Initially self-taught, later formally educated in fine arts, Senlin Gui is a well-known contemporary artist of Tokyo, with numerous of his art pieces collected by museums, businesses and individuals. Receiving international recognition of his artwork and praising reviews in the most prestigious newspapers and magazines in China and Japan, Senlin is continuously challenging the mind and the eye, constantly exploring and expanding the range of ideas and subjects in his paintings. These explorations often result in vibrantly colored art pieces that are both expressive and communicative, each telling its own special story. Read more...

Senlin’s pieces draw their power from his zest for life and passion for art. His favored mediums are oil, watercolor and sketching. His creative and unusual use of color and blending of mediums is impressive and makes his pieces thoroughly distinctive.

The unique techniques Gui has developed help him create paintings with lyrical intensity and convey a rich vision of his understanding of figure, objects and scenery. Although his paintings are based on reality, they evoke responses akin to those from poems or dreams, capturing particular moods, motions or atmospheres. “I find myself constantly seeking the connection between color, movement and feeling”, says Senlin about his works.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Who’s Who in China Contemporary Art
Oriental Culture and Arts Association, Member
Shanghai Research Society of Art Education, Member
Shanghai Society of Youth Artists, Member
Shanghai Society of Watercolor, Member

EDUCATION

Master of Art, Department of Oil Painting, Tama Art University, January 2001
Graduate, Art School, Shanghai Insititute of Education, July 1995
Graduate, Shanghai Jingan District Education College, July 1986

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2002 Kalin Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
2001 Shiba Yama Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
1999 Comunica Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
1998 Comunica Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
1997 Xinjuku Culture Center, Tokyo, Japan
1991 HuanTing Gallery, Shanghai, China
1985 Youth Palace Gallery, Shanghai, China

AWARDS

1994 Sichuan Dazhu Museum, Excellence Award
1993 China Youth Sketch Competition, Bronze
1993 Shanghai Special Oriental Arts Exhibition, Art Creation, Bronze
1991 Shanghai Youth Art Exhibition, Watercolor, Gold
1989 World Famous Fine Arts Competition, Shanghai, First Award
1989 Shanghai Workers’ Arts Exhibition, Oil Painting, Second Award
1987 Shanghai Workers’ Arts Exhibition, Oil Painting, Second Award
1985 Shanghai Youth Arts Exhibition, Oil Painting, Encouraging Award

EXPERIENCE

1995-present Artist, Forest Huashi (Studio), self-employed, Tokyo, Japan

• Performed research on advanced theory of contemporary abstracts at Tama Art University
• Continued art creation of traditional paintings and modern abstracts
• Provided art consultation for local commercial businesses
• Held solo art exhibitions and joined group exhibitions
• The paintings have been well received and many have been purchased at premium rates soon after coming into the public arena

1987-1995  Artist, Xingzhi Art College, Shanghai, China

• Presented Seminars on art functions in business and living environments
• Enhanced commercial results with his multiple-medium paintings
• Created oil and watercolor paintings for large commercial office buildings
• Provided art consultation for commercial events and advertisements
• Lectured on pil painitgs and watercolor

1982-1987 Artist, Hongko District Guiding Station of Science, Technology, Culture and Art Shanghai, China

• Provided art guidance in configuration of several malls, office buildings, large hotels and community facilities
• Acted as an art adviser for local businesses, district and municipal government, directing art preparation for large ceremonies, celebrations and festivals.

1976-1982 Fine Art Teacher, The Third Hongko District Primary School, Shanghai, China

• Taught fine art
• Organized various art tours, art camps and art competitions, extending students’ understand and interests in art