HE BAILI (PAKLEE HO, B. 1945)

Since 2000, He Baili’s unique technique used to paint landscapes has earned him great appreciation and popularity. His subject matters include the autumn colours of Canada, the rural coastal scenes of Hong Kong, and the famous peaks of China. His carefree ink splashes fuse the Lingnan painting technique, where myriad colours mix and layer with each other to create a spectacular scene.
Dreaming of the River Valley 2, a sequel of He’s earlier work, is inspired by the Flying Dragon Gorge at Mount Taihang. He creates a grand vista where form, concept, ink and colour co-exist harmoniously. As the blue mist fuses with saturated ink, the two hues contradict each other and forge an intense foreground. White clouds aggregate towards the peaks far away as they welcome the rising sun, the subtle light revealing mountain villages. His work exudes the essence of life and nature and takes the burden off the viewers from their mundane lives.