Chen Li in his studio in Kunming, China

Chen Li in his studio in Kunming, China

 
 
I am inspired by searching for new possibilities of expression in the context of my culture and ideology... From childhood, I studied Chinese ink painting, calligraphy, colour theory, philosophy and poetry, as well as Western theories and oil painting. Now, I am re-examining [these concepts] … from the standpoint of my own emotions, perceptions and cultural background … in search for new possibilities.
— Chen Li
 
 
 
 
Chen Li’s art is a living art, constantly evolving. This excerpt from my 2016 interview with him perhaps sums it up best:
Katrine Levin: “Tell me something you don’t love, and why?”
“Chen Li: I don’t like Karaoke because you just repeat after others.””