Huang Shanye character introduction

Huang Shanye

Shanye Huang is a famous Zhuang artist living in the United States. The painting was choreographed into a musical ballet by American musicians and a professional ballet company and then held a special performance in New York, and was hailed as the first in art history and national history.

Chinese name: Huang Shanye

Foreign name: ShanyeHuang

Ethnicity: Zhuang

Birthplace: Pingguo, Guangxi

Date of birth: 1958

Occupation: Artist

Graduation school: Guangxi Art Institute and Central Academy of Fine Arts

Representative works: "Hometown Love Song— Vine wrapped around the tree"

Character Profile

Huang Shanye (1958-) was originally from Pingguo, Guangxi, and belongs to the Zhuang ethnic group. He studied at Guangxi Art Institute and Central Academy of Fine Arts. At the age of 26, he was admitted as a member of the Chinese Artists Association. In 1990, he was promoted to lecturer at Guangxi Art Institute. In 1993, he was invited to hold solo exhibitions in the United Kingdom and the United States, and later moved to the United States after receiving the honor of Outstanding Talent. He has participated in many international and national art exhibitions and won awards. In 1998, the work and introduction were published in the American mainstream media "Los Angeles Times" for the first time. In 2004, the work "Echo" was selected as a permanent public exhibition together with the images of the world's largest mural in Los Angeles, USA. In 2009, American New York musicians and ballet troupe created a musical ballet for his large-scale painting "The Brocade of Dreams" and held a special performance in New York. In 2011, the oil painting "Blessing" was selected into the International Art Exhibition Across Cultures and Centuries, and was exhibited together with the works of world art masters such as Andy Warhol, Dali and Rembrandt. In 2012, the painting "Love Song of Hometown - Trees Tangled with Vine" (Part 5) was selected into the "World Chinese Overseas Chinese Art and Calligraphy Exhibition" and won the highest award in this exhibition, the "Excellent Art Award".

Personal resume

Born in Pingguo, Guangxi in September 1958, he belongs to the Zhuang ethnic group.

In 1977, he entered the Art Normal Department of Guangxi Art Institute, majoring in oil painting.

Graduated in 1981 and was transferred back to his alma mater to teach four years later.

In July 1985, he was admitted as a member of the Chinese Artists Association.

In 1987, he entered the Folk Art Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts for training.

In 1990, he was promoted to lecturer in the Fine Arts Department of Guangxi Art Institute.

In 1993, he was invited to hold solo exhibitions in the UK and the United States by the Nottingham Art Center in the UK, the International Cultural Arts Center in New York, and the California State University at Northridge.

In 1994, he won the honor of outstanding talent and moved to California, United States.

Since 1995, he has been invited as a visiting professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

In 2006, he moved to the suburbs of Washington, the capital of the United States, and established Huang Shanye Studio.

Now a professional artist. He also serves as a professor at the Art Center of the Asian Cultural Institute in the United States.

Artistic Achievements

Create a unique personal vocabulary by absorbing Western contemporary art concepts and integrating traditional Chinese folk cultural elements. American musicians and professional ballet troupes have created a musical ballet for one of his representative works, the large-scale painting "Dream Brocade", and successfully held a special performance in New York. The condensed version was invited to perform at the Nanning International Folk Song Art Festival, and It is hailed as a first in art history and national history. The work "Blessing" contains the Chinese philosophical concept of yin and yang harmony and traditional folk language symbols. He became the only Chinese to be selected for the international art juried exhibition with the theme of "About Humanity" across cultures and centuries, and shared the same honor with Andy Warhol, Dali and Rembrandt. It is of great significance to exhibit the works of other world art masters at the same time. The work "Hometown Love Song - Canes Tangled Trees" (Part 5) integrates calligraphy and painting with new concepts and creative spirit. It was selected into the "World Chinese Overseas Chinese Art and Calligraphy Exhibition" and won the highest award of the exhibition, the "Excellent Art Award".

Main Exhibitions

2013 "New Vision" Exhibition of 5 Contemporary Artists, Ratner Museum, Bethesda, Maryland, USA

2012" "World Chinese Art and Calligraphy Exhibition", National Museum of China, Beijing, China

American Art Salon Invitational Exhibition, New Art Program Space, Pennsylvania, USA

"Rainbow 2012" International Art Exhibition, INDEXG Museum/Gallery, Toronto, Canada

4x6 International Art Exhibition, Colorado MESA University Art Museum, Colorado, USA

“Dragon” Theme Art Exhibition, Rockville Visual Arts Center, Maryland, USA State

2011 "About Humanity: Love, Faith, Humiliation, Hope" International Art Juried Exhibition, Pitzer Foundation Art Center, Los Angeles, USA

National Art Juried Exhibition, Claymore Art Museum, Washington State, USA

"River Art" International Art Juried Exhibition, Pennsylvania, USA

Exhibition at Holder County Art Center, Maryland, USA

International Art Exhibition, Lochester Contemporary Art Center, New York, USA

2010 Personal Exhibition "Beyond Boundaries—The Art of Yellow Flashing Night", Gavey Art Center, Maryland, USA State

"Book About Death" International Art Exhibition, Brazilian Museum, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Four-person exhibition of Chinese and American contemporary artists, Granville Gallery, Maryland, USA

National Art Exhibition, ArtsWest Gallery of Yilong University, North Carolina, USA

U.S. Congressional Chinese Art Festival, Washington, D.C., USA

Integrated Media Art Exhibition, Strathmore Gallery, Maryland, USA

2009 "Imaginary World Vol. 2" International Art Exhibition, APW Gallery, New York, USA

Group Exhibition of American Contemporary Artists, Andrew Art Museum, North Carolina, USA Lorena

From "Dream Brocade" to "Spring Song" Performance Exhibition, LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, New York, USA

American Art Salon Invitational Exhibition, New Art Program Space, Pennsylvania, USA

International Art Exhibition, Lochester Contemporary Art Center, New York, USA

2008 Dual Exhibition, TheResults Gallery, Washington, DC, USA

The 18th PatuxentArtLeague Juried Exhibition, Montpelier Art Center, Maryland, USA

Contemporary Artists Group Exhibition, Washington Art Center, Washington, DC, USA

Gateway PaintOut Art Exhibition, CDC Art District Center, Maryland, USA

2007 National Art Joint Exhibition, Fort Worth Art Center, Texas, USA

"Blue and Rhythm" National Art Juried Exhibition, Montgomery College Silberman Art Gallery, Maryland, USA

Contemporary Artists Group Exhibition, Washington Art Center, Washington, DC, USA

2006 "Lucky 13" National Art Juried Exhibition, Muscat Gallery, Nevada, USA State

National Art Exhibition, Ford Worth Art Center, Texas, USA

American Art Salon Invitational Exhibition, New Art Program Space, Pennsylvania, USA

2005 "Because I Want" National Art Juried Exhibition, International Art Museum, Texas, USA

International Art Juried Exhibition, Seaside Art Gallery, North Carolina, USA

Contemporary Artists Group Exhibition, Austria Rondo Gallery, Los Angeles, USA

2004 National Art Juried Exhibition, "New York Art Collection", New York, USA

"Wish You Were Here" National Art Exhibition, Las Cruces Art Museum, New Mexico, USA State

Joint Exhibition of Contemporary Artists, Orlando Gallery, Los Angeles, USA

Joint Exhibition of Artists’ Works, Stephen Skoll Gallery, New York, USA

Calligraphy and Painting Works of Chinese Artists from Los Angeles Exhibition, "Overseas Chinese News" Exhibition Hall, Los Angeles, USA

2003 "It's a Small World" Los Angeles National

International Art Juried Exhibition, Los Angeles, USA

International Art Juried Exhibition, Seaside Art Gallery, North Carolina, USA

“Wish” solo exhibition, JKD Gallery, Los Angeles, USA

International Art Juried Exhibition, International Museum of Art, Texas, USA

National Art Juried Exhibition, New City Gallery, Massachusetts, USA

2002 International Art Juried Exhibition , TheStage Gallery, New York, USA

"Soul Song VI" International Art Juried Exhibition, Omaha Period Gallery, Nebraska, USA

International Art Juried Exhibition, Seaside Art Gallery, North Carolina, USA

2001 "Bamboo" Art Exhibition, California State University Library Exhibition Hall, Northridge, California, USA

"LaPetite" National Art Jury Exhibition, Alder Gallery, Oregon, USA

2000 Conejo Art Museum Art Festival, Conejo Art Museum, California, USA

1999 Los Angeles Beverly Hills Art Festival, California, USA

1998 Solo Exhibition, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Art Museum, California, USA

1997 Asian Artists "Hometown Love" theme exhibition, Korean American Museum, Los Angeles, USA

Group Exhibition of Contemporary Artists' Works, Frings Gallery, California, USA

San Fernando Valley Art Festival, Los Angeles, USA

1996 New York International Art Exhibition (with Pan Qiqun Cooperation), New York, USA

1995 Los Angeles Overseas Chinese Cultural and Educational Art Center, Los Angeles, USA

1994 Joint Exhibition of Chinese and American Artists, "Eagle" Gallery, Los Angeles, USA

"Love on the Li River" San Fernando Valley Mural Solo Exhibition, Los Angeles, USA

1993 Solo Exhibition, Nottingham Art Center, Nottingham, UK

1992 Guangxi Art Institute Teachers' Works Exhibition, Guangxi District Museum, Nanning, China

1991 National Art Exhibition of the Five Autonomous Regions, Guangxi District Museum, Nanning, China

1990 New York International Art Exhibition, New York, USA

New York 28 Gallery, New York, USA

1989 Personal Exhibition, Guangxi Art Institute Exhibition Hall, Nanning, China

The First National Chinese Genre Painting Grand Prix, Beijing, China

1988 In 1987, Guangxi's "Thirtieth National Day" Art Exhibition of the Region, Guangxi District Museum, Nanning, China

Double Exhibition, Guilin Exhibition Hall, Guilin, Guangxi

In 1987, the Art Exhibition of Minorities in Guangxi Region, Guangxi District Museum, Nanning, China

1984 The Sixth National Art Exhibition, National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China

1983 Guangxi Art Exhibition in Beijing, National Culture Palace, Beijing, China

1982 National Ethnic Minority Art Exhibition, Ethnic Culture Palace, Beijing, China

1980 Second National Youth Art Exhibition, National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China

1979 Guangxi Region Art Exhibition , Guangxi District Museum, Nanning, China

Publishing of works

"About Humanity: Love, Faith, Humiliation, Hope"" published by PICTURE Art Foundation (2011)

"A Guide to Contemporary Artists in Washington, USA" Published by Washington Art Enterprise (WPA) (2011)

"Beyond Boundaries - The Art of Huang Shanye" International Chinese Culture Publishing House (2010)

"Selected Works from the "River Art" International Art Exhibition" Sunburry Press Publishing Company, USA (2010)

"Cimarron Review" Oakland State University Press TranscriptPress (2009)

"Selected Works of Calligraphy and Painting by Chinese Artists in Los Angeles, USA" (2004)

"Ian Krouse (Cover and Back Cover Works)" Koch International Publishing, New York

Press (2000)

"Collection of Self-selected Works of Chinese Young and Middle-aged Painters - Special Collection of Oil Paintings" Lijiang Publishing House (1989)

"Complete Collection of Works of China Advanced Academy of Fine Arts---Central Academy of Fine Arts Volumes" Hunan Fine Arts Publishing House (1988)

Related comments

A review by Josef Woodard, art critic of the Los Angeles Times: "Yellow Flash Ye's works are full of vivid and bright colors and diverse graphic styles, and the construction of human faces and bodies reveal surreal ideas."

Anthony Coleman (A. Coleman), the art critic of the American "Daily News Sundial", commented: "Huang Shanye uses oil paint and mixed media to create colorful, vibrant and... A magical world with a unique personal style."

Dr. Jason C. Kuo, professor of art history at the University of Maryland, USA, wrote in a review of Huang Shanye’s solo exhibition: “When I first saw Huang Shanye’s current exhibition of works, my first impression was that it It is bright and colorful, full of life and vitality. When I look further, I am gradually attracted by its multi-layered visual and material sensuality, as well as the depth and complexity of the thinking about life expressed in the picture. Ye's art is a synthesis of his personal personal experience of life, as well as his life experience as a member of the Zhuang ethnic group in southwest China, a Chinese, and a Chinese-American. Therefore, in order to better appreciate his art, think carefully about these. It is particularly appropriate."

Explanation by Paola Trevisan, a senior Italian curator: “Huang Shanye’s paintings use the brilliance of color and its dreamlike magic, with different structures, textures, and images. In his paintings, imagination and creation are through the intertwining of vitality and vitality on the canvas, as well as the interweaving of space, composition and energy. Released by the vertical and horizontal connections of colors, it transcends its own spatial limitations (and gives the work a deeper aesthetic meaning)

Silas Huff, a famous composer and conductor in New York, USA. )’s words: “Thank you, Huang Shanye! Such beautiful paintings were the inspiration for this show. First there was painting, then music, then dance. . . The first time I saw Huang Shanye's art, I was immediately inspired to compose. When I met him and heard him introduce the Guangxi March 3rd Song Festival, I knew I wanted to write a large-scale symphony for it. Later, he had the idea of ????composing a ballet. The inspiration behind the whole scene came from him (Huang Shanye). Thank you, you are a great artist! (Thank you for being the great artist you are!). ”

C.Bickler, a professor at the University of London, commented: “With his own culture as elements and integrating Western art with study and research, Huang Shanye has created a unique "A work of art that is both folk and modern".

Qian Shaowu, a famous artist and professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, titled Huang Shanye's work: "Enchanted".

Chinese-American artist, Pennsylvania Liu Juncheng, professor of the art department at Franklin and Marshall College, comments: Huang Shanye’s works make me feel that the most important thing is the authenticity of himself. No matter how he paints or changes, his works always return to his soul and his emotions. and his desire. His paintings are exploring deeper things, and the pictures are rich in layers and have stories in them, giving the viewer a sense of excitement and being able to dialogue with people. As an artist, I feel that the authenticity of the work is the most important. . Huang Shanye comes from the land with folk songs and has deep feelings for his hometown. His paintings are his words, and his paintings are like his people.

Anita Luo, director of the Andrew Art Museum in the United States. Annette Rawlings commented on the "Joint Exhibition of Works by Contemporary American Artists": "What stands out in the exhibition is the Chinese artist Huang Shanye, who brought his culture into the exhibition. He also created his own paintings using crushed Chinese and English newspaper paste mixed with acrylic paint on canvas.

Very surprised! I've never seen this combination. ”

The International Chinese Culture Publishing House IPHCC officially published the album "BEYONDBOUNDARIES---The Art of SHANYEHUANG" (BEYONDBOUNDARIES---The Art of SHANYEHUANG), and it was collected by the Library of Congress in May 2010. .