Yu Nancheng

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A vibrant, bird's-eye panorama of Shanghai explodes in symbolic red, its richness and vitality radiating against a stark, monochromatic expanse. Yu's masterful layering of textures and movement creates a profound sense of depth, while the dramatic color contrast amplifies the aesthetic and cultural significance of the city.

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.