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| Artist: |
Zhao WuChao
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| Biography: |
WuChao Zhao was born in Nanhai, Guangdong Province in 1944 and graduated from the Chinese Painting Department of the Guangdong Literature and History Institute. He start painting since his childhood. In the early 1960s, he systematically learnt the painting technique from famous artists such as Hu GenTian, Ye ShaoBing, Lu ZiShu and Sun WenBin and now he is adept in landscape, flower-and-bird paintings. He has persisted in upholding realistic and romanticist approach in his works. Through years of practice and research in the Chinese art, he has synthesized the strengths of Lingnan School which is accurate in portrayal use of brilliant colors and vigorous strokes and the ascetic subtly Shanghai School. Furthermore, he does not flinch from adopting the Western technique in coloring and contrast. His works have been selected for various exhibitions in the Chinese mainland and overseas. From 1988 to 1994, he has held three solo painting exhibitions in Hong Kong. |
| Statement: |
His works constitute a strong sense of layering and great originality, which give his works a strong flavor of individuality and a modern sense. |
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