The
background is inspired from two great Chinese masters from two dynasties.
He has constructed his painting melding the styles of Song artist Emperor
Ji, Zhao (1082-1135) and Ming Dynasty artist Bohu, Tang (1470-1135 A.D.).
Art historians consider Song Emperor Ji Zhao among China 's most important
and accomplished artists. Ji Zhao's work is noted for depicting the expression
of the ruling class's refined lifestyles as seen in Kailin's composition
of colorful Song elite enjoying the fruits of wealth and stability. Ji Zhao's
works hang in the National Museum of Taipei, Taiwan.The
second artist Kailin draws inspiration from is Ming artist Bohu, Tang (1470-1523
A.D.). Bohu, Tang's work stands out in Chinese art history for his ability
to paint landscapes and beautiful women. Bohu Tang's work can be seen in
the Palace Museum of Beijing, China. The
title,"Beautiful Memory of Qiuxiang ", pays homage to an opera based on
a legend about Tang Bohu .......During a trip to the West Lake, gifted scholar
Tang Bohu falls in love at first sight with Qiuxiang, a maid in the residence
of Hua Hongshan, a ranking official. For Qiuxiang's sake, Tang forgoes his
noble status to serve as an attendant in Hua's residence. There he unfortunately
meets his cousin sister and ex-lover Feng Yulan. An emotional entanglement
among Tang, Qiuxiang and Yulan evolves. Eventually, however, Yulan gives
way to enable her cousin brother to marry his true love, Qiuxiang.Zhao
Kailin's choice to place this portrait of a sitting beauty in the foreground
among the great painting styles of Song Dynasty Emperor/Painter Ji, Zhao
and the great Ming painter Bohu, Tang is evidence of Kailin's admiration
for his pedigree, for his cultural roots and for his rich heritage. The
beautiful young women in Kailin's composition is a direct descendent and
a symbol of the lineage that is the Great history of China.Verna
Glancy
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