Pine, Bamboo, Stream and Mountain | Running Script | Li Kuimin

Artwork Number: DM-260030

Title: Pines, Bamboos, Streams, and Mountains

Artist: Li Kuimin

Dimensions: 34cm × 136cm

Material: Xuan paper, soft sheet, unframed

Suitable for: Study, entryway, living room

Artist's Signature: Yes

Seal: Yes

Artwork Type: Original unique piece

This work features a lyrical poem by Mi Fu, depicting natural scenes such as pines, bamboos, streams, and mountains, as well as autumn in Guangyang and kumquats on Jizhou Island, creating a remote and beautiful artistic conception. The running script is fluid and natural, showing both a reverence for Mi Fu's style and innovative elements. Its elongated format makes it suitable for hanging in an entryway, study, or living room, fully expressing scholarly elegance.

About the Artist

Li Kuimin, also known as Chengxi Zhaizhu, is originally from Weishan, Shandong, and now resides in Canada. He is often called Li Weishan. He inherited a scholarly family tradition from a young age, immersed in literature and developing an early connection with ink and brush. He began his calligraphy studies with the Liu style, diligently practicing for decades and achieving deep mastery. Later, he thoroughly studied the works of the Two Wangs, Ouyang Xun, Mi Fu, Yan Zhenqing, and Su Shi, integrating their styles. In traditional Chinese painting, he inherited the Lingnan School and drew inspiration from renowned masters such as Qi Baishi, Li Keran, and Wu Changshuo, gathering diverse artistic elements to form his unique style. He is a powerful calligrapher and painter whose works combine traditional depth with personal flair, possessing great potential for collection and appreciation.