Yu Nancheng

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About the artwork

In Yu's martial arts series, the purposeful movements of his figures in combat are emphasised by the firm imprints of his palette knife in creating an impastoed surface. The action of the artist's hand in the illustration of the fighters suggest movement, and spearhead the directional flow of energy throughout each piece with the resultant leading lines. Yu's figures are hence invigorated by the impressions of his impasto style, and stand out from the otherwise flat and monochrome canvas.

About the artist

Yu Nancheng, born in 1956 in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, has made significant contributions to the art world over his 40+ year career. Currently based in Shanghai, his works have been exhibited extensively across China and internationally, with collections in the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, France, England, Japan, and various Middle Eastern countries. Yu's innovative use of palette knife application to create layered textures has transformed Chinese oil painting, blending traditional Chinese and Western techniques to define his distinctive style.