The Soul of the Landscape: The Life and Vision of Gong Jufi Born in 1955 amidst the rugged landscapes of Chongqing, China, Gong Jufi has emerged as a profound voice in contemporary Chinese landscape painting. His artistic identity is inextricably linked to the turbulent era of his youth; growing up during the Cultural Revolution, he witnessed a period of immense social upheaval that deeply informed his perspective on the world. This historical backdrop did not merely serve as a setting for his life, but rather as a foundational element of his creative consciousness. The hardships and transfo…