Li Jin: A Painter of Earthly Delights Born in Tianjin, China, in 1958, Li Jin’s artistic journey is a fascinating exploration of pleasure, intimacy, and the quiet melancholy that often underlies even the most extravagant scenes. Initially trained in traditional Chinese painting at the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, he quickly diverged from established norms, forging a unique style characterized by bold brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and an unapologetic embrace of earthly indulgence – a departure that has cemented his place as one of contemporary China’s most distinctive artists. Li Jin's earl…