June 26th, 217 is the 3th International Anti-Drug Day. In 1987, in order to cope with the grim situation that drugs are increasingly rampant in the world, the 42nd session of the United Nations General Assembly designated June 26th as the International Day against Drugs every year, so as to arouse the attention of all countries in the world to the drug problem. As a commemoration of this special day, the relevant departments issued the commemorative stamp of International Anti-Drug Day, from which we saw the name of a young painter: Li Xiaoyu.

Li Xiaoyu, the chief young painter of "鈥歶歶" brand

International Day Against Drugs Commemorative Stamps created by young painter Li Xiaoyu

Li Xiaoyu's stamp on International Day Against Drugs

reflects the theme through the strong color contrast of the pictures. The overall style of the stamp is simple and lively, with buildings, vehicles, green trees, blue sky, rainbow, dove of peace and other elements making up a life scene symbolizing light and hope. In the eye-catching position on the upper right, there are forbidden symbols and typical drug elements-poppy shells and poppies, and the rainbow divides the picture into two parts in the middle, forming a strong visual contrast, which means that under the government's many measures, the whole society will act together to form a refusal to take drugs and pursue a healthy and civilized life.

commemorative stamps of International Anti-Drug Day created by young painter Li Xiaoyu

International Day Against Drugs

One day at the end of June, we were lucky enough to meet the author of this oil painting and listen to her tell her own story.

"I'm a post-9s generation. I've loved art since I was a child. I've been painting for ten years, constantly refreshing and smearing my new world on drawing paper.".

I looked at her with a little curiosity and couldn't help asking, "What made you go on so firmly and never give up your dream of painting?"

"I still love art, and then I am very honored to be recognized as a young painter."

"what about the course after that? What is the most profound thing for you? "

"The most profound thing is the love and beauty I met and felt on the road of continuous struggle. In 21, I was admitted to Esmod Fashion Institute in France to study design, and then I went to New York Art Students Union College for further study in oil painting. In the process, I gradually overcame something and mastered something."

I looked through her portfolio, which listed a bunch of achievements that normal people can't reach:

Her work "Salute to Renoir" was selected by the organizing committee of the Asian Disabled Art Exhibition of the International Olympic Committee and exhibited in Japan in October 213, which was well received, during which she was personally received by Princess Kuko of Japan;

The works "Morning in Central Park" and "The Boy Playing Guitar by Miami Beach" were exhibited in the "China Day" art exhibition held by United Nations Headquarters in 214;

Flower Mourning was selected for the 214 World Peace Art Exhibition hosted by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Comprehensive Nuclear-Ban Organization in Vienna;

On August 15th, 215, her group painting "The Beauty of Forbidden War" was exhibited at the World Anti-Fascist Memorial Day in Sydney Opera House, Australia.

The Beauty of the Station, 215

Oil on Canvas, CM 6x7

Beauty of Forbidden War, 215, 6x7 cm

In 216, her works "Mulan Dressing", "Flying Algae Well" and "Three Kinds of Happiness" were selected for the 2th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Comprehensive Nuclear-Ban Organization in Vienna.

three kinds of happiness, 216

oil on canvas, cm 15x15

three kinds of happiness, 216,15x15 cm

"why do you think of linking with public welfare in the process of creation?"

"Strictly speaking, these are not public welfare, but more a kind of great love. In my opinion, the ultimate goal of art is to celebrate peace. Through a series of artistic performances and exhibitions, artists from all over the world will awaken the public's consciousness, resist the harm caused by nuclear tests and anti-peace activities; Thereby promoting the elimination of nuclear tests and eliminating threats and hatred. "

"I heard that you are planning to build your own brand recently? Can you give us a general introduction? "

"Of course", Li Xiaoyu is very excited when talking about her own brand. ""Tan "means light rain in ancient Chinese. Brand is an ingenious art brand carved from the artist's perspective. Adhering to the eternal topic of peace and love,' Tē Vē' is committed to inheriting the national culture, reviving traditional crafts, carrying forward its inheritance in the nation and the world, and actively building China's national ingenuity brand. Carve quality with ingenuity to create elegant and restrained practical works of art. "

Excellence is a continuous process, never a complete one. I sincerely hope that Li Xiaoyu and her "Vē" will get better and better.