Yu Nancheng

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About the artwork

Yu Nancheng's canvas presents a silent choreography of power. A lone figure directs a Tai Chi sequence against a crimson tide of impasto-sculpted forms, their synchronized movements stretching into the receding distance. The eye is drawn to the distant Tiananmen Square gate, a silent sentinel overseeing this vast, rhythmic performance. The painting radiates a sense of profound unity and controlled energy, a harmonious interplay of individual expression and collective motion.

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.