “Regeneration”, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, Canada 2006 “Toronto Art Expo”, Metro Convention Center, Toronto 2006 “Creation”, Todmorden Mill Heritage Museum, Toronto 2006 “One of Kind Show Toronto”, CNE, Toronto, ON 2006 “One of Kind Show Chicago”, Chicago Merchandise Mart, USA 2005 “Peace and Harmony”, Solo Show, Silver Bridge Gallery, Canada PUBLIC ART 2023 Richmond Hill 150th Anniversary Public Art Mural Project 2022 Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library and Culture Center public art display 2014 Four Elms Retirement Residence Mural Project GRANT & AWARD 2023 Best Landscape Award, Pelham Art Festival 2011 Ontario Visual Art Grant Award, Mid- career artists 2009 Ontario Visual Art Grant Award, Mid- career artists 2007 Ontario Exhibition Grant Award 2007 Ontario Visual Art Grant Award, Emerging artists EDUCATION Toronto School of Art, Toronto BFA, Shanghai Teachers University of Fine Arts, Shanghai, China Xingzhi Art College, Shanghai, China |