Painter's passion brings history to life

Long Rui is one of the most influential artists of his generation, unlike many of his contemporaries, he doesn't shun traditional styles but combines them with his modern creative vision.

Long is an introspective and disciplined artist. Once he picks up his brush he is completely focused. When not working he is a warm and energetic person.

He holds the top chair of the Research Institute of Chinese Art and manages to make an easy transition between his roles as artist and administrator. Besides his personal artistic talent, Long is also well known because several of his works hang in some important public places in China.