Mu Rangong · "Boundless Fantasy" World Tour Exhibition Is About to Launch

Three decades of dedicated artistry, once fueled by boundless reverence and insight into the vast world, have now undergone a metamorphosis and monumental emergence. The day is drawing ever closer—Mu Rangong’s “Boundless Fantasy” World Tour of fantasy-infused freehand ink painting is about to commence. This exhibition represents the culmination of decades of creative dedication, featuring over one hundred original works certified by national copyright authorities, soon to be unveiled to the world.

生命交响
As a seasoned art blogger, I have encountered many established artists, but it was not until I met Mr. Mu Rangong that I truly grasped a distinct artistic character. Today, let us trace the arduous journey he has undertaken over the years. He once asked his mentor, the great art master Ran Shi, on more than one occasion: “What is the soul of Chinese painting?” The master replied, “It lies in the profound connection between contemplation and enlightenment. Chinese culture possesses a unique philosophical system distinct from the West. The philosophy of Chinese painting is the philosophy of landscapes, which embodies the very foundation of Chinese culture—encompassing heaven, earth, humanity, the sun, the moon, and the stars. Yin and Yang, in ancient Chinese civilization, describe the fundamental forces behind natural laws that drive their development and transformation. They are the primal energy behind the conception, growth, maturity, decline, and eventual dissolution of all things, serving as the core element that underpins the logical thinking of Chinese civilization.”

木然公（卢劲松）幻境无界展
In the works of Mu Rangong, what we perceive is not merely the resplendent or serene imagery itself, but rather a unique source of linguistic energy. It flows like a cascading torrent yet also resembles the star-dusted expanse of the sky. It transcends the mere representation of form and self, reaching a realm where both the object and the observer are forgotten.

黎明之光
Through this world tour exhibition, the profound and extensive influence of Chinese culture on contemporary artists and their creative thinking is fully showcased. It particularly highlights how contemporary artists move in tandem with the times, transforming their insights into visual language to convey the heralding voice of today’s cultural rejuvenation to the world. We recognize that pioneering artists often serve as core participants in significant artistic movements or schools. In recent years, the preferences of art investors and collectors have shifted from pursuing superficial visual impact to exploring deeper conceptual substance. They seek ultimate scarcity, which means that top-tier works available on the market are nearly all rare, irreplaceable pieces. Once academic standing is firmly established, such extreme scarcity can also ignite market valuations.

Over the years, Mu Rangong has consistently explored a new language of expressive ink painting in his creative practice. In an era marked by the convergence of diverse cultures, he remains rooted in traditional Chinese ink culture while revitalizing this millennia-old art form by presenting its most contemporary linguistic expressions. This approach embodies the philosophy of his mentor, Master Ran Shi, who advocated the courage to “break through conventions.” In recent years, through immersive travels, sketching from nature, and periods of reflective seclusion, Mu Rangong has pioneered an entirely new creative style. With a vast, rhythmic cadence, he integrates the language of traditional ink painting into real-world colorscapes, achieving a breakthrough in Chinese ink culture across the timeline of history. All this is accomplished while preserving the Eastern philosophical perspective and literati sensibility inherent to traditional ink art, allowing for both profound development and cumulative growth.

Mu Rangong’s Fantasy-Color Freehand style is characterized by pioneering a method of layering along the timeline of history—a language where brush-ink and color converge, and the energy of emptiness is reimagined through color. He frequently states: “My mission is to explore an artistic mode between tradition and the contemporary. The visual language in my work is a convergence layered with historical context; it draws nourishment from the essence of ink painting across dynasties and reinterprets it. It refines the language of brush and ink lines, most representative of Chinese culture, then integrates the plein-air color palette of contemporary and Eastern-Western cultures, layering it onto the canvas to fulfill the mission entrusted to this era.”

柠檬协奏
Mu Rangong (Lu Jinsong)’s Fantasy-Color Freehand painting school is characterized by ethereal, mist-like colors and a richly expressive ink language that flows with unrestrained vigor. The underlying logic of his compositions is built upon the structural foundation of traditional brush-and-ink rhythms, executed through multi-layered creative overlays. He incorporates Wu Changshuo’s stone-drum-inspired brushwork, Pan Tianshou’s bold dotting technique, and impressions of the West Lake into his paintings, reviving dormant hues of life and reanimating the spirit of Bada Shanren through color and ink, thereby extending the artistic legacy of ancient masters into the present.

(Quick Reference)

Mu Rangong is the artistic name of contemporary Chinese painter Lu Jinsong. His Fantasy-Color Freehand landscape paintings have been highly active in the art auction market in recent years. A representative work, Dreaming Lotus Pond: The Lotus Speaks, was presented with an estimated value of 1.89 million RMB at a Hong Kong Kangqian auction.

Artist Profile: Identity and Artistic Focus

Mu Rangong, originally named Lu Jinsong, is renowned for his Fantasy-Color Freehand landscape paintings. He emphasizes the fusion of traditional ink painting’s artistic conception with modern visual spatial awareness. His signature style is characterized by a mottled, elusive autumnal atmosphere.

Creative Philosophy

He highlights capturing the interplay of light and shadow in natural scenery through his Fantasy-Color technique. Works like the Autumn Scenes of Mount Yandangseries exemplify his unique interpretation of seasonal ambience in landscapes.

Auction Activity for Mu Rangong’s Works

2024 Hong Kong Kangqian Auction: The work Dreaming Lotus Pond: The Lotus Speaks(140×35 cm), created in 2024, carried an estimated price of 1.89 million RMB, focusing on the philosophical expression of the lotus imagery.
The Autumn Scenes of Mount Yandangseries, known for using layered, dreamlike colors to depict overlapping mountain ranges, has become one of his hallmark themes.

Market Attention

Between 2024 and 2025, his works participated in multiple international touring exhibitions and auction previews, with individual pieces consistently achieving transaction prices in the millions of RMB range.

生发之地
The introduction. of some original works to be unveiled in Mr. Mu Rangong’s upcoming world tour exhibition is merely the tip of the iceberg. To continue exploring along the master’s artistic journey, we look forward to the timely launch of his world solo tour in the near future, which will be a grand cultural feast spanning borders.