Li Rui

Li Rui blends portraiture with symbolic storytelling. Her oil paintings often feature solitary figures surrounded by motifs such as birds, windows, or water—symbols of transition, longing, and memory. Her brushwork is delicate, layered, and often slightly blurred to create a dreamlike atmosphere. She draws on both contemporary realism and Song Dynasty composition techniques. For Li, painting is a personal ritual of remembrance and emotional clarity. She believes that art should be both intimate and universal.