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Chen Kezhi: a prestigious oil painter and a household name in Chinese fine arts circles, is add-ing luster to the cultural prosperity of the country with his artistic efforts. The latest sensationis over his masterpieces of the Three Gorges area. Since 1996, he has devoted himself to theThree Gorges series. These paintings reproduce the original impression of the Three Gorgesarea that will never be seen again. The paintings deliver the mystic atmosphere of the orientand the majestic scenery of China. Chen recently sat down with Beijing Review reporterHuang Jan to share his views and experience on these masterpieces.