Li Huaqi, a famous oil painter living in contemporary China, is full of strong Chinese cultural connotations. These cultural connotations are not only reflected in his understanding and use of colors and shapes, but also in his attitude and perception of life. Li Huaqi has a deep understanding and admiration for traditional Chinese culture. In the study of contemporary Chinese oil painting, he not only deeply explores the classical traditional techniques, but also has a unique understanding of the contemporary concept of realistic oil painting. He believes that Chinese painting should focus on expressing the spiritual connotation of the object, rather than simply depicting its external image. Many of his works exhibit this spirit. For example, Li Huaqi's "Fables of the Zodiac" series of works is deep and philosophical, and through the depiction of the zodiac and human nature, the works not only focus on artistic expression, but also pay attention to the deeper meaning of zodiac culture. Li Huaqi uses the brush to express the Chinese's love for life, respect for life, and awe for nature. His works reveal the values and outlook on life of the Chinese people in a simple way, and make people feel the deep charm of China.
China's 5,000-year-old civilization has a long history, and its unique charm and connotation make it unique in world culture. Zodiac is a way of expression of traditional Chinese folk customs, and Li Huaqi depicts the life trajectory, character characteristics and destiny trend of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign people with the imaginative image of the zodiac fable. As an important part of traditional Chinese culture, zodiac art conveys the cultural connotation of the Chinese nation with its unique art form. Li Huaqi's "Fable of the Zodiac" series of works covers the two aspects of the art of the zodiac and the complexity of human nature, which not only shows the charm of traditional Chinese culture, but also shows the artist's artistic creation concepts and skills, reveals the humanity and emotions of Chinese, and enables the audience to understand and feel the traditional Chinese culture more deeply. At the same time, these works are also a kind of inheritance and development of traditional Chinese culture, so that people can see the vitality and influence of traditional Chinese culture in modern society.
To sum up, Li Huaqi's "Fables of the Zodiac" series is a work that deeply excavates and demonstrates the charm of traditional Chinese culture, including the understanding and admiration of traditional Chinese culture, the ability to perceive the truth of life, the concern for social responsibility, and the adherence to traditional art. With his vivid and interesting artistic language, he showed us the essence and charm of traditional Chinese culture, allowing us to have a deeper understanding and knowledge of Chinese culture. At the same time, it is also a unique form of expression of artist Li Huaqi, who has made positive contributions to the inheritance and development of Chinese culture with his own brushes.