Li Shi

Born in China, Lives in Montreal, Canada.
Loves literature and painting. Graduated from Capital Normal University, majoring in tempera and classical oil painting of materials, techniques.
His works have been marked by diverse styles, ranging from classic naturalism to impressionism and expressionism evolving into abstract expressionism. He primarily utilizes materials and mediums from classical oil painting and Chinese painting. Meanwhile, he is constantly exploring the possibilities of non-artistic materials.
The color of his works draws inspiration from Italian classical masters like Titian and the Impressionist. The forms and shapes in his art emerge from his daily reading, meditation, and perception of Song-Yuan dynasty painting. The spiritual core combines Western philosophy based on the Bible with Eastern mystical philosophy. Therefore, he names it New Classical Abstract, reflecting his exploration of the meaning of life.
SHILI’s artworks have been exhibited and collected in various regions, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China, etc. It was also included in the 9th National Watercolor Exhibition. He also participated in the 10th and 11th National Art Exhibitions.
He has received cultural...

2003 Bachelor in Arts from Hebei Normal University
2006 Master in Oil Painting, Capital Normal University
Major in Tempera and Classical oil painting materials & Techniques

Selected Solo Exhibitions:
2019|Commencement|SHILI|Espace d' Expressions et de Création| Montreal, Canada
2015|Attraction|SHILI|Hebei Province Oil Painting Association, West- Mountain Versailles
Club| Shijiazhuang, China
2014|From this shore to that shore| SHILI| 798 HIHEY Art Center, Beijing，China
2012|Cloud on the day| SHILI| Hebei Poets Salon| Hebei Province Library
Selected Group Exhibition:
2021 | 30th "Black History Month" Art Festival | Montréa, Canada
2020 | UN ART EN REACTION| Montréa, Canada
2019 | Representational&Abstract—Formalism |Andy Gallery New York, U.S
2018 | MACÉRATION|Espace d'Expressions et de Création| Montréal-Nord,Canada
2015-2016 | 36 Cities of China Arts|Travel Show| Shanghai, Beijing, etc.
2014 | China-Germany International Cultural Exchange Exhibition| China Foreign Cultural
Exchange Association & German Bell Art Center| Hamburg, Germany
2014 | Nanjing International Art Festival |Nanjing, China
2013 | Exchange Exhibition of New York University& Shangyuan Art| New York, U.S
2011 | No Idle Talk|International Independent Art Biennale,|Beijing,China
2004 |2009 | Choosen in Hebei Province of the 10th 11th National Art Exhibition |Hebei Art
Museum
2008 | National Art Teachers Communication Exhibition| Art ...