Flying snow on Mount Fuji (2012, 143.5cm*364cm) |
Unlike many traditional watercolor painters, he has traveled around the world, and his artwork combines the natural stroke of Chinese brushwork with Western aesthetics, making them equally appealing to lovers of fine art in the East and the West.
Rao Zongyi, a master of Chinese traditional culture, described Cui as a "leader in the painting field".
Japanese representatives attending the opening ceremony of Cui's gallery also spoke highly of his artistic achievements and cultural contributions.
The ABP London Chief Representative in China Liu Tongbo praised Cui's art as well, adding that his work shows the market trend and has gained influence in Asia and throughout the world.
As Cui's influence continues to increase in the near future, maybe his achievements will overshadow the famous Western artists in the 20th century, Liu said.
"He will be one the artists to achieve the 'China Dream', to show the soft power of Chinese culture and to exemplify the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," he said
In a nation where soft power has become increasingly important, Cui's work may help promote the revival of Chinese culture.
"I believe that the significance of Chinese painting and calligraphy can enhance China's international status," one scholar said.
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