Li Yousong

Li Yousong, born in 1968 in Shenyang, is a Chinese contemporary artist known for his narrative and illustrative painting style. A graduate of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, he combines watercolor, tempera, and ink to create richly detailed works that blend memory, history, and imagination. His paintings often resemble scenes from old films or illustrated storybooks, reflecting his childhood experiences and his father’s career in a traveling acrobatic troupe. With recurring themes like acrobatics, circus acts, and nostalgic architecture, Li constructs whimsical yet emotionally resonant visual stories that evoke both personal memory and collective cultural history with poetic charm.