1984 Born in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia

2008 Graduated from the Sculpture Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree

2013 Graduated from the Sculpture Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts with a master's degree

Currently works and lives in Beijing

GROUP EXHIBITION

2014 Spirit of Woodcarving Beijing Seasons Gallery | Beijing

Young Sculptor Exhibition Chaoyang Planning Museum | Beijing

2013 What Are You Thinking Part One Beijing Seasons Gallery | Beijing

The Tenth China Arts Festival Shandong Art Museum | Jinan

Central Academy of Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition CAFA Art Museum | Beijing

Liu Kai: My work stems from an interest in the mundane objects of the jungle world, those that look very small and weak.Despit e their low position in this environment, in their bodies I can always feel the dignity and power of life. I transpose on these animals my own attitudes and feelings, conveying my sentiment through their eyes, actions, and facial expressions. I work with the material of wood, because people feel warmth at the sight of rustic timber. Simultaneously, wood carving is a creative way of subtraction, and this creative approach also works without adding contrived fun. My work does not need to express itself in words, and I look forward to the audience feeling wa rmth and strength through a seemingly simple image.