Liu Xiaoning (born in 1958, Ningxia, China) is a contemporary oil painter renowned for his long-term dedication to Tibetan subjects.For over fifteen years, he has lived and worked across Tibet — from temples and grasslands to remote mountain villages.
Deeply immersed in the region’s faith and natural landscape, his art arises entirely from direct observation and lived experience.

With calm and deliberate brushstrokes, Liu explores the quiet relationship between humanity, nature, and belief.
His palette, characterized by cool blues and muted earth tones, evokes the solitude, vastness, and spiritual power of the Tibetan plateau.
Through restraint and sincerity, his works capture not only what is seen but what is deeply felt — the silence that lingers behind every horizon.

Liu Xiaoning is recognized in China’s art world as “a painter with a distinctive and original voice.”
His intellectual depth and artistic integrity make him one of the most respected contemporary painters focusing on Tibetan landscapes and spirituality.
Combining realism with quiet introspection, Liu’s paintings stand apart through their emotional clarity and spiritual resonance.

Beyond painting, Liu has long been committed to philanthropy and community support in Tibet.
He has participated in numerous charity auctions, donating all proceeds from his artworks to improve living and educational conditions for Tibetan people.
To him, art is not only creation but also compassion — a way to share warmth, dignity, and hope through beauty.

Exhibitions

2011 | “Liu Xiaoning Landscape Oil Painting Exhibition”
Shanghai Exhibition East-West Gallery — Nearly thirty oil paintings showcasing his early landscape works and evolving realism.

2017 | “Past and Present Lives: Liu Xiaoning’s Tibet”
Lhasa — Nearly one hundred paintings presenting the spiritual and cultural atmosphere of Tibet; part of an international touring program.

2023 | “In That Distant Place – Liu Xiaoning Solo Exhibition”
Taihe Art Space, Beijing — A comprehensive exhibition highlighting his decade-long devotion to Tibetan subjects and emotional expression.

International Exhibition

Master Liu Xiaoning's work has been exhibited in art spaces in New York City, earning recognition within the international art community. This exhibition record further validates the master's cross-cultural influence and artistic value.

Artistic Style

Liu’s art avoids spectacle and ornamentation.
Instead, he seeks the subtle tension between light and silence — the spiritual rhythm of landscapes shaped by time and belief.
Each canvas becomes a meditation on distance, humility, and endurance, revealing the timeless dialogue between man and nature.

Through his serene yet powerful brushwork, Liu continues to illuminate the human spirit, allowing viewers to experience peace, reflection, and emotional resonance within silence.

Philanthropy 

Beyond his artistic achievements, Liu Xiaoning has long been devoted to helping the people of Tibet.
Through years of charitable participation, he has donated the proceeds of his artworks to support education and improve the living conditions of children and families in the region.