Adam Shen Xudong / 沈旭东 （ b.1965)
Harmonies in the Hills
烟云琴韵
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper / 宣纸水墨画
95 x 180 cm
烟云琴韵, transports the viewer into a poetic landscape where mist, mountain peaks, and ancient melodies merge into one harmonious vision. Rendered with elegant brushwork and a sense of lyrical movement, the painting captures both the majesty of nature and the quiet resonance of the GuQin (Chinese Zither).
免问身缘何处山，奇峰破云达青天，鹤鸣一声林泉远，笔底生机尽盎然。
“No need to ask where the soul belongs—among these mountains. Strange peaks pierce the clouds, reaching into the azure sky. A single crane call echoes through the forest and springs afar; from the tip of the brush, life and vitality overflow.”
The scene is a meditation on solitude, spirit, and the eternal rhythm of nature. As clouds swirl among the peaks and the call of a crane rings through the woods, the painting invites viewers into a world where music, mist, and brushwork breathe as one.
Artist Description
Adam Shen Xudong 沈旭东: A Renowned Master of Ink Painting and Calligraphy
Adam Shen Xudong, (b. 1965), is the founder of Sims Arts Academy Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. Together with his family, he established Sims Galleria to promote high art forms such as Chinese ink painting and calligraphy, which have garnered widespread admiration from the public.
Born in Shantou City (Swatow), Adam hails from a family with a long tradition in painting and calligraphy. His grandfather was a peranakan from Southeast Asia, with his influence, Adam began learning calligraphy and painting at a young age, eventually studying under renowned art masters.
He further honed his skills at the China Academy of Art, where he developed profound traditional techniques in landscape, bird-and-flower and figure painting.
Adam holds several esteemed positions in the art world: he is a director of the Chinese Artists Association, Chinese Calligraphers Association, the Shantou Overseas Friendship Association and a member of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce. His works are highly prized by collectors across Southeast Asia, Europe, and America.
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