An exhibition of 70 traditional Chinese landscape paintings by artist Liu Yun is being held at the Guan Shanyue Art Museum through June 12.

    Liu, a native of Hunan Province, has painted water and mountain scenes from memory. His depiction of clouds, waterfalls, mountains and trees are often elaborate.

    Liu, who used to be known for his oil paintings, turned to traditional Chinese landscape painting more than a decade ago when an increasing number of Chinese artists were adopting Western painting methods.

    Liu’s growth embodied the development of a generation of Chinese artists who have tried to integrate both Oriental and Occidental painting methods. Art critic Xue Yongnian said that Liu made a contribution to Chinese landscape art by developing his unique style.

    “I’ve seen Liu Yun’s images of tranquility and sometimes solitude crafted with a perfect mix of ink and color. He is very skillful at combining the texturing method used in traditional Chinese paintings with modern Western painting skills so that his paintings carry the visual impact inherent to both,” Xue said.

    The late art critic Zou Yuejin once said Liu “gives maximum expression of colors so that ink seems to glow.” Zou also remarked on Liu’s skillful use of geometric space between mountains and water scenes.

    Dates: Until June 12

    Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum, 6026 Hongli Road, Futian District (福田区红荔路6026号关山月美术馆)

    Metro: Longhua or Longgang Line, Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit B(Anna Zhao)