The Gaze Upon Tibet

Welcome to Sentinel of Tibet, the signature collection by artist Liu Xiaoning.

This powerful series is a profound artistic dedication to the Tibetan Plateau, capturing the region's immense landscape and the unwavering resilience of life found within it. Liu Xiaoning transforms rugged reality into expressive masterpieces using a sophisticated technique of variable impasto and dynamic brushwork.

The collection is characterized by a deliberate mix of thick and thin paint. While he uses impasto to give weight and substance to foreground figures and dwellings, he strategically applies thinner, more translucent layers in the sky and distant vistas. This method allows the canvas weave to show through, integrating the fabric's texture into the artwork to evoke the sparse, high-altitude atmosphere.

The "Sentinel of Tibet" series transcends mere landscape documentation. Each painting is a spiritual portrait of endurance, depicting themes of human fortitude, unwavering devotion, and the sublime power of life. We invite you to explore this collection and witness the quiet yet mighty spirit of this profound land.