Lv Yan Jun

Born in Handan City, Hebei Province, China, LV Yanjun did not receive formal education due to a hearing impairment that prevented him from writing. Nevertheless, with an exceptionally positive outlook on life, he persisted and self-taught the art of painting. This commendable artist critiques the diminishing political discourse in contemporary Chinese society.

LV Yanjun’s paintings feature women who captivate viewers with their flawless Oriental features and sensual lips, radiating striking beauty. Within these depictions, LV Yanjun endeavors to express the contemporary Chinese desire for superficiality and the flaunting of such shallow pursuits. He underscores this theme by portraying these women in the complete uniform of the Cultural Revolution.

In his work, Daughters of Dragons, LV Yanjun uses these images to suggest what he sees as a regression in Chinese society. He contrasts China’s current materialistic obsession with the more admirable ideals embodied by individuals in China’s past. LV Yanjun pays special attention to the facial expressions of the young women, using his exquisite painting style to reveal the delicacy of Oriental women’s porcelain-like skin texture. The pale faces beneath the cap evoke a sense of history and depth of experience.