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Zhang He Paintings

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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.

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Artist: Zhang He
Composition III Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, 2010+
Composition III Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, 2010+

Composition III Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, 2010+

By Zhang He

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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...

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