Zhang He was born in Shenyang, China in 1963. He specialized in oil painting at the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts after completing studies in photography and stage design. Zhang He moved to Montreal, Canada in 1998 where he currently lives and works. In his refusal to settle on easy formulae, the artist has induced a process of constant reinvention that has given his art extraordinary power and momentum over the past decade. Zhang He’s bright paintings have developed from depictions of abstracted plants, flowers and figures to full-on visual abstraction. His vigorous abstractions range from austere studies in movement and energy to exuberant explosions of color that express the ever-changing landscape of his emotions. Gestural power and luminous hues reflect the verve and freedom of Chinese calligraphy, while each painting is a journey of self-discovery, continual exploration and personal transformation. The artist’s energy and ruptured use of color place him close to European expressionism. He embraces this association while maintaining a close relationship with the traditions of a Chinese oil painting. The concept of Chi is integral to Zhang He’s work. In traditional Chinese culture, Chi is believed to be part of everything that exists, as in “life force” or “spiritual energy”. Chi serves as a metaphor for the fundamental physical properties of the universe. This spontaneity, along with Zhang He’s lyrical brushstrokes, skillful mixing of color and sculptural impasto, result in a delicious palette. With paint like hot lava, the artwork of Zhang He surges onto the canvas. His bold strokes of color and luminous hues are gorgeous and seductive, evoking energy and passion, sensuality and angst, adding emotion to his contemporary style.
Composition III Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, 2010+
By Zhang He
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary abstract oil painting is inspired by colours found in nature. Over the last two decades, Zhang He has pursued his own artistic vision—abstract expression inspired...
Canvas, Oil
$1,500
H 16 in W 20 in
Echo - Monochromatic Scene, Ladder and Doors in Muted Gray, Original Oil, Framed
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
A ladder and several doors seemingly float in air while a full moon illuminates this surreal scene. "Echo" is painted in muted shades of grey bringing a melancholy to the overall aesthetic. The original oil painting is framed in a repurposed frame that the artist has distressed and painted. It measures 24h x 30w inches. John Seubert Echo, 2023 oil on canvas 16h x 20w in 40.64h x 50.80w cm JSE077 John Seubert b. 1958, Chicago, IL In the early Nineties, John Seubert was living in a former hotel in a high-rise building on St. James Place in Chicago. The apartment was tiny, as hotel rooms tend to be, and clad with paper-thin walls allowing sound to pass from one apartment to the other. At the time, John’s artwork consisted of pounding copper sheets into tables which was a noisy endeavor to say the least. Following several noise complaints from the neighbors, John had a dream that he was living in a ramshackle house but with plenty of room to work and no attached neighbors. The following day after lunching at the McDonalds in Lincoln Park, John wandered the neighborhood a came upon a shabby, falling-down old Victorian house. He located the real estate agent, put in an offer, and weeks later was pushing a shopping cart full of his belongings to his new home. This 144-year-old Painted Lady provided a blank canvas for this inimitable artist. For many years the house remained so empty that John was able to ride his Japanese fold up bike throughout the 1st floor. “Some people want to have sex...
Canvas, Oil
La Nature VII & VIII
By Anne Subercaseaux
Located in Burlingame, CA
Two canvases that feature warm shadows and cascading light which is the focus of these sophisticated abstract oil on canvas paintings by artist Anne Subercaseaux, whose gleaming oil ...
Canvas, Oil
$2,500
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
"Parisian Gold and Silver Gala" French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$2,000
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
"My Horizon - Letters to Paris" Abstract Color Gold Field Contemporary Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
An acrylic with pops of gold leaf on canvas piece with bright use of color and texture. We are focused on the simplicity of beauty in the moment as Shaoul creates a translucent but v...
Gold Leaf
$7,950
H 60 in W 60 in D 2 in
Untitled Mixed Media on Canvas (2024) Contemporary Abstract Painting
By Xavi Carbonell
Located in New York, NY
Xavi Carbonell (b. 1971) is a Spanish artist celebrated for his playful, childlike creations that spark imagination and invite personal interpretation. By leaving all of his works un...
Canvas, Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Permanent Marker, Graphite
$3,800
H 24 in W 30 in
"Hares' Counsel" - abstract landscape, green, orange, vibrating color
By Eilis Crean
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an imagined abstract landscape featuring orange, purple (lavender, lilac), green and white. This painting has a natural wood floater frame measuring 25.25 by 31.25 i...
Oil, Canvas
Dream House
By Marna Shopoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
MARNA SHOPOFF is an Indianapolis-based visual artist with an emphasis on abstract painting and intuitive drawing. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Master of Fine Ar...
Oil, Canvas
$1,508
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
“Blue Landscape – Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Marilina Marchica
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Description: Blue Landscape is an original abstract painting by Italian artist Marilina Marchica, created in 2025 using pure pigment on Paper. The artwork measures 54x 50 cm . This p...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$5,000
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 2 in
"Dripping Dots - Regency" Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses thick textured oils, glass, with gold flakes t...
Gold Leaf
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By Cathy Choi
Located in Westport, CT
Cathy Choi's latest work is abstract, textures and dynamically colorful. This work is a progression from Choi's signature minimalist works. Born in Seoul, South Korea, the artist cur...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,898
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Organic Forms no.1, Abstract, Contemporary, landscape, nature
By Alexa Roscoe
Located in Deddington, GB
Organic Forms is an original oil painting by artist Alexa Roscoe, guided by an intuitive response to land, texture, and colour. Rooted in her connection to the landscape, the work mo...
Canvas, Oil
$20,000
H 63 in W 138 in
"4 + 14" 2023 acrylic painting on canvas 63x138 in figurative abstract art drip
By Luis Miguel Valdes
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) "4 + 14", 2024 acrylic on canvas 63 x 138 in.
Canvas, Paint, Oil, Acrylic
Summertime
By Zhang He
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Zhang He was born in Shen Yang, China in 1963. He specialized in oil painting at the LuXun Institute of Art after completing studies in Photography and Stage ...
Canvas, Oil
A Chinese screen can refer to a number or things, including standing folding room dividers, architectural window or door screen panels, or even decorative latticework hangings.
A Chinese scroll is a painting or calligraphy painted on silk or rice paper that has been mounted onto a heavier paper or silk with wooden rollers at both ends. They can be rolled up for easy storage, and can be viewed hung on the wall, or unrolled along a long table.
Chinese rosewood, known as hongmu (红木), is a general term used for a variety of tropical fine grained fragrant hardwoods of deep reddish brown color that is prized for furniture making.
Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.
Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.
The Chinese garden stool is a round, barrel-shaped stool with a circular seat. Inspired by traditional drums, these stools often feature decorative elements simulating actual drumheads, such as a ring of faux nails at each end.