Wu Xingqing (吴性清)
Wu Xingqing (1932, Taizhou, Jiangsu Province) graduated from the Drawing Department of the Huadong (East China) Branch of the Central Art Academy in 1954. That same year, she went to work as a designer with the Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, where she has become a deputy editorial consultant.
Ms. Wu is known primarily for her New Year pictures, and portraits in the 工笔 gongbi-style. Her works, including some propaganda designs, have been awarded prizes and have been included in the collection of the China Art Gallery. She cooeprated with Ms. Chen Juxian.
Sources:
Zhongguo meishuguan (ed.), 中国美术年鉴 1949-1989 (Guilin: Guangxi meishu chubanshe, 1993)
