Yu Nancheng
R1 中华太极之退步跨虎 Tai Chi Back Step to Mount Tiger, 2019
Oil on Canvas, 80 x 160 cm
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About the artwork
In this work by Yu Nancheng, his masterful use of impasto replicates the slow and controlled movement of Tai Chi, with the leading lines illustrating the directional flow of energy in the work. There appears to be an infinite number of figures practicing the art form, who stand out against the black background with their vivid red colouring. The monumental structure of Tiananmen Square is seen in the distance, with the horizontal layering adding a sense of depth to the work and reinforcing its visual impact. Yu’s poetic placement of details make the artwork a pleasure to view, and creates an evocative work that has a striking effect on viewers.
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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