ALTHOUGH born in late 1950s, Xie Lijun’s experiences and paintings have no obvious reference to that time in history. She is more like a much older woman who grew up under the old system. She paints about everything, from flowers, birds and landscapes to people, legends, and religion. Many of her works have won national awards. In addition to the freehand brushwork and flower-bird paintings that reflect her quiet elegance, her best work can be found in the “Series ALTHOUGH born in late 1950s, Xie Lijun’s experiences and paintings have no obvious reference to that time in history. She is more like a much older woman who grew up under the old system. She paints about everything, from flowers, birds and landscapes to people , legends, and religion. Many of her works have won national awards. In addition to the freehand brushwork and flower-bird paintings that reflect her quiet elegance, her best work can be found in the ”Series