Original Sichuan Knife Painting
The Artistic Legacy Of Mr. Geng Di
Textured Chinese landscape art shaped by steel blades, cultural memory, and decades of dedication.
Mr. Geng Di — Master of Knife Painting
A Lifetime Devoted to Blade and Landscape
Mr. Geng Di, born in 1938 in Mianyang, Sichuan, is a senior Chinese knife painting artist and the founder of Sichuan Shufeng Knife Painting Society. For decades, he has devoted himself to the creation, research, teaching, and promotion of knife painting.
Using steel blades instead of traditional brushes, Mr. Geng Di creates layered mountains, mist, rivers, trees, and poetic landscapes with strong texture and depth. His works carry the spirit of Sichuan landscapes and the cultural memory of Chinese painting.
Through exhibitions, community activities, teaching, and continuous artistic exploration, Mr. Geng Di has helped preserve and promote this distinctive art form for future generations.
Masterworks in Steel and Ink
Shudao Through the Clouds
A majestic Sichuan mountain landscape capturing the legendary Shu Road winding through misty peaks and cascading waterfalls.
Lakeside Dwelling
A serene lakeside scene with traditional dwellings, reflecting the harmony between human habitation and natural beauty.
What Is Sichuan Knife Painting?
Steel Blade Technique
Using specially shaped steel palette knives instead of brushes, artists apply paint with precise blade strokes that create unique textures impossible to achieve with traditional brushes.
Layered Depth
Multiple layers of paint built up through repeated blade applications create extraordinary depth, dimension, and atmospheric perspective in landscape compositions.
Landscape Spirit
Capturing the essence of Sichuan’s misty mountains, flowing rivers, and ancient forests through the distinctive visual language of blade-applied pigments.
Cultural Heritage
Rooted in centuries of Chinese landscape painting tradition, knife painting represents a unique evolution that bridges classical aesthetics and contemporary artistic expression.
Recognized and Celebrated
Local Media Coverage
Regional newspapers and television have featured Mr. Geng Di’s knife painting art, highlighting its unique place in Sichuan’s cultural landscape.
Community Exhibitions
Regular exhibitions in Mianyang and surrounding communities bring knife painting to local audiences, fostering appreciation for this distinctive art form.
Teaching & Mentoring
Through workshops and one-on-one instruction, Mr. Geng Di passes on his knowledge to a new generation of knife painting artists.
Honors Earned Through Excellence
First National “Huayi Cup” Gold Award
2019
First National “Huayi Cup” Painting and Calligraphy Competition — Gold Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in contemporary Chinese painting.
Art Contribution Award
2019
Recognizing Mr. Geng Di’s outstanding contributions to the preservation, innovation, and promotion of Chinese knife painting art.
Commission A One Of A Kind Sichuan Landscape
Share your preferred size, subject, budget, and interior style. We will suggest a suitable knife painting direction for your space.
Connect With The Studio
Studio Location
Mianyang, Sichuan, China
The studio welcomes visitors by appointment for private viewings and consultations.
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