Zhang He

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Zhang He

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Zhang He pushes the physical and expressive boundaries of abstract oil painting, forging a timeless fusion of traditional and contemporary artistry to win a worldwide audience. He paints instinctively with the canvas flat on the floor which lends a unique dynamic to his work. “I want the viewer to experience their own emotional journey through my work; struggle, passion, happiness and more; all the universal emotions, as my paintings encapsulate these very themes.”

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Zhang He Biography

Celebrated abstract expressionist Zhang He draws inspiration from nature and the environment, the changing of the seasons, human relationships and the cycle of life. His work represents his personal quest for freedom through the unrestrained interplay of colours, brushstrokes, textures, and compositional harmony, while evoking a powerful emotional response in others.

Since arriving in Canada in 1998, Zhang He’s artistic journey has been a profound evolution. Initially exploring semi abstract landscape painting with minimal texture, he gradually shifted towards an abstract style through which he could articulate his vision with confidence and authenticity.

Working in layers of oil on canvas, he becomes more deeply attuned to the canvas as the work progresses, allowing the composition to unfold organically. This sense of animation and spontaneity allows him to mirror the fleeting nature of our thoughts and capture the transient beauty of a passing moment.