Guigen Zha

Night Peonies, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist Guigen Zha paints a realistic still life of blooming pink peonies. He places the vibrant flowers in a vase, softly lit by the night sky. "The space cut by blue arcs in the painting resembles sky, water, and hillside," says Guigen. He creates it with a non-representational abstract approach, leaving the image mysterious.

About the Artist
From cross-cultural life experiences, artist Guigen Zha presents conceptual compositions of traditional Chinese art imposed on contemporary elements. He seeks a balance of the harmonic and contradictory in each artwork—a synthesis of different artistic traditions. Guigen's creative passion led him to a fruitful career as an art teacher, animation artist, and graphic designer in Shenzhen and Shanghai. He migrated to the United States and finished his BFA at Missouri State University and his MFA at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Guigen bridges surrealism and postmodern art with still-life objects and their spatial relationships in the digital age. His recurring theme of eastern cultural relics brings honor to his deep connection to his heritage. "My work is a strong emotional expression of candor, belief, and hope," says Guigen. Working from his home studio, Guigen enjoys being in a state of tranquility where he can quietly contemplate. Aside from painting, he spends time writing poetry and bonding with his family—his pillar and strength. Guigen continues to work part-time as a graphic designer and art teacher.

Words that describe this painting: peony, vase, floral, flower, poetic, silk, mixed media, oilpaint, realism, flora, still life, night, still life, flora, realism, mixed media artwork, blue

Night Peonies
Guigen Zha
Oil paint and silk on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
14 in. h x 11 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 10 oz.