Flowery Print

Sihua Liu is very keen on and advocates classical art, has a strong pursuit of beauty and order,also is very fascinated by Pre-Raphaelite art and Art Nouveau art, especially the art of Rossetti, Millais and Mucha, Sihua Liu combine modern aesthetics with modern aesthetics to form a new aesthetic meaning. Sihua Liu lives in Changde City in the Hunan Province of China. He has been practicing art for more than 20 years and has earned an MFA from Hunan Normal University. He has participated in numerous shows including the FiKVA Awards for Painters, the 16th ARC Salon , the 17th ARC Salon, the World Art Awards, the American Art Awards, the National Oil and Acrylic Painters' Society competiton and so on. Best In Show awards won at GOGA Gallery's Open competition and Gallery Ring's People Show are among his accolades. He also participates in various art activities and is a member of the Portrait Society of America. He hopes that his artworks can bring beauty and a new visual experience to the viewers. ART REVIEW Article: Anthony Fawcett is a famous British historian and critic who has previously curated Andy Warhol, John Lennon, and Yoko Ono Sihua Liu's paintings exude a profound mastery of light and shadow,creating a mesmerizing interplay that captivates the viewer. Each piece is not just a visual experience, it's an invitation to a sensory journey where one can almost feel the warmth of the light and the coolness of the shadows. Every work is a testament to the meticulous detail with which he approaches his portraits, from the intricate textures to the luminous settings of exotic flowers, each petal and leaf painted with astonishing precision. His paintings artfully blur the lines between subject and nature,inviting viewers into a world where the two are inextricably linked,creating an immersive environment that resonates with the harmonies of the natural world. The duality present in his work is both intriguing and evocative, drawing us into his carefully crafted fantasy world. Through his adept use of color and form, Liu invites viewers to ponder the intertwining of reality and perception, pushing boundaries, and at the same time, he is reminding us of the Victorian nuances. His paintings often suggest a narrative of introspection and melancholy, yet they also celebrate the beauty and impermanence of Nature.