Skip to main content

Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Chinese, b. 1938
Jiang Tiefeng (b. 1938, Ningbo, China) is a renowned contemporary Chinese artist whose vivid, intricately detailed works have captivated collectors around the world. A graduate of the prestigious Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, Jiang came of age artistically during the Cultural Revolution—a time when Chinese art was tightly controlled by political ideology. In response, he helped found the Yunnan School, a groundbreaking collective of artists who boldly departed from Socialist Realism to embrace color, symbolism, and spiritual themes drawn from traditional Chinese culture. Jiang’s work is immediately recognizable for its lush palettes, flowing lines, and complex, almost tapestry-like compositions. Drawing inspiration from Chinese mythology, folklore, and nature, his art conveys a profound reverence for cultural heritage while maintaining a deeply personal and mystical sensibility. Figures, animals, flora, and celestial motifs intermingle in his compositions, often presented in a style that evokes both Eastern calligraphy and Western surrealism. In the 1980s, Jiang emigrated to the United States, where his art found an enthusiastic audience. His limited edition serigraphs, lithographs, and large-scale paintings have since been exhibited and collected worldwide. Jiang's technique—layering dozens of colors with precision—results in prints of exceptional richness and dimensionality, often described as "sculptural" in their visual impact. His works are held in both private and institutional collections, prized for their beauty and cultural depth. Though rooted in classical Chinese aesthetics, Jiang’s art transcends borders. His synthesis of tradition and innovation, spirituality and sensuality, makes him a standout figure in the world of modern Asian art. Collectors on 1stDibs will appreciate the timeless quality of Jiang’s works, which offer both visual opulence and enduring cultural significance. Today, Jiang lives and works in the United States, where he continues to create paintings and prints that celebrate the mythic and the meditative. Each piece reflects a masterful balance of color, composition, and meaning—a testament to an artist who bridges ancient tradition with a contemporary, global vision.
to
1
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
23
510
284
281
230
1
1
Artist: Tiefeng Jiang
Dance with Pipa, Original Mixed Media on Rice Paper, 35.5x52 in.
Dance with Pipa, Original Mixed Media on Rice Paper, 35.5x52 in.

Dance with Pipa, Original Mixed Media on Rice Paper, 35.5x52 in.

By Tiefeng Jiang

Located in Aventura, FL

Original mixed media (acrylics, oil, watercolor) on handmade rice paper. Hand signed and dated lower right by Jiang Tiefeng. Artwork size: 35.5 x 52 inches. Frame size: 45 x 62 in...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Rice Paper

Related Items
Crowning Essence - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and African Women Fabrics
Crowning Essence - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and African Women Fabrics

Crowning Essence - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and African Women Fabrics

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatund...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Newsprint

Lover (3/14) - Figurative Pink Pin Up Cowgirl Western Mixed Media Art on Paper
Lover (3/14) - Figurative Pink Pin Up Cowgirl Western Mixed Media Art on Paper

Lover (3/14) - Figurative Pink Pin Up Cowgirl Western Mixed Media Art on Paper

By Jesse Black

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Bomber Babe (1/2) - Colorful Figurative Cowgirl Pin-up Inspired Artwork on Paper
Bomber Babe (1/2) - Colorful Figurative Cowgirl Pin-up Inspired Artwork on Paper

Bomber Babe (1/2) - Colorful Figurative Cowgirl Pin-up Inspired Artwork on Paper

By Jesse Black

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Other Medium

"Big Rubber” - Mixed Media Porsche Car Artwork Collaboration with Patrick Long
"Big Rubber” - Mixed Media Porsche Car Artwork Collaboration with Patrick Long

"Big Rubber” - Mixed Media Porsche Car Artwork Collaboration with Patrick Long

By Gabrielle Benot

Located in Carmel, CA

Gabrielle Benot (Latvian, born 1978) "Big Rubber" 2024 Acrylic paint, Rice paper, Resin, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Big...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Rice Paper, Stretcher Bars

Amor Salvaje - Figurative Colorful Western Pinup Cowgirl Painting on Book Page
Amor Salvaje - Figurative Colorful Western Pinup Cowgirl Painting on Book Page

Amor Salvaje - Figurative Colorful Western Pinup Cowgirl Painting on Book Page

By Jesse Black

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Paper

Wild West Dream - Colorful Playful Figurative Cowgirl Horse Mixed Media on Paper
Wild West Dream - Colorful Playful Figurative Cowgirl Horse Mixed Media on Paper

Wild West Dream - Colorful Playful Figurative Cowgirl Horse Mixed Media on Paper

By Jesse Black

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil Pastel

Revenge - Playful Figurative Pin Up Cowgirl Western Mixed Media Art on Paper
Revenge - Playful Figurative Pin Up Cowgirl Western Mixed Media Art on Paper

Revenge - Playful Figurative Pin Up Cowgirl Western Mixed Media Art on Paper

By Jesse Black

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

She Wears the Boots - Original Abstract Figurative Fashion Inspired Artwork
She Wears the Boots - Original Abstract Figurative Fashion Inspired Artwork

She Wears the Boots - Original Abstract Figurative Fashion Inspired Artwork

By Kellie Newsome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Columbus, Georgia (USA) based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant painti...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Lover 5 - Original Pink Figurative Cowgirl Pop Art Painting on Paper
Lover 5 - Original Pink Figurative Cowgirl Pop Art Painting on Paper

Lover 5 - Original Pink Figurative Cowgirl Pop Art Painting on Paper

By Jesse Black

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Other Medium

He Wears the Boots - Original Abstract Figurative Fashion Inspired Artwork
He Wears the Boots - Original Abstract Figurative Fashion Inspired Artwork

He Wears the Boots - Original Abstract Figurative Fashion Inspired Artwork

By Kellie Newsome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Columbus, Georgia (USA) based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant painti...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Vishnu, Mixed Media on Paper by Contemporary Ramesh Gorjala Artist “In Stock”
Vishnu, Mixed Media on Paper by Contemporary Ramesh Gorjala Artist “In Stock”

Vishnu, Mixed Media on Paper by Contemporary Ramesh Gorjala Artist “In Stock”

By Ramesh Gorjala

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Ramesh Gorjala - Vishnu - 30 x 22 inches (unframed size) Mixed Media on Paper This mesmerizing painting by Ramesh Gorjala is a stunning example of how traditional Indian art and con...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Lover 14 - Pink Figurative Cowgirl Cupid Love Inspired Artwork on Paper
Lover 14 - Pink Figurative Cowgirl Cupid Love Inspired Artwork on Paper

Lover 14 - Pink Figurative Cowgirl Cupid Love Inspired Artwork on Paper

By Jesse Black

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Tiefeng Jiang Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Other Medium

Tiefeng Jiang figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Tiefeng Jiang figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Tiefeng Jiang in handmade paper, mixed media, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Tiefeng Jiang figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 62 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Zhang Wei Guang, Alex Guofeng Cao, and Zhang Hongyu. Tiefeng Jiang figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12,000 and tops out at $12,000, while the average work can sell for $12,000.