Recently, over a glass of wine, a friend asked that I show him the works of Chen Li, a Chinese contemporary artist whom I represent and whose paintings I collect. Having looked through my catalogue, he remarked "I really like his work but I must have horrible taste because real contemporary art is all about angst and these paintings make me happy." That got me thinking.
Read MoreChen Li's swirling lines and harmonious colours convey the magic of a still mountain top, the movement of the wind, the viscousness of heat. For him, it's about searching for and finding a feeling of deep happiness, and expressing it through his work.
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