Qinying Cai was born in China, specializes in emotionally evocative oil paintings. Her artistic journey, rooted in childhood as a refuge from dyslexia, has evolved into a captivating exploration of classical artistry. She graduated from the Imperial Academy of Arts in St Petersburg, Russia which gave her a profound classical foundation and skills. Cai's work, including notable pieces like "Falling" and "Transitory Grief," reflects a deep connection to and understanding of personal experiences we all go through and resonates with the shared emotions through each generation. As a talented storyteller, Qinying Cai invites viewers to connect and feel the common threads of our shared human experience as well as reminds us of a fleeting nature of emotions and life experiences. Her message to the audience is: we are sometimes shrouded in darkness, but it’s important not to forget that there is brightness and never stop seeking it.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2016 Won an award at the "Belt and Road" art exhibition held by the Russian-Chinese Artists Association. St. Petersburg, Russia
2021 Participated in the 20th General Assembly of Guangdong Lions Club and donated the work "Return" to the auction. Guangdong Lions Club,China
2021 Participated in the group exhibition "Micro Exhibition | 2021 Sino-Russian Art Alliance Exhibition.”Beijing Lidun Culture,China
2022 Had an artist's solo exhibition "On the road | Cai Qinying - Chapter 12 2022" in Beijing Lidun Culture Office. Beijing Lidun Culture,China
2023 Participated in the "Travelers’ Plan - Young Artists Group Exhibition" at Xusheng Art Museum in Shenzhen. Shenzhen Xusheng Art Museum,China
2023 "IDENTITY CYCLE"Florence Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition. Florence, Italy
2023 "Art Week Italia di Santa Maria del Fiore”Art Exhibition. Florence, Italy
2024 "TWHAWHIF- The world hath aged, whilst humanity is fledgling"Art Exhibition. Gong Gallery, Los Angeles, US
2024 15minutes of fame Vancouver ,Jacobson ,Canada
Selected Press/Publications
2023 Anbaitalia,2023 Florence Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition | Comunicato personale di Cai Qinying,Interview
2023 Firenze Fiera,Florence Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition in riva d’Arno, al Vittoni Space Florence fino al 10 dicembre
2023 Florence Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition in mostra al Vittoni Space,portalegiovani
2023 Firenze Post,FIRENZE, CICLO DELL’IDENTITÀ: ARTE CINESE ED EUROPEA IN MOSTRA AL VITTONI SPACE FLORENCE
2023 M.E.T,Florence Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition in riva d’Arno
2023 FOX28，Exhibition Opening Ceremony at Isolart Gallery | Art Week Italia di Santa Maria del Fiore
2023 HTV10,Exhibition Opening Ceremony at Isolart Gallery | Art Week Italia di Santa Maria del Fiore
2023 Exhibition Opening Ceremony at Isolart Gallery | Art Week Italia di Santa Maria del Fiore
2023 雅昌艺术__圣母百花艺术周 Art Week Italia di Santa Maria del Fiore
2023 人民美术网—圣母百花艺术周 Art Week Italia di Santa Maria del Fiore
2024 "TWHAWHIF- The world hath aged, whilst humanity is fledgling"Art Exhibition
2024 Jaamzin Creative Interview with artist Cai Qinying
2024 Jaamzin Creative Catalogue
2024 Artistonish magazine
Selected Lectures / Talks / Panels
2021 Art Appreciation Personal Lecture Presentation. Pei Xing Eduction Guangdong ,China
2023 Public Welfare Activity Individual Artwork Oil Painting Appreciation. Guangdong Lions Club,China
Teaching Experience
2023 Position: Art teacher, responsible for tutoring students in learning painting techniques and creativity, and assisting students in completing assignments and art portfolios. Guangzhou, Shuhua Art (International Art Study Abroad Center Campus)，China
Selected Professional Experience
2018 Work internship at Guangdong Museum of Art, real-time understanding of contemporary art development and cultural trends, and many collaborations during the work. Assist in exhibition curation, editing documents, collecting materials, etc. Guangzhou, Guangdong Museum of Art, Department (Academic Affairs Department) ,China
2020 Cooperation with Tangchao Shijia Company, IP design, packaging design.Chaoshan, Tangchao Shijia Company,China
2022 Position: Director of the Brand Marketing Department, assisting the person in charge in organizing and implementing exhibition content, exhibition artist information, and exhibition work information. Operate the company's brand, connect with corresponding resources, and assist with exhibition layout. Guangzhou, Zhelan Pavilion zens art,China
Education
2015-2020
Repin Academy of Fine Arts, Russia - Masters
2015
Entered the Oil Painting Department of Repin Academy of Fine Arts in Russia to study Russian oil
painting.
2016
Participated in the "Belt and Road" art exhibition held by the Russian-Chinese Artists Association.
2016
Participated in St. Petersburg Hermitage oil painting copying (work retention).
2016
Creating oil paintings during school” The Former Residence (work retention).
2017
Entered the studio of Savkuyev. During my studies at the Repin Academy of Fine Arts, I received the guidance of Konstantin Grachev and Ivan Uralov. Major direction: oil painting, human anatomy, drawing, world art history, Russian art history, architecture,
perspective, techniques, etc.
2020
Master's degree
