Yu Nancheng

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About the artwork

Yu Nancheng's "Tai Chi Advance and Circle with Sword" powerfully interprets the martial art. A solitary figure, rendered with visible brushstrokes, executes a Tai Chi movement amidst a crimson, impasto-sculpted formation, embodying the 'circle' aspect. The figure's 'advance' contrasts with this collective energy, suggesting a sword formation. A distant, flagged building adds context. Stark color contrasts create tension, emphasizing the individual's journey within a unified practice, reflecting the disciplined movement and controlled power of Tai Chi swordsmanship.

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.