HOU ZHIWEN

1966

Born in Liaoning Province, China

1987

Graduated from Laoshun Art College

1993

Took up his position as a professor in an Art College

Member of the Liaoning Province Artists Association

1994

His painting Water Tap was shown at the 1st Oil Paintings of Still Life show and was selected to be included in the art book.

1995

His painting Suburban Factory was awarded at The Art Show at Liaoning Province.

1997

His painting Lotus was shown at the 2nd Chinese Still Life show, and was later sold at auction at the Beijing Pacific Autumn Oil Painting Auction to a collector from Taiwan

He was honored as a Senior Consultant by the Chinese Art College, Singapore

1999

His painting April in Liaoning was awarded First Prize at The City Show of Liaoning Province

2001

His work was shown at The City Show of Liaoning and was awarded 2nd Prize.

2002

Joined the 10th Art Expo, China, presenting paintings from the Lotus series and the Lotus Pond series.  The paintings were collected by overseas collectors.

2003

Exhibited his paintings at the Shanghai Art Expo.  His paintings from the Lotus Pond series were collected by both local enterprises and overseas collectors.

2004

The painting Lotus VI was exhibited at The Art Show of Liaoning Province and awarded the First Prize.

The painting Bright Sun was selected to be included in the book of painting works for all art students in the Art College.

 

The artist�s paintings have been exhibited in Malaysia, Germany, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

2005

Joint exhibition at Galerie du Monde, Hong Kong