Geography of Russia in the landscape works of the contemporary Chinese artist Wang Tieniu

The aim of the article is to analyze and interpret the landscape works of Wang Tieniu, created by him in Russia, with a discussion of cultural integration and his artistic contribution to contemporary art. The article examines Wang Tieniu’s landscape works created during his studies in Russia, as well as his sketches made during his mature period of creativity in places such as Suzdal, Pushkinskiye Gory, Khabarovsk, Kamchatka, and other regions. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that it presents a comprehensive analysis of the artist’s landscape works for the first time. As a result, the article reveals that Wang Tieniu’s creative style is based on quick and lively brushstrokes, a unique application of color, and diverse compositional approaches. He masterfully extracts the patterns of nature and uses them in the construction of the composition, for example, the concept of yin and yang from natural phenomena. His studies of natural laws and deep feelings for Russian literature are reflected in his works, giving the paintings a sense of “friendliness”. Wang Tieniu’s works have a memorial character, capture the geographical and cultural features of Russia, and contain deep emotions and philosophical reflections, which gives them significant artistic value. The article examines the problem of the mutual influence of Chinese and Russian art through the example of Wang Tieniu’s work, such as the combination of the Chinese technique of “freehand drawing” with Russian oil painting. Also important is the assessment of the influence of Chinese philosophy and culture on the creation of landscape images of Russia in Wang Tieniu’s work.