Li Shuliang (Li Jinfa): A Bridging of East and West in Sculpture and Poetry Li Shuliang, later known as Li Jinfa, stands as a compelling figure in 20th-century Chinese art – a poet who sculpted, a sculptor who wrote, and an artist deeply influenced by the currents of both Eastern tradition and Western modernity. Born in Mei, China, in 1900, his life spanned decades marked by intellectual exploration, artistic evolution, and ultimately, a journey across continents that profoundly shaped his creative vision. His story is one of embracing seemingly disparate influences, weaving them together to…