Yu Nancheng
Chinese Kongfu 6, 2015
Oil on Canvas, 100 x 200 cm
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About the artwork
Yu Nancheng skillfully fuses tradition with modernity in his work, through his use of “China Red” oil paint, a highly symbolic colour in Chinese society. The vivid and intense red figures beautifully contrast the black background of the work and creates a powerful visual impact, as Tiananmen Square looms impressively in the distance. Yu’s use of impasto replicates the slow and controlled movements of Tai Chi, creating a textured surface, and when combined with the minimal horizontal composition of the work, provides the viewer with a fascinating visual experience.
About the artist
Born in
Changzhou, Jiangsu Province in 1956, Yu Nancheng currently resides in Shanghai and
has been engaged in art creation for more than 40 years. His artworks have been exhibited across China and are collected by art institutions and
professional art collectors around the world in locations such as the U.S, Germany,
Switzerland, France, England, Japan and the Middle Eastern countries. Yu’s
breakthrough technique of layers by palette knife application revolutionised the world of
Chinese oil painting, with his contrasting Chinese and Western techniques
embellishing his signature mediums.
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