【Contemporary Art】Heart of Wisdom

 -Li Shuyi’s Exhibition of new works and collections

Change is Eternal      Part V from Section Ⅲ,Shurangama Mantra  2015

The scenery between virtual and actua will not disappear    2016

Each Sutra contains powerful energy,by writing sutras artistically , and observing the birth and death of the intention, one finally gets the mind.This is a new form of art created by Li Shuyi in 2010. Today,Ms.Li continues her writing of creation of the Shurangama Mantra and the Shurangama Sutra. She works so carefully and artistically that she pays little attention to rest and food.She just let the sutras flow through her heart by brush . She does not care what is presented, but could aware of the energy accumulated in the sincerity of her heart.

Truest Words      2016

There will always be dreamlike sunshine as long as we don't loose the jewelry.

Change Fills the Space      Volume III from Surangama Sutra  2015

Change is Eternal     Shurangama Mantra  Ⅱ  2016

Sutras flowing from her brush take us to feel the life

——Contemporary Sutras-Writing by Li Shuyi（Author/Wu Yuwen）

I appreciate arts but I prefer to taste arts by putting one’s stage creation into his whole growing process .The arts created by an artist during a particular phase could reflect the subtle changes of his artistic level ,and through which , we could see the depth of his understanding in art .Also ,we can see how far he could go on the exploration road.

It’s more than 30 years since Li Shuyi picked up her brush .With the increase ,gradually abandoning the physical constraints and continuing to explore the real of the inner life,her arts tends to express the reality of universe . Now her Sutras -Writing even breaks the words and becomes more artistic.She just feel the energy as what the Diamond Sutra says : Dharma is not trying to find or creat a new theory,but just like a boat.We should abandon it since we have crossed the river.Li Shuyi’s Sutras –Writing shows an art state,in which writing expresses a kind of wisdom:we give up something when we have gotten something and finally we can go ahead.In the pure state,we could feel the penetration from the sincere heart.That is the expression and ultimate pursuit of art.It owns the wake-up function. By writing sutras, observing the birth and death of the intention, finally we get the mind . Obviously, it’s her painstaking practice leads the art creation after we saw her Shurangama Mantra- writing . Compared with other works of art,her Contemporary Sutras -Writing conveys more free natural flavor and genuine cohesion.

Great Love of Mercy      2016

I met Ms.Li’s writing arts at the end of 2015 for the first time.At that time, I was organizing a manuscript for her ,which is an art summary. I was amazed when I saw this series of works.  They brought me a visual impact,which is totally different from other arts I have seen before.The inpact is not an outbreak of hysteria.Those buddhist scriptures just like a string of strong signal, seemingly random but very natural.It leads us into a more broad space.When watched it once more ,the superposition of picture and color formed an emitted force from the inside-out. The sutras constantly lead the viewer to fathom the ethereal of universe and the meditation of things.The more time we spend in observing it,the stronger we can feel.

Sloution-Save Shurangama Mantra  2010

Long Life Dharani Sutra    2010

The Shurangama Mantra and Mantra are clear  2010

Liberal-A Prajnaparamita Book  2016

There are so many unknown things and huge shadows behind the good,but you have to face the truth and grow up ,though it's tough.

Purify oneself as time flys.

Power of Elements- Powerful Mercy  2016

Flower of Free  2016

Ms.Li says the process of writing is a practice with compassion,every word calls for such a great love of mercy.

Contemporary art had gone through a confused time ,during which, to win the attention ,the artists exposed the scars of society and even hurt themselves . More and more artists try to find a real and effective concept of art and creative direction .In other words,they become more rational.I know that Ms.Li’s arts are not trying to explain ego,she hopes this new form of art could tell more friends that we should find the hope for the future with good and beautiful soul ,whether it’s art or life.Sutras flowing from her brush and practicing with love make her works full of kindness ,and  it's moving more and more people.

All above are my shallow feelings and thoughts when I see Ms.Li’s arts right now.Maybe I will have more realization after 10 or 20 years .I sincerely hope she could bring us more achievements and surprises at that time.

Profile 

·         Li Shuyi(Li Shuqing,Tianqing)

·         1994  Graduated from Shanxi Normal University, majoring in oil painting

·         2002  Graduated from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, Advanced research class

·         2003  The 3rd China Oil Painting Exhibition, National Art Museum of China    Beijing

·         2004  Contemporary Art Exhibition, Deconstruction and Construction of Contemporary Art Exhibition    Beijing

·         2005  First Art Festival in Songzhuang,Tianqing’s Art Exhibition    Songzhuang,Beijing

·         2006  Founded the first exhibition space "Female Artists’ House" in Songzhuang, and the Association of Women Artists.Founded the Female Artists’ House Gallery    Beijing

·         2006  Planning series of activities for  "Female Artists’ House",Curated several Exhibitions: Hear With Eyes-seven players,Witch and her boyfriend，Magic mirror tells you-Wang Youling 's Solo Exhibition,The Dish    798 ,Beijing

·         2006  Seeking the origin-Tianqing’s Solo Exhibition    Beijing

·         2007  Chinese Contemporary Art Invitation Exhibition    798 Space,Beijing

·         2008  Tenacity,Tate with Rainbow( Contemporary Art Exhibition),Twelve Female Artists’ Exbition    Beijing

·         2009  Perfect- Contemporary Female Artists’ Exbition    Beijing

·         2010  Living in Songzhuang- Contemporary Art Exhibition    Beijing

·         2011  Into a new era- Contemporary Art Exhibition, Sunshine International Museum    Songzhuang,Beijing

·         2015  Field of hope- collecting folk styles  in 48th administrative villages ,Songzhuang, Sunshine International Museum  Songzhuang,Beijing

·         2016  Take over Jincun Gallery and Organized socially useful activity(Give warm clothes) to welcome new artists 

·         2016  Loess style painting exhibition- Li Shuyi's Solo Exhibition  Jincun Gallery    Beijing

·         2016  A Feast of Spring - Jincun Art Exhibition  Jincun Gallery    Beijing

          2016  The Exhibition of Chinese and Russian young artists  Russian Cultural Centre in Beijing

·         2016  Start a large collection of arts in order to support Artistic re-creation

·         2016  Set up the Prajna Flower Hall(Beijing) Culture and Arts Development Co., Ltd.

Heart of Wisdom -Li Shuyi’s Exhibition of new works and collections

Address          Prajna Flower Hall（ Xiaobao Cultural Square,Songzhuang,Tongzhou,Beijing）

Opening Ceremony    15:00-21:00   August 6,2016