Li Donghai
Pioneer Artist

Educational Experience
In 2012, he graduated from Yunnan Arts Institute with a bachelor’s degree in ethnic and folk art design.
In 2015, he graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, Italy with a master’s degree in graphic arts.

Dong Hai is good at interpreting traditional Chinese culture in the way of Western street art. His works span painting, calligraphy, installation, video, performance, etc. Dong Hai grew up and lived in Kunming until he left for graduate school. He started playing street art in middle school: graffiti, bands and skateboards, and tried every one of them. So his current works also have a strong street flavor. 

Li Donghai created the “Moxing Style” by combining Western street graffiti art with traditional Chinese calligraphy. While inheriting traditional culture, he strives to express the enthusiasm, boldness, exploration and thinking of contemporary young people. Its style is unique and highly distinctive, with a touch of immaturity flowing within its strength and fierceness.

Participation History

– In 2008, participated in the documentary “Rap” directed by Yu Guangzhong (Taiwan) and contributed to post-production.
– In 2009, created the design magazine “FEELING” (Issue One) collected by Yunnan Arts Institute.
– In 2010, exhibited the photography work “Grandmother” at a photography exhibition in Sweden.
– In 2010, the doll “Fist” won the Silver Award at the Creative Ruili Design Exhibition.
– In 2010, created the design magazine “FEELING” (Issue Two) collected by Yunnan Arts Institute.
– In 2010, served as the overall director for the first Kunming Rap Joint Performance “How to Say”.
– In 2011, the installation work “Tail” was collected by Yunnan Arts Institute.
– In 2011, the team work “Peninsula” won the Gold Award at the Creative Gejiu Design Exhibition.
– In 2012, released the electronic version of the photography collection “Black Light”.
– In 2012, delivered a personal lecture on “LESS IS MORE, A Discussion on Thangka Art” at Yunnan Arts Institute.
– In 2014, exhibited prints and hand-drawn illustrations at the “Now” International Young Artists Exhibition in Rome.
– In 2014, participated in the design of the Chinese Zen Temple in Melbourne, Australia.
– In 2014, wrote and performed “Why Come to Italy” at the “DELI” Music Festival in Milan, Italy.
– In 2014, designed calligraphy for the Yunnan Yongchang Wugang Walking Silver Ru Lu product series for the national intangible cultural heritage.
– In 2015, designed calligraphy for the stage play “Chinese Paladin III”.
– In 2015, founded the experimental art team “Golden Palace Back Mountain,” with works reaching 750,000 views online.
– In 2015, wrote and performed “Paris I Love You” at the “DELI” Music Festival in Milan, Italy, featured in the European Overseas Chinese Daily column.
– In 2015, the print work “Image Measurement” was collected by the Rome Academy of Fine Arts.
– In 2015, the sculpture “Mahayana Hard La. Arro Fat” was exhibited at the Oriental Culture Art Exhibition in Rome, Italy.
– In 2015, the work “Prajna Paramita” was installed in the MAAM Art Park (Rome Third Contemporary Art Museum).
– In 2016, designed and calligraphy for the VI World Music Group “Distant Mountains” at Sichuan Conservatory of Music.
– In 2016, designed commemorative card faces for the 6th anniversary of Shun Card at Kunming Shuncheng Shopping Center.
– In 2016, served as executive producer for the microfilm “Ritratto” (Portrait) at the Film and Television Academy of China Academy of Art.
– In 2016, hand-painted design for the new species of fern plants at the Kunming Survey and Design Institute of the State Forestry Administration.
– In 2017, designed the calligraphy for the national stage play “Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms”.
– In 2017, designed calligraphy fonts for the South Stage of the Kunming Five Hundred Miles Music Festival.
– In 2017, created the calligraphy painting “Leisurely Travel” for the entrance of the AAAA-level Fengjing Scenic Area in Shanxi Province.
– In 2017, participated in the large-scale installation art exhibition “Endless Treasure” at Donghai.
– In 2018, designed the VI system for the Spring Festival at Kunming Jingge Department Store.
– In 2018, participated in the joint exhibition “Geographical Notes” at the Kunming Contemporary Art Museum.
– In 2018, designed calligraphy works for the “Tianzi Red” brand at the Rainforest Regeneration.
– In 2018, participated in the two-year anniversary joint exhibition at Kunming Wenlin Art Museum.
– In 2018, served as the image spokesperson for the city promotional video “Kunming Power,” with calligraphy design for “Kunming Power.”
– In 2018, designed calligraphy for the new product launch event at Jingge Department Store & MONT BLANC.
– In 2018, designed calligraphy installations for the “Oriental Aesthetics Grand Awards” at Poly Tan Yue.
– In 2018, designed calligraphy for the “Kunming Four Seasons” cross-media art exhibition.
– In 2018, designed calligraphy art for the promotional video “Yue Yuan” at Kunming Joy City.
– In 2018, participated in the “AP55” Contemporary International Artist Page Exchange Exhibition in Macau.
– In 2019, participated in the “Unedited” Donghai · Tokyo · Cambodia Early Clear Post, a conceptual art exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.
– In 2019, collaborated on the exhibition “Chat Records” with H.MUSA (France) at the Kunming Contemporary Art Museum.
– In 2019, as a guest at the third “Monochromatic” designer salon, part of the Creative Kunming Series of themed activities.
– In 2019, the sculptures “Golden Horse” and “Green Chicken” were selected for the Yunnan Province “Harmonious Yunnan – Large-scale Theme Creation Exhibition” at the Yunnan Provincial Art Museum.
– In 2019, awarded the “Fashion Home” Annual Person Award.