Mian Situ Art
Chinese, b. 1953
Biography Mian Situ (Born 1953) Winner of the Best of Show in 1995 at the Oil Painters of America, Mian Situ made his art debut in the United States at that time. He is Chinese born and having traveled extensively in that country, he creates impressionist paintings that focus on depicting the everyday life of the people he knows. Situ studied at the Guangzhou Institute of Fine Arts where he had basic academic training. However, during the Cultural Revolution in the mid 1980s, he was ordered to work as a film projectionist for propaganda films. Later he returned to the Institute to graduate.
He wanted to study art in America and arrived in Los Angeles in 1987. He worked in a commercial gallery where he copied European paintings for 75 dollars per painting.
Born in Southern China, Mian Situ's received his formal art training in his native homeland of Guangdong, formerly Canton. During his schooling, he experimented with various artistic styles such as impressionism, post-impressionism and expressionism. He was also deeply influenced by the 19th Century European Academic Realism that traveled to Russia and was eventually imported to China. His academic training is a result of western influences that were prevalent during the Cultural Revolution, and available only to talented young Chinese. After teaching at the institute for six years, Situ moved to Canada where he became a citizen and lived for ten years before reaching the United States.
Situ's paintings clearly reflect his upbringing in the rural countryside of his native China. His deep-toned impressionistic paintings of the backcountry often focus on people going about their daily lives in their small villages and farming communities. Despite leaving China in 1987, the rural countryside life of his youth is one that is still deeply rooted within him. Situ's paintings often combine elements of the young and old, which he sees as symbolic of the passage of time. He endeavors to capture the dignity and quiet beauty of the traditional way of life and dress that is eminently disappearing. Situ's artistic versatility is also evident in his exquisite portraiture, as well as his more recent works inspired by western historical themes and American landscapes. • BFA, MFA, Guangzhou Institute of Fine Arts, China
Selected Group Exhibitions
• National Museum of Wildlife Art, Western Visions, Jackson, WY, 2014
• Trailside Galleries, East Meets West, Scottsdale, AZ, 2006-2014
• Autry National Center, Masters of the American West, Los Angeles, CA, 2001-2014
Selected Publications
• Trailside Galleries, Mian Situ-Colors of the Shaoshu Minzu, April 2013
Selected Press
• Western Art Collector, March, 2013
• Southwest Art, May, 2012
• Art of the West, January/February 2011
• Western Art Collector, December, 2010
• Southwest Art, December, 2009
• Art of the West, May/June, 2007
• Fine Art Connoisseur, January, 2006
• American Art Collector, September, 2006
• Art of the West, April, 2005
• Western Art Collector, October, 2007
• Western Art & Architecture, Fall/Winter, 2008
Affiliations
• California Art Club-
• Oil Painters of America-Signature Member
Selected Collections
• Autry National Center, Los Angeles, CA
Awards
See Bio in description for many more awards.(Biography provided by Charles Morin Fine Art)
to
15
14
1
8
7
5
2
5
3
Overall Height
to
Overall Width
to
2
11
10
6
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
15
15
6,886
3,209
2,514
1,217
15
15
13
13
2
Artist: Mian Situ
"LANTERN PEDDLER. SAN FRANCISCO, 1905" CHINESE, MERCHANTS 64 x 54 framed
By Mian Situ
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mian Situ
(Born 1953)
Canton, China
Image Size: 50 x 40
Frame Size: 64 x 54
Medium: Oil
Painted Circa 2000
"The Lantern Peddler. San Francisco, 1905" depicting Chinatown in that peri...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil
Oaks in Tejon Ranch
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist
UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" FRAMED: 19.5" x 23.625" x 2.375"
Artist Statement
“The painting was created during a plein air painting trip o...
Category
2010s Impressionist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Panel, Oil
Maui Coastline
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist
Description
A work done en plein air while the artist was visiting the island of Maui, the second-largest of the Hawaiian...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Sunny Afternoon on the South Course
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist
Exhibited
Mian Situ: Passion, History and Culture, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, May 6 – June 11, 2022
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Old Fishing Boats in Laoshan
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist
Artist Statement
"I visited Qingdao City in northeast China in 2019 with a group of artists. Qingdao is also spelled Tsingtao. Located on China’s Yellow Sea coast, these old fishing boats are still performing their job."
— Mian Situ
Exhibited
Mian Situ: Passion, History and Culture, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, May 6 – June 11, 2022
California Art Club...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A Glimpse of Beauty
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist.
Description
The artist portrays his wife, Gloria, in an elegant and refined setting. Her sinuous pose and assured profile project a sense of beauty and confidence. The drape of her pink silk robe hearkens back to her Chinese ancestry and its contrasting embroidered border creates a diagonal line that exudes a feeling of strength. Outside is cool and fresh, the beginning of spring; and the Glimpse of Beauty is viewed from either side of the window.
Artist Statement
"A Chinese lady looking out of her window enjoying the magnolia blossom in Spring. Her window is decorated with a piece of Paper Cutting art...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Gloria
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist.
Description
Mian Situ portrays his wife, Gloria, as a woman of beauty, dignity, culture and grace. She seems to magical...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Lantern Festival
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist.
Description
The subject of this oil painting by Mian Situ shows a young woman standing poised in a moment of contemplation. The Lantern Festival is a time to remember departed family members. In her deep blue silk robe...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Day Dreaming; Miao Girl
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
On consignment to the gallery from a private collector in Newport Beach, California.
Artist Statement
"Miao people are one of the largest ethnic groups in China. Guizhou,...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Panel
In Tradition
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist.
Description
In this oil painting titled, In Tradition, Mian Situ pays tribute to the grace and refinement of traditional...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Wa Market
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
On consignment to the gallery from a private collector in Newport Beach, California.
Artist Statement
"The location is in a small town within the province of Yunnan in So...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Prepare to Celebrate
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist
Description
Charged with uplifting energy, this beautiful oil painting by Mian Situ is brilliantly executed and appears t...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Family Helping Hands
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provnance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist.
Description
Three Miao sisters from the Guizhou Province of China, accompanied by their dog, descend on a mountain trail ...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Noon at Eaton Canyon
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist
FRAMED: 17.25" x 21.25" x 1.625" UNFRAMED: 12" x 16"
Artist Statement
"Eaton Canyon, locate...
Category
2010s Impressionist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Day Dreamers: Miao Girls fom Basha, Guizhou Province
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist
Description
In the painting, “Day Dreamers,” Mian Situ reflects on a cultural way of life that...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Related Items
Alpine Valley Landscape with Castle on Rock and Town at River Bend 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Discover the stunning alpine beauty of a small town nestled in a mountain valley, surrounded by a tranquil river and a majestic castle atop a cliff, providing a breathtaking view. In...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Sunny Italian Amalfi Terrace View 1899 Oil Painting on Canvas Framed Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
Late 19th early 20th century marked a period of great artistic expression and innovation, particularly in the realm of painting. During this time, artists sought to capture the beaut...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Summer Landscape with Birches by Austrian Master Gollob Early 20th century Oil
Located in Stockholm, SE
Heinrich Gollob (1886 - 1917) - Austrian painter. Gollob's attention to detail demonstrates his talent for bringing landscapes to life through vibrant colors, textures and the play o...
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Fishermen on River Idyllic Scandinavian Landscape 19th century Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
The scene of this landscape unfolds with a tranquil river nestled between rolling hills, its heavily wooded banks casting a serene backdrop. In the center of the composition, two fis...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Pastoral Landscape Meeting on Bridge Early 19th century Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Stockholm, SE
Summer rustic scene depicts an idyllic picture of country life in which harmony and happiness reign. The muted, slightly blurry colors convey the artist's inner world and mood, while...
Category
Early 19th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Fox Hunt
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Oil painting of horses and hounds set on a country road, this is a contemporary 20th century landscape painting in excellent condition. The color is c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Holy Family with St Elizabeth and Young John Baptist 19th century Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
This tender depiction of the Holy Family represents a subject which was central to Raphael's oeuvre. The painting is based on the famous panel by Giulio Romano, called Madonna della ...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Grandpa and Naughty Boy Danish Master Genre Scene 19th century Signed Framed
By Erik Ludwig Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signed lower right “Henningsen” and dated 1881 at reverse. Attributed by Erik Ludvig Henningsen (1855 - 1930) was a Danish painter and illustrator. Masterly painted genre scene “testing grandfather’s pipe” depicting lively domestic moment. The little prankster wants to be like his grandfather, but how can he not try his grandfather’s pipe, which he loves so much and does not let go of even in his sleep. The curious and brave sly man, despite the consequences, took off his shoes to approach quietly... One can imagine his disappointment and emotions after he accomplished what he had planned... The boy's faithful friend, a small dog, looks at all this with interest and curiosity. Loved and admired for his talent to realistically portray life and tell a story at the same time, Henningsen took great pride to never include any personal feelings or philosophy, but to stay neutral to the subject matter for whichever painting he was doing. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed, framed.
Size: 43 cm x 35 cm (roughly 16.9 x 13.8 in), frame 52 x 43.5 cm (roughly 20.5 x 17.1 in). Very Good pristine condition with minimal wear. Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 1 kg is going to measure some 2 kg packed for shipment.
Erik Henningsen was educated at the Copenhagen Royal Academy of Art. He Traveled and studied in Germany, Italy, France and Holland, and received numerous awards and medals throughout Europe. He later became a member of the Royal Academy of Art. Exhibited in Charlottenborg, Copenhagen, Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Lubeck, and many more. Erik Henningsen is always mentioned in the same breath as his older brother, painter Frants Henningsen. Both with their traditionally classic approach to realism, anecdotal undertones and bold use of dark colors, they were the most loved and celebrated illustrators of life and times; often depicting the hardships and trials of that day and age. One of Erik Henningsen’s large...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Homey Scene with Flowers and Lady Reading 1897 Norwegian Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
The signature at the bottom right with the date and ink inscriptions on the stretcher lead us to the Norwegian painter Henrik Asor Hansen (1862 - 1929). In the center of the scene is...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Spring Thaw Landscape Oil Painting 1901 Swedish Artist by Ankarcrona
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signature bottom left - Edvard Alexander (Alexis) Ankarcrona (1825 - 1901), was a Swedish painter and military (this is one of the last works of the artist!). This artwork perfectly ...
Category
Early 1900s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Idyllic Moon Night Landscape Scandinavian Lakeland 19th century Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nocturnal landscape exudes a sense of calm and serenity, drawing you in with its Naïve Romanticism manner, captured in oils by an unknown artist in the late 19th century. In the fore...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Large Oil Painting Depicting Sheep Grazing by a River Bank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carl Philipp Weber
(American, 1849-1921)
Sheep Grazing by a River Bank
Oil on canvas, 22 x 36 inches
Framed: 31 x 45 inches (approx.)
Signed at lower right: "C Ph. Weber:
Carl Phil...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Previously Available Items
"Pipe Women" Chinese Ladies Smoking Long Stemmed Pipes
By Mian Situ
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mian Situ
(Born 1953)
Canton, China
Image Size: 28 x 24
Frame Size: 36 x 32
Medium: Oil
"Pipe Women"
Hand Carved Gold Leaf Frame
Biography
Mian Situ (Born 1953)
Biography
Mian Si...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil
The Heiress's Closet
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Description
Mian Situ’s wife, Gloria, modeled for this exquisite narrative oil painting depicting a demure and beautiful young Chinese woman wearing a traditional embroidered red silk wedding dress. Although raised during China’s severe Cultural Revolution in the southeast province of Guongdong (formerly Canton), the artist hearkens back to his ancestral roots with The Heiress...
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hawaii Coastline
By Mian Situ
Located in Pasadena, CA
Provenance
Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist
Artist Statement
"This is the view of the Maui Island coastline where my wife Gloria and I visited in the Spring of 2016....
Category
2010s Realist Mian Situ Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Mian Situ art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Mian Situ art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Mian Situ in oil paint, paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Mian Situ art, so small editions measuring 17 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Calvin Liang, Alex Roulette, and Li Xiao. Mian Situ art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,500 and tops out at $90,000, while the average work can sell for $11,000.