Yu Nancheng

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About the artwork

Within the title of this piece we can see the contrast of the Lotus and Kick position. It demonstrates the essence of Tai Chi, with one winning the battle within themselves beginning with motivation and persevering with patience until we attain devotion, balance and harmony. A silvery lightness washes over the entire image and is interspersed within the textures of the piece. The grey, monotonous background brings the infinite movements of repetition, practice and correcting errors into context, creating resonance throughout the entire space.

About the artist

Yu Nancheng, born in 1956 in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, has made significant contributions to the art world over his 40+ year career. Currently based in Shanghai, his works have been exhibited extensively across China and internationally, with collections in the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, France, England, Japan, and various Middle Eastern countries. Yu's innovative use of palette knife application to create layered textures has transformed Chinese oil painting, blending traditional Chinese and Western techniques to define his distinctive style.