Oxidation Xu Ruotao Author:Karen Smith Xu Ruotao (born 1968) is from Shenyang, China. In 1992 he moved to the Yuanmingyuan aritsts' village and began his exploration of oil painting. His art has evolved into a highly personal style. Oxidation focuses on his latest series of works that reflect his fascination with the cosmos, the galaxy, the solar system and its other-worldly phenomen... more »a. Xu Ruotao's paintings offer a bold and beautiful visual experience, one that takes the viewer on a journey through time and space.« less