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
$143,400
H 48 in W 36 in D 2 in
Mother & Child Oil Painting on Canvas, Abstract Figurative, 2016
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mother & Child, 2016 By Christopher Mudgett This powerful and emotive original oil painting from the artist's 2016 "Mother & Child" series encapsulates a profound moment of ...
Canvas, Oil
$13,086
H 57.49 in W 44.89 in
Dynamic Blue and Black Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Jean Soyer
By Jean Soyer
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A powerful abstract oil painting on canvas (57.5 x 44.9 inches) by contemporary artist Jean Soyer. This dynamic composition features bold strokes of deep blue and black, created with...
Canvas, Oil
$773
H 24.02 in W 18.12 in
Countless Pools and Strange Red and Yellow Constructions Oil Painting
By Jean-Marc Boissy
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This artwork features what look like pools, and even pools within pools, on top of which are strange red and yellow constructions with arks and pillars, and green windows. This piec...
Canvas, Oil
$2,319
H 20.87 in W 25.6 in
"Without a Net", Floating Glass Tiles on a Radial Orange Gradient Oil Painting
By Jean-Marc Boissy
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This artwork is almost at the intersection between geometrical art, optical art and surrealism. It features a number of what appears to be blue or t...
Canvas, Oil
$6,499
H 40 in W 26 in
Morning-Skyscape, Dramatic Pink Red Impasto Contemporary By Joyce Weinstein
By Joyce Weinstein
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
An abstract contemporary painting by Joyce Weinstein. "City-Morning-Skyscape" is a captivating painting from 1982 that flaunt the artist's early brilli...
Canvas, Oil
$2,379
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
"Spring" ("Printemps"), White Trees and Black Cypress Red Lanscape Oil Painting
By Marcel Demagny
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This semi-abstract artwork depicts a Provence landscape with white trees and black cypresses, and a hot red atmosphere. This piece is not framed. Marcel Demagny...
Canvas, Oil
$13,086
H 38.19 in W 57.49 in
Dynamic Abstract Symphony in Bold Blue and Black with Red Modern Oil Painting
By Jean Soyer
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A large powerful abstract oil painting on canvas by Jean Soyer (38.2 x 57.5 inches). The artwork features dramatic sweeping movements in deep ultramarine blue contrasting with bold b...
Canvas, Oil
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By Claus Bertermann
Located in OVIEDO, ES
This large-scale abstract painting is an original, one-of-a-kind work executed in oil on canvas. It is characterized by a calm and balanced composition, with layered brushstrokes cre...
Canvas, Oil
$2,141
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in
Colourful bright oil on canvas contemporary painting "The Fifth Floor"
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
A Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist and the gallery, is included. The work is in impeccable condition. Diana Remeikytė is a multidisciplinary artist born in 1996. Sh...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$3,390
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in
"What Time", Blue and Brown Constructions with Windows Surrealist Oil Painting
By Jean-Marc Boissy
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This artwork depicts a large terrace construction. Each terrace floor is white-blue, and walls are brown with orange arched windows, as if lit from inside. The "city" is empty from...
Canvas, Oil
$2,676
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in
"Renaissance", Three Pisa-like Towers with Strange Pink Smoke Oil Painting
By Jean-Marc Boissy
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This artwork features three Pisa-like towers at different distances, on an orange ground without reliefs and a blue sky. Some arks are sealed with green walls or vegetation. A stra...
Canvas, Oil
$14,275
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in
Dynamic Red Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting - Modern Art Movement
By Jean Soyer
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A powerful abstract oil painting by Jean Soyer, measuring 47.2 x 47.2 inches (120 x 120 cm). Created with thick, textured oil paint on canvas, this striking composition features dyna...
Canvas, Oil
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
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