Rèn Yi (Ren Bonian)

Rèn Yi, also known as Ren Bonian, painted with a bold and expressive style that broke from traditional literati painting. Think of it as "Ren-ovating" traditional techniques! His key characteristics include:

• Loose and spontaneous brushwork: Lines are often visible and energetic, creating a sense of immediacy.
• Vivid and sometimes unconventional color palettes: He wasn't afraid to use strong contrasts and unexpected hues.
• Genre scenes and portraiture: He captured everyday life, theater performers, and individuals with a focus on emotional expression.
• A touch of the grotesque and humorous: Ren often depicted subjects with a slightly exaggerated or caricatured quality.

His themes often revolved around depicting ordinary people and scenes from everyday life, capturing their emotions and characters with honesty and a touch of humor.