DREAMY FIGURE II | 2015 | Digital Print on Hahnemuhle Smooth Fine Art Paper, Photo Rag 305gsm | Edition of 5 | 70 x 100cm

ABOUT THE SERIES
Oriental Memory

Oriental inspiration takes on a Western twist. The mythical realm blurs the boundaries of reality. Chinese artist Zhang Guang-Yu produces colourful paintings and photographs that take inspiration from his homeland and European culture. Exotic birds gaze across vibrant backgrounds, exploring rich vegetation and soft diffusions of bright hues. Tonal infusions drift across striking backgrounds, adding a dreamy element, almost like a splash of watercolours. Intricate patterns pay attention to even the smallest of details, creating a contemporary collage of contrasting feathers and mystical creatures. Eastern landscapes evolve with poignant motifs and bold brushstrokes, unleashing the imagination to explore a new and untouched world.



ABOUT THE ARTIST

Zhang Guang-Yu is currently based in Shanghai, China. He first studied fine art at the China Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China, and in 2012 received his BFA from Central Saint Martin’s College of Arts and Design, London.

He had recognised as a strong emerging artist by Saatchi Art, and presented him into the ‘One to Watch’ list. He was a finalist in the ArtGemini Prize exhibition in 2013 at London’s Rebecca Hossack Gallery, and was selected for the international emerging artists exhibition “Continental Shift” at the Saatchi Gallery in April, 2014. Further more, his works are displayed in the digital screens at Tate Britain in London in August, 2014.