Branches in the Snow 雪地里的树枝 – Kan, John 阚志军 – 1007

Branches in the Snow

The branches rest quietly in a blue bucket, crisscrossing one another. Weathered by time, some bark has peeled away, while others have changed color, creating a textured and mottled effect. Against the backdrop of pure white snow, the branches appear both vibrant and serene. The complementary color blocks in the background enhance the visual impact and introduce a dynamic contrast of rhythm and form. This piece combines meticulous realism with bold color clashes, making it a daring fusion of classical realism and modern minimalism.

Media: Oil in Canvas
Size: 48 in x 36 in.
Artist: John Kan

John Kan (Also known as  has been passionate about painting since childhood. Beginning in elementary school, he studied fundamental painting techniques under professional art teachers at the Nantong Children's Palace and Youth Palace in Jiangsu, China. In 1989, he graduated from the Nanjing Normal University School of Fine Arts and subsequently pursued a career in art education. From 1989 to 1994, he taught fine arts courses in his hometown of Nantong.

In 1995, he was recruited to Shanghai through a special talent program. From 1995 to 1999, he served as the Art Editor at Shanghai Digest magazine and as the Chief Planner and General Manager of the Pudong branch of Shanghai Jingwen Advertising Company. In December 1999, he immigrated to Canada with his family. Since 2001, he has been a contracted artist with the art galleries of Hamilton and Burlington.

As a professional painter in both China and Canada, John Kan has long been dedicated to the research and creation of oil paintings, particularly in still life and landscape. Many of his works have been collected by institutions and private collectors. His paintings have been exhibited in China, Japan, the United States, and Canada, receiving numerous awards. Notably, his oil painting Afterglow was selected for the major art exhibition celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary, organized by the Greater Toronto Cultural Centre in 2017, where it won an award. His recent oil painting Old Oil Lampwas exhibited at the 3rd International Still Life Exhibition in 2022, also earning recognition.

In April 2022, he participated in the Turning Point Chinese Artists Exhibition in Toronto. Additionally, he has exhibited at the Oil Painters of Canada Exhibition in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

《雪地里的树枝》

雪地里的树枝静静的躺在蓝色的桶里，树枝纵横交错。 由于岁月的侵蚀，树枝的皮有的剥落，有的变色，呈现斑驳和富有质感的色彩效果。在洁白的雪的衬托中显得生机勃勃又安然静谧。背景互补的色块，增强画面的视觉力量冲击和形式节奏的冲撞。既有朴细致的刻画，又有大胆色块的撞击，是古典写实和现代简约的一次大胆尝试。 

媒介： 油画
尺寸：  48 in x 36 in
艺术家： 阚志军

阚志军、英文名John Kan、艺名阚子。自幼喜爱绘画、从小学开始就在江苏南通市少年宫. 青年宫跟随美术专业老师学习基础绘画。1989年毕业于南京师范大学美术学院，毕业后从事美术教学工作， 1989年至1994年在出生地家乡南通市教授绘画艺术专业课。1995年经由特殊人才计划引进上海，1995年至1999年任《上海文摘》杂志社艺术编辑，上海精文广告公司浦东分公司总策划和总经理。1999年12月随家庭移民定居加拿大，自2001年起成为哈密尔顿和伯灵顿两市美术艺术馆的签约画家。 作为一个中加职业画家，长期从事油画静物和风景的研究和创作，许多作品被机构和私人收藏。他的作品曾在中国、日本、美国、加拿大等地展出并获得各种奖项。值得一提的是他的油画作品《余辉》入选了大多伦多文化中心2017年举办的庆祝加拿大150周年的大型画展并获奖，最近的油画作品《老油灯》参加了2022年第三届国际静物展并获奖。2022 年4月参加了多伦多“转折点”华人画展。2022，2023，2024 年参加加拿大油画学会油画展