Yu Nancheng

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About the artwork

Yu Nancheng captures the iconic Tiananmen Square, where multiple figures engage in Tai Chi, blending rhythmic grace with the city's vibrant energy. A central figure, rendered with sculptural impasto, moves through a formation of other Tai Chi practitioners in blue-green, against a striking red backdrop, echoing the square's iconic architecture. The dynamic composition, with its bold colours and strong perspective, symbolizes the resilience of the Chinese spirit in overcoming life's challenges.

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.