Yu Nancheng

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About the artwork

Yu Nancheng's painting presents a starkly symbolic scene, evoking the historical grandeur of Tiananmen Square. A solitary Tai Chi master, rendered with delicate impasto, stands against a vast, regimented formation of crimson, textured Tai Chi practitioners, creating a striking contrast. The synchronized movements of the crimson figures, set against the muted grey backdrop, create a sense of tension and unease. A distant building with a flag, echoing Tiananmen Square's iconic architecture, looms on the horizon, symbolizing authority. This dynamic composition explores the individual's role within a powerful, collective practice.

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.