A traditional floral symbol of Yu's homeland, China, peonies are regarded as tokens of prosperity, good luck and fortune. In Yu's Peony series, the elegant compositional energy often found Chinese floral ink painting is skillfully fused with his practice off western oil, creating a style and technique that is unique to his work. Beautifully curled petals of the crimson flowers seem to naturally furl in on themselves with the three-dimensional depth created by the artist's expert use of impasto, blooming beautifully out from the flat surface. While created with the vigour and smear of the palette knife, these painted flowers seem rugged yet delicate, possessing vitality and liveliness against an otherwise smooth and dark canvas.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2014
Solo Exhibition, Ode to Art, Singapore
2012
Tai Chi Series, Wellington Gallery, Hong Kong
2011
M50 Creative Park, Shanghai, China
2010
Tai Chi Series, Shangri-La Hotel, Shanghai, China
2009
Tai Chi Series, Li Kai Lin Gallery, Manchester, UK
2007
Rhythm of Life, Moganshan Road, Shanghai, China
1979
Changzhou Youth Club, Changzhou, China
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