SHEN SHUBIN
申樹斌
B.1978
In The Legends Series, Shen ShuBin focuses on prominent and inspirational figures from around the world. These portraits were made as a homage to their many contributions and brilliance they brought to society as well as the respect the artist has for them. From the rebellious nature of James Dean to the mischievous and flamboyant Dali, the artist uses bold vivid colors and well-executed dynamic strokes to skillfully capture the identities of these figures.
Born in Shanxi Province, China, in 1978, Shen ShuBin graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the department of fine arts at Shanxi University’s College in 2000. He graduated with a master’s degree in oil-painting from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts in 2007. He currently serves as the director of the Oil Painting Teaching and Research Section and teaches at the Art Design Department of Beijing Youth University for Political Sciences.
His paintings have received unparalleled recognition. In 2005, one of his outstanding piece The Village-head and Wife won him the recognition of Tianjin’s Top Ten Outstanding Youths in Arts. In 2015, he was inducted into the “Youth Plus” talent plan, a program for the most talented young artist supported by the China National Arts Fund. Aside from China’s Art Center and museums, he has also been invited to France, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Switzerland and Singapore for exhibitions. A most notable show is The Curitaba Biennial 2017 held in Brazil.
2021
“Beyond Creature”, Solo exhibition, Shanghai, China
2019
“Aesop Open Confinement”, Solo exhibition, Beijing, China
“Being in the Heavenly Court”, Solo exhibition, Ling-Nan Art Museum, Guangdong, China
“Creative Evolution Theory”, Solo exhibition, Shunde Beijiao Cultural Center, Guangdong, China
“Thinking About Self-Existence”, Solo exhibition, Tokyo Art Fair, Japan
2018
“Tianlu Rebirth”, Solo exhibition, Minsheng Art Museum, Beijing, China
“Hug”, Solo exhibition, Shanghai, China
2017
The Curitiba Biennial, Curitiba, Brazil
2016
“Market Carnival”, Solo exhibition, Song Yafeng Art Center, Beijing, China
“Heavenly Creation”, Solo exhibition, Liangma Art Museum, Beijing, China
“Market Carnival”, Solo exhibition, Shiyi Art Space, Taiyuan, China
2014
“Heavenly Creation”, Solo exhibition, Berlin, Germany
“A Better World”, Solo exhibition, Singapore
“Crazy Flowing Fly”, Solo exhibition, Today Art Museum, Beijing, China
“Jing”, Solo exhibition, Shanxi Provincial Art Museum, Taiyuan, China
2012
“Hidden”, Solo exhibition, 798 Beijing, China
2011
“Lost”, Solo exhibition, 798 Beijing, China
ARTWORKS
Be Water
Think Different
Seeing Dreams
E = mc²
SOLD
East of Eden
A Love Story
Forever Young
Rebel Without
a Cause
A Bit of Mischief
Too Much Mischief