Introduction to the work:
Chen Shuliang, modern engraver, calligrapher, was born in Huangyan, Zhejiang, 1910. He graduated from Shanghai Artistic Training School. He began to work in Lu Xun Fine Arts Research Studio since 1938, and attended the forum on literature and art held in Yan’an in 1942. Later, he went to teach in Lu Xun University of Literature and Arts. He held successive positions as vice Dean of the East China Culture Department, Central Culture Department, and China Central Arts &Crafts Institute.

"Stereotypy Shock Worker" displayed one facet of the life of stereotypy worker in Yan'an. It clearly shows that the emerging woodcutting movement was getting Chinese characteristics from theme, content and, form. It reserves the black and white contrast in western engraving works, and at the same time shows the reserved Chinese style with sharp knife cutting skills. It fully expresses the simple and harmony of people's life in Yan’an.