Shen Jingdong
Shen Jingdong, a Chinese artist born in Nanjing in the 1960s, blends his diverse background in printmaking and military drama into a distinctive artistic style marked by vibrant, glossy paintings reminiscent of porcelain textures. His work juxtaposes themes of heroism and childlike innocence through cartoon characters drawn from popular culture and daily life, imbuing each piece with humor and emotional depth. Amidst the challenges of the modern era, Shen's art offers both historical reflection and an optimistic outlook within Chinese contemporary art. His series like "Don’t Move" and "2080" reflect resilience and societal evolution, resonating internationally and showcased in prestigious collections and solo exhibitions worldwide.
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The Beautiful Fairy Tales | Asia House | London, UK
Art. Design and Home | Red Star Macalline | Guiyang, CN
Shen Jingdong Came Here | UAAF | Paris, FR
Shen Jingdong Is Here | Chinese Gallery | New York, US
Shen Jingdong Was Here | Venice Biennial | Venice, IT
From South to North: Shen Jingdong’s Invitational Exhibition of Individual Works | Art Museum of School of Fine Arts and Design of Shenyang Normal University | Shenyang, CN
Start from Nanjing | Jinling Art Museum | Nanjing, Jiangsu, CN
Guns N’Roses | Parkview Green ART | Beijing, China
International Joke: Shen Jingdong Solo Exhibition | Ross Art Museum | Maryland, US
Art Career Record of Good Soldier Jingdong: Shen Jingdong Literature Exhibition | Songzhuang Contemporary Art Documentary Exhibition | Beijing, China
Shen Jingdong Story: Shenjingdong Solo Exhibition | Art and Design Academy Art Museum at Yanshan University | Qinhuangdao, CN
International Joke: Shen Jingdong Solo Exhibition | Korean Craft Museum | Cheongju, KR
Shen Jingdong+Jon Tsoi: No head No heart | WhiteBox | New York, US
Let’s Paint Together: Shen Jingdong and Liao Mingming Collaborative Exhibition | Yue Museum of Art | Beijing, CN
New Representational Art in China | Hudson Center for Contemporary Arts Poughkeepsie, US
The Little Prince | E Space | Hong Kong, CN
Dawn of a New Age: Ink Redefined | Art Futures Gallery | Hong Kong, CN
Censure | Galerie Dock Sud | Sète, FR
My Kingdom of Fairytales | Art Futures Group+ArtOne+Wanchai | Hong Kong, CN
Hidden Meanings, Colour Explosion | Today Art Museum | Beijing, CN
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