Though they feature western oil techniques mixed with traditional Chinese painting tradition, the Chinese realist paintings are very much in accordance with the tastes of Chinese people.

Wind attracts attention by contrasting a lady lying motionless on a bed, with the curtain moving in the wind. The strong contrast of white, black and red hues on the canvas, exudes a strong feeling of China.

Wang Yidong, artist, said, "Colors used in Chinese new year paintings, or colors preferred by Chinese people, can be widely seen in these peoples. These are fine visual elements from China."

There is also a piece portraying a scene familiar to Chinese urban dweller. Group Images - 2009 Beijing shows people waiting at a bus station. Experts say, Chinese realistic oil painting has evolved from western techniques into something with its own characteristics.