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Salute to the 130th anniversary of Xu Beihong’s birth.
Xu Beihong ART & FENNESSY
“JunYing” draws inspiration from Xu Beihong’s *Galloping Horse*, with “the vigor of the horse, the form of its shadow, and the soul of its sound” as its core concept. It reinterprets the power and speed of Xu Beihong’s brushstrokes through modern design language. The glass horn makes its debut in this model, serving as the visual focal point of the device, with its warm glow embodying the color imagery of “the sunrise galloping horse.”
Swing with the rhythm of the music
The overall design merges Eastern imagery with modern aesthetics, integrating professional vinyl acoustics and a century of classic heritage into a single cohesive experience. The illuminated turntable creates an immersive listening ritual, while the galloping horse motif on the vertical surface of the unit is reimagined through minimalist symbolic forms. The new all-aluminum grille and knobs employ a multi-layered metal ceramic coating process that, under light, flows like molten gold and transitions to a gradient copper-brown in low light. This not only symbolizes vitality, the warmth of time, and the fiery gallop of the horse, but also aligns with contemporary avant‑garde color trends. As a result, traditional spirit and modern aesthetics are reborn through the interplay of sound, light, and shadow, achieving a uniquely Eastern yet thoroughly modern expression.
Xu Beihong’s “Galloping Horse” is a quintessential example of his artistic innovation. He skillfully integrates the precise anatomical understanding of Western sketching with the expressive spirit of Chinese ink wash painting, using concise yet dynamic brushstrokes to create the classic image of a majestic horse in full gallop. Created during the Anti-Japanese War, these works transcend the category of animal painting; the proud, swift-moving posture of the horse is imbued with profound contemporary significance, symbolizing the indomitable and striving spirit of the nation. These paintings inspire people to persevere through hardship and pursue freedom and progress.
In the Chinese zodiac, the horse occupies the seventh position, corresponding to the “Wu” (午) hour.
“Wu” embodies the peak of yang energy—a symbol of galloping momentum and utmost vitality.
Since ancient times, the horse has represented not only speed but also spirit, vigor, and the rising power of an era.
JUNYING
In the Year of the Fire Horse (Bing Wu),
A Tribute to Xu Beihong’s 130th Anniversary
Professional-Grade Turntable
Reconstructing classic symbols within the vessel, reviving the power and soul of the galloping horse across centuries.
Let the “momentum of the steed” traverse light, shadow, and sound,
Reintegrating into contemporary artistic life.
FENNESSY Pays tribute to Xu Beihong, the father of modern Chinese art,
through professional vinyl acoustics and contemporary design language.
MUSIC
FESTIVAL
JUNYING 130th Anniversary Tribute to Xu Beihong Professional Gramophone
Two decades of refinement. A new chapter unfolds. In the Horse Year, light and motion rise together toward a new beginning.
FENNESSY was founded in 2005,
and has since remained dedicated to the research, reinvention, and innovation of turntables,
continuously exploring their cultural significance as both a medium for music and a vessel for emotion.
We strive to reshape the audio-visual artistry of the turntable through a museum-like approach,
aiming to awaken and sustain cultural memories and personal expression through immersive musical experiences,
offering an alternative way to transcend the ordinary.
Xu Beihong’s life was deeply intertwined with the fate and rise of his nation. He embodied great patriotism, selfless dedication, relentless artistic innovation, and a keen eye for nurturing talent. His legacy reflects an unwavering spirit of independence, moral integrity, and enduring inspiration. (Engraved in the central hall of the Beijing Xu Beihong Memorial Hall)
Xu Beihong was a leading Chinese artist and art educator, known as the “Father of Modern Chinese Painting.” He was the first president of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and chairman of the China Artists Association. His works, including Tian Heng and His Five Hundred Followers 《田横五百士》, Waiting for the Deliverer 《徯我后》, and The Foolish Old Man Removes the Mountains 《愚公移山》, laid the foundation for modern Chinese oil painting with their unique blend of Chinese style and Western technique.
He believed art should reflect real life and combined Chinese traditions with Western methods to create a new, influential style. Xu Beihong not only produced many masterpieces but also trained a generation of outstanding artists, shaping China’s modern art education system. His efforts promoted Chinese art worldwide, leaving a lasting legacy.