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Li Tao’s unique style has been formed partly by the influence of his hometown and its firm basis in ancient Chinese culture. Drawing on the rich traditions of ancient Chinese ink painting, Li Tao creates powerful and dynamic compositions that reflect both his cultural heritage and contemporary ideas, paying tribute to the country's past and yet rebelling against the norms of these traditions with a strong and willful intent to be wild, playful, and expressive.

Li Tao's work is distinguished by his bold use of color and dynamic brushwork, which he combines with traditional ink …