Wang Shaoqiang, curator of the Guangdong Museum of Art, is exhibiting his unique paintings at the “Jade Treatment: Discussing the Impact of Wang Shaoqiang’s Art” exhibition at He Xiangning Art Museum.

The exhibition curator Wu Hongliang uses the craft of jade carving as a metaphor to describe a process from the surface to the interior, from the shallow to the deep and from the phenomenon to the essence in Wang’s art creation.

Wang once spoke of the inspiration for his ink paintings. “When I drink tea, the tea water concentration is different each time, which gives me inspiration. My paintings are created from such fluidity, from the relationship between water, air and time, as well as my yearning for nature and landscapes,” said the artist.

“Take one of Wang’s paintings as an example: When we view it closely, we find the texture and structure of the rocks in the painting are very clear and the details are intriguing. From a distance, the work forms a continuous downward staircase from left to right, rhythmically,” said Wu, president of Beijing Fine Art Academy.

“In fact, reverence for nature and life infuses almost all of Wang’s works. Although he has been working as a contemporary artist for years, he has never intentionally sought to be eccentric to make his paintings look ‘contemporary.’ The landscapes in his paintings, no matter how many ideas they imply, still project a neutral, simple and peaceful atmosphere. A shift in palette marks another change in Wang’s recent creations,” he added.

Unlike his earlier ink paintings mostly in dark colors, Wang’s recent works are more in red, green and blue. “Wang is advancing his creation with a more relaxed mindset and inclusive approach. He is more confident in his choices and seeking changes in a gradual manner,” Wu added.

Dates: Until Nov. 28

Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays

Booking: WeChat account “hxnartmuseum”

Venue: He Xiangning Art Museum, Nanshan District (南山区何香凝美术馆)

Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (华侨城站), Exit C

(Cao Zhen)