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Sanzi | |
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| Born | 22 April 1965 Yangzhou, China |
| Education | Institute of Fine Arts, Hunan Normal University |
| Known for | Painting, drawing, sculpture |
| Notable work | Summer Song to Lotus (2007), Autumn (2009) |
Sanzi (Chinese: 散子; pinyin: Sǎnzǐ, born in 1965 in Yangzhou, Jiangsu) is a widely recognized contemporary artist.[1] Known for his mastery of deploying a combination of techniques including Western painting, traditional Chinese ink painting, metal, wood and porcelain works.
Heavily influenced by Taoism, he often signs his works with “Sanzi” (散子) which has the metaphysical meaning of “floating”, “freedom” and “humility”. Many of the subjects of his paintings reflect concepts of humanity and cosmos. The ideas described by Taoism as inaction (keeping things in their nature without interference), “The best of men is like water”, contemplation, and the universe, are often used in the themes of Sanzi's works. Sanzi's works are full of energy and inspiration. His artworks have a holy level and every audience has been deeply impressed. His artworks also inspire the audience and convey the artist's message, which believes that the most beautiful image in the world of God and humans is maintaining the most natural form. Every life is nourished by natural energy. Sanzi considers that the processes, meanings, and health of life are the parts that people should cherish and pursue in the process of discovering and pursuing different stages of life.[2]
He gained recognition in 2005,[3] and is now one of the well-known figures in contemporary Chinese art.[4] He now resides in Suzhou.
- ^ "Sanzi& Sanzi Studio" Artron.net
- ^ "About Sanzi" Sanzi Art Gallery Website
- ^ Not • Dao & Works of Sanzi (I), Published 2009 Lingnan Art Publishing House, ISBN 978-7-5362-4046-9
- ^ "Sanzi & Sanzi Studio" Artron.net