Yan Ping Zeng

Yang Bai, male, born in 1960, is a bird-and-flower painter originally from Hubei Province, currently residing in Beijing. Born into a family of scholarly tradition, he developed a deep passion for Chinese ink-wash painting from an early age, influenced by his family environment. A contemporary master painter, he was immersed in the art from childhood through observing the older generation of artists brush in ink, absorbing their techniques subtly and unconsciously. Later, he received guidance from eminent masters. In 1978, he enlisted in the military and became a military painter, gaining profound insights. His depictions of flying butterflies, tiny insects, flowers, grasses, bamboo leaves, and other subjects evoke deep affection in viewers, especially among collectors. When painting, he applies ink with decisive, swift strokes, never hesitating or lingering. He skillfully exploits the full range of ink tones—dark, light, dry, wet, and scorched—so that a single brushstroke conveys multiple layers, rendering the images vivid, lifelike, and rich in artistic atmosphere. Mr. Bai Bai reveres traditional brushwork and ink techniques, fully devoted to the study of Chinese painting, specializing in the forms and movements of birds, flowers, fish, and insects, portraying them with remarkable vitality. His works include eagles soaring through the clouds, roosters crowing proudly, magnificently elegant peonies, auspicious and prosperous peacocks, and grapevines heavy with fruit—all pursuing the harmony of rhythm and spirit, the fusion of form and essence, vigorous brushwork and refined ink tones, appealing to both refined and popular tastes. His brush lines flow smoothly yet possess strong, powerful energy, gradually developing his own distinctive aesthetic sensibility and painting language. Many leaders, renowned figures, and friends from around the world have collected his works.