Li Zhou - Biog

“I paint with my heart, to express my thoughts, to rejoice in sadness.”

Li Zhou was born in Shanghai and realised her love of expression through art at an early age. During her secondary school years she studied watercolours under artist Christopher Wu, a professional painter in the world's most influential portrait gallery in New York (PORTRAITS, INC.). Following her inspiration, she enrolled at the University of Shanghai to complete a Fine Arts Degree as well as qualifications in Fashion Design.

Li arrived in Australia in 2004 to pursue a successful career in fashion but yearned to spend more time expressing herself on canvas. After a personal pilgrimage to Europe, journeying through the landscapes and galleries of the Masters, she returned to painting as a professional artist in 2012.

Many of her works pursue the theme of women and Li uses her own language of painting to express primitive and complex inner thoughts. The concept is not of superficial beauty in female form; Li is conveying a silent and powerful energy. This is the process of finding her way. Li’s works appear in private collections throughout Australia and internationally. She has also won numerous awards.

ARTWORK

LOVE LIFE, SUMMER - 182cm (w) x 152cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVASDescription: “This painting was inspired by David Hockney's work, on his swimming pool images. Here I am looking towards a larger scale pool paradise and so there should be … — LOVE LIFE, SUMMER - 182cm (w) x 152cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVAS
Description: “This painting was inspired by David Hockney's work, on his swimming pool images. Here I am looking towards a larger scale pool paradise and so there should be many different people in the painting. I thought of the Bondi Icebergs ... and I thought of it not only as material but as a subjective scenario design. In this huge work, I want to document the summer lives of Australians, their love, happiness and hope in a graphic way. I made a bold attempt at the primary colour and simplified and generalized the human figures. I want people who collect paintings to have an artistic concept of living on the edge of the ocean pool every day. Even in a small living environment, one can still hear the sound of the waves from the sea.” - Li Zhou
This painting is ready to hang. Similar colours have been used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $40,300
Price in AUD - $6,950

**SOLD** SURREAL 3 - 23cm (w) x 31cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on CANVASPrice in HKD - $X,XXXPrice in AUD - $XXXThis is an original artwork, ready to hang, and signed with a certificate of authenticity.Description: One of my "Surreal " series.... “The pain… — **SOLD** SURREAL 3 - 23cm (w) x 31cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on CANVAS
Price in HKD - $X,XXX
Price in AUD - $XXX
This is an original artwork, ready to hang, and signed with a certificate of authenticity.
Description: One of my "Surreal " series.... “The painting is inspired by abstract expressionist artwork. Through the virtual representation of the portrait, conveying the chemical reactions of the mind, it establishes a channel that transcends the reality and connects the essence of the world. It is my exploration of the Art Experiment.

**SOLD** BLUE HEAVEN - 40cm (w) x 50cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on CANVASPrice in HKD - $X,XXXPrice in AUD - $XXXThis is an original artwork, ready to hang, and signed with a certificate of authenticity.“I'm painting with my favourite colour - Cobalt blue… — **SOLD** BLUE HEAVEN - 40cm (w) x 50cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on CANVAS
Price in HKD - $X,XXX
Price in AUD - $XXX
This is an original artwork, ready to hang, and signed with a certificate of authenticity.
“I'm painting with my favourite colour - Cobalt blue.” This painting is ready to hang. Similar colours have been used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting. I’ve used high-quality oil pigments and it’s been well-varnished.”

**SOLD** FRENCH BLUE - 40cm (w) x 50cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on CANVASPrice in HKD - $X,xxxPrice in AUD - $xxxThis is an original artwork, ready to hang, and signed with a certificate of authenticity. — **SOLD** FRENCH BLUE - 40cm (w) x 50cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on CANVAS
Price in HKD - $X,xxx
Price in AUD - $xxx
This is an original artwork, ready to hang, and signed with a certificate of authenticity.

DAYS END AT BRIGHTON BEACH - 35cm (w) x 27cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on CANVASPrice in HKD - $2,380Price in AUD - $390This is an original artwork, comes ready to hang with an external white box frame, and signed with a certificate of authenticity.Descrip… — **SOLD :** DAYS END AT BRIGHTON BEACH - 35cm (w) x 27cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on CANVAS
Price in HKD - $xxxx
Price in AUD - $xxx
This is an original artwork, comes ready to hang with an external white box frame, and signed with a certificate of authenticity.
Description: “The painting captures the sun setting over Brighton beach Vic in the summer time. My work was influenced by French Impressionists, you will find that I used a variety of colours, heavy brush strokes and thick oil.”

OLD HAY SHED NEAR TOLMIE VIC - 40cm (w) x 50cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on CANVASPrice in HKD - $2,980Price in AUD - $490This is an original artwork, ready to hang, and signed with a certificate of authenticity.Description: The painting captures the atmos… — OLD HAY SHED NEAR TOLMIE VIC - 40cm (w) x 50cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on CANVAS
Price in HKD - $2,980
Price in AUD - $490
This is an original artwork, ready to hang, and signed with a certificate of authenticity.
Description: The painting captures the atmosphere of a late afternoon in winter near Tolmie Vic.

** SOLD ** THE MOMENT OF JOY - 46cm (w) x 61cm (L) - OIL PAINTINGPrice in HKD - $x,xxxPrice in AUD - $XXX*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges to match the painting. A lovely custom oak shadow box frame is also incl… — ** SOLD ** THE MOMENT OF JOY - 46cm (w) x 61cm (L) - OIL PAINTING
Price in HKD - $x,xxx
Price in AUD - $XXX
*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges to match the painting. A lovely custom oak shadow box frame is also included.

Sleepwalking - 30cm (W) x 40cm (H)Price in HKD - $2,100Price in AUD - $350Description : “Your life is a kind of laboratory where you’re constantly experimenting with your own higher knowing, always increasing your capacity to design the life you cho… — Sleepwalking - 30cm (W) x 40cm (H)
Price in HKD - $2,100
Price in AUD - $350
Description : “Your life is a kind of laboratory where you’re constantly experimenting with your own higher knowing, always increasing your capacity to design the life you choose, Human beings must create; its hardwired. The question is are you consciously creating or only sleepwalking through your life?” - The painting was influenced by pop art.
*This artwork is stretched and ready to hang. Similar colours have been used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.

** SOLD ** NIGHT VISION - 83cm (W) x 109cm (H) - OIL PAINTING ON CANVASPrice in HKD - $XX,xxxPrice in AUD - $X,xxxDescription : “Many of my works pursue the theme of women, and I use my own language of painting to express the primitive and complex i… — ** SOLD ** NIGHT VISION - 83cm (W) x 109cm (H) - OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS
Price in HKD - $XX,xxx
Price in AUD - $X,xxx
Description : “Many of my works pursue the theme of women, and I use my own language of painting to express the primitive and complex inner thoughts of human beings. The concept is not of superficial beauty in female form; I am conveying a silent and powerful energy. This is the process of finding my way.”
This painting is ready to hang. Similar colours have been used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.

MY TIME II - 76cm (w) x 76cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVASDescription: “When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing - just sitting and looking at the sea, watching the wind blowing the tree branches, the waves ripplin… — MY TIME II - 76cm (w) x 76cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVAS
Description: “When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing - just sitting and looking at the sea, watching the wind blowing the tree branches, the waves rippling on a pond or a flickering candle?”
This painting is ready to hang. Similar colours have been used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $8,900
Price in AUD - $1,500

SOLD MY TIME lll - 76cm (W) x 76cm (H) - OIL ON STRETCHED CANVASPrice in HKD - $X,xxxPrice in AUD - $X,xxxDescription: “All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them” — **SOLD** MY TIME lll - 76cm (W) x 76cm (H) - OIL ON STRETCHED CANVAS
Price in HKD - $X,xxx
Price in AUD - $X,xxx
Description: “All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them”

**SOLD** NICO - 76cm (w) x 76cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on STRECTHED CANVASDescription: “Many of my works pursue the theme of women, and I use my own language of painting to express the primitive and complex inner thoughts of human beings. The concept is… — **SOLD** NICO - 76cm (w) x 76cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on STRECTHED CANVAS
Description: “Many of my works pursue the theme of women, and I use my own language of painting to express the primitive and complex inner thoughts of human beings. The concept is not of superficial beauty in female form; I am conveying silent and powerful energy. This is the process of finding my way.” - Li Zhou
This painting is ready to hang. Similar colours have been used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $X,XXX
Price in AUD - $X,XXX

** SOLD ** STILL LIFE WITH CHYSANTHEMUM - 33cm (W) x 33cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVAS*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges to match the painting. A lovely custom oak shadow box frame is also included.Pric… — ** SOLD ** STILL LIFE WITH CHYSANTHEMUM - 33cm (W) x 33cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVAS
*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges to match the painting. A lovely custom oak shadow box frame is also included.
Price in HKD - $X,xxx
Price in AUD - $xxx

**SOLD** STILL LIFE #36 - 20cm (W) x 20cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVASDescription: “I often like to paint some of the little things from daily necessities. These are roses in a Chinese vase that my grandmother gave me, and to make it more … — **SOLD** STILL LIFE #36 - 20cm (W) x 20cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVAS
Description: “I often like to paint some of the little things from daily necessities. These are roses in a Chinese vase that my grandmother gave me, and to make it more colourful I added a few small oranges. The background is a greyish-purple tea towel. There is afternoon sunlight coming through the window, completing a beautiful moment.
*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $xxxx
Price in AUD - $xxx

**SOLD** SUMMER FRUIT & WATER JUG - 60cm (W) x 87cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on STRETCHED CANVASDescription: “I often draw inspiration from daily necessities, and this group of still life are from my daily fruit list and favourite water jug. Painting … — **SOLD** SUMMER FRUIT & WATER JUG - 60cm (W) x 87cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on STRETCHED CANVAS
Description: “I often draw inspiration from daily necessities, and this group of still life are from my daily fruit list and favourite water jug. Painting from nature is not copying, but rather realizing one’s sensations”.
*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $X,xxx
Price in AUD - $1X,xxx

** SOLD ** My Sunday Morning - 71cm (W) x 71cm (H) - OIL PAINTING ON CANVASPrice in HKD - $X,xxxPrice in AUD - $X,xxxDescription: “Give yourself some peaceful time every Sunday morning and listen to your inner voice and learn more about your self”. — ** SOLD ** My Sunday Morning - 71cm (W) x 71cm (H) - OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS
Price in HKD - $X,xxx
Price in AUD - $X,xxx
Description: “Give yourself some peaceful time every Sunday morning and listen to your inner voice and learn more about your self”.

** SOLD ** FALLEN - 76cm (w) x 76cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVASDescription: “Falling in love is the best feeling in the world. The colour of this painting is inspired by Chinese classical fine brushwork. My colour is flying like a happy l… — ** SOLD ** FALLEN - 76cm (w) x 76cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVAS
Description: “Falling in love is the best feeling in the world. The colour of this painting is inspired by Chinese classical fine brushwork. My colour is flying like a happy love story.”
*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $X,xxx
Price in AUD - $X,xxx

Gymnopedie- 45cm (w) x 60cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVASDescription: “Gymnopedie no.1 is one of my favourite piano works, now transformed into a painting with my favourite colour - blue.”*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colour… — **SOLD:** Gymnopedie- 45cm (w) x 60cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED CANVAS
Description: “Gymnopedie no.1 is one of my favourite piano works, now transformed into a painting with my favourite colour - blue.”
*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $xxxx
Price in AUD - $xxxx

**SOLD** WATER LILY VII - 46cm (w) x 46cm (h) - OIL PAINTING on GALLERY WRAPPED CANVASDescription: “This small painting came about from my many journeys. In 2010, I visited Monet’s Garden in France, and last year, in a visit to Zurich, I was fortuna… — **SOLD** WATER LILY VII - 46cm (w) x 46cm (h) - OIL PAINTING on GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS
Description: “This small painting came about from my many journeys. In 2010, I visited Monet’s Garden in France, and last year, in a visit to Zurich, I was fortunate enough to see his last few giant water lily paintings. I recalled these visits last week when I went to the Blue Lotus Water Garden in Warburton which is only open during the summer. These experiences have had a profound impact on my paintings.”
*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $X,XXX
Price in AUD - $XXX

**SOLD** SORRENTO BACK BEACH - 74cm (w) x 74cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED STRETCHED CANVASDescription: “This Painting was inspired by one of my previous seascapes. Influenced by French Impressionists, you will find that I used a variety of colo… — **SOLD** SORRENTO BACK BEACH - 74cm (w) x 74cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED STRETCHED CANVAS
Description: “This Painting was inspired by one of my previous seascapes. Influenced by French Impressionists, you will find that I used a variety of colours, heavy brush strokes and thick oil. “
*This painting is ready to hang, FRAMED in a white custom timber box frame.
Price in HKD - $X,xxx
Price in AUD - $X,xxx

** SOLD ** PRIVATE BEACH VIII - 60cm (w) x 60cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on STRETCHED CANVASDescription: The inspiration for this painting comes from my impression of a beach holiday. My work is Influenced by French Impressionists, and you will find that … — ** SOLD ** PRIVATE BEACH VIII - 60cm (w) x 60cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on STRETCHED CANVAS
Description: The inspiration for this painting comes from my impression of a beach holiday. My work is Influenced by French Impressionists, and you will find that I used a variety of colours, heavy brush strokes and thick oil.
*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $x,xxx
Price in AUD - $x,xxx

** SOLD ** PRIVATE BEACH VII - 60cm (w) x 50cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on STRETCHED CANVASDescription: The inspiration for this painting comes from my impression of a beach holiday. My work is Influenced by French Impressionists, and you will find that I… — ** SOLD ** PRIVATE BEACH VII - 60cm (w) x 50cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on STRETCHED CANVAS
Description: The inspiration for this painting comes from my impression of a beach holiday. My work is Influenced by French Impressionists, and you will find that I used a variety of colours, heavy brush strokes and thick oil.
*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $X,XXX
Price in AUD - $X,XXX

** SOLD **VENICE CANAL II - 45cm (w) x 55cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED STRETCHED CANVASDescription: “Venice…A splendour of miscellaneous spirits.” John Ruskin. Part of a series of Venice cityscape paintings following a trip to Italy in 2012.*Th… — ** SOLD **VENICE CANAL II - 45cm (w) x 55cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED STRETCHED CANVAS
Description: “Venice…A splendour of miscellaneous spirits.” John Ruskin. Part of a series of Venice cityscape paintings following a trip to Italy in 2012.
*This painting is ready to hang, FRAMED in a white custom timber box frame.
Price in HKD - $X,xxx
Price in AUD - $XXX

VENICE CANAL III - 45cm (w) x 55cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED STRETCHED CANVASDescription: The painting captures the morning sun light over a Venice canal, created as part of a series of Venice cityscape after a trip to Italy in 2012.*This pain… — **SOLD:** VENICE CANAL III - 45cm (w) x 55cm (H) - OIL PAINTING on VARNISHED STRETCHED CANVAS
Description: The painting captures the morning sun light over a Venice canal, created as part of a series of Venice cityscape after a trip to Italy in 2012.
*This painting is ready to hang, FRAMED in a white custom timber box frame.
Price in HKD - $Xxxx
Price in AUD - $xxxx

** SOLD ** CONVICTION - 61cm (W) x 71cm (H) - OIL PAINTING and VARNISHED ON CANVAS*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.Price in HKD - $X,xxxPrice in AUD - $X,xxx — ** SOLD ** CONVICTION - 61cm (W) x 71cm (H) - OIL PAINTING and VARNISHED ON CANVAS
*This painting is ready to hang, with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting.
Price in HKD - $X,xxx
Price in AUD - $X,xxx

**SOLD** OUR BEGINNING - 36cm (W) x 28cm (H) - OILPAINTING and Varnished on GALLERY CANVAS.*This panting is ready to hang with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting. It comes in a white custom timber box framePrice in… — **SOLD** OUR BEGINNING - 36cm (W) x 28cm (H) - OILPAINTING and Varnished on GALLERY CANVAS.
*This panting is ready to hang with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting. It comes in a white custom timber box frame
Price in HKD - $x,xxx
Price in AUD - $xxx

** SOLD ** ALPS - 46cm (W) x 46cm (H) - OIL ON STRETCHED CANVAS*This panting is ready to hang with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting. It comes in a white custom timber box frame.Price in HKD - $3,450Price in AUD -… — ** SOLD ** ALPS - 46cm (W) x 46cm (H) - OIL ON STRETCHED CANVAS
*This panting is ready to hang with similar colours used on the edges of the canvas to match the painting. It comes in a white custom timber box frame.
Price in HKD - $3,450
Price in AUD - $600

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Li Zhou - Biog

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