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Zhang Chaoyang
Zhang Chaoyang
Personal Profile
Absorbing the strengths of many schools to forge a personal style
——Remembering Zhang Chaoyang, a renowned calligrapher and painter from Xinjiang
It is well known that Xinjiang is the most famous and ancient origin of Hetian jade in China. Xinjiang is also renowned for its grapes and Hami melons. Locals often speak highly of the "falling-hair" Hami melon, regarded as the king among kings of Hami melons. Its unique flavor combines creamy notes with hints of lemon, yet all varieties are sweet as honey, vibrant in color, refreshingly crisp, and nutritionally rich. Zhang Chaoyang, a distinguished painter and calligrapher from Xinjiang, was born in 1973 in Gangu County, Tianshui City, Gansu Province. From childhood, he developed a passion for painting, calligraphy, seal carving, root carving, and jade carving. In 1990, he traveled to Xinjiang to study architecture at a technical school, later completing a three-year adult education program at Dalian University of Technology. After graduation, he worked in technical management at a construction company in Urumqi, Xinjiang. During his years working in Xinjiang, he continuously studied various painting and calligraphy techniques, achieving remarkable results. Living long-term in this city fragrant with fruits, Zhang was deeply influenced by the traditional Xinjiang artists' depictions of Hami melons. Building upon their techniques, he persistently explored, carefully contemplated, respected tradition without being bound by it, absorbed the strengths of diverse schools, and diligently practiced—gradually developing his own distinctive style, which has earned recognition from peers in the art world. His paintings of Hami melons exude vividness, elegant coloration, aesthetic pleasure, and strong individuality, offering unique charm. In his technique, he uses large soft-bristled brushes to blend colors and diluted ink into a muted yellow, applying an overall wash over the melon skin. Once dry, he adds details to the skin's patterns using a mixture of yellow and ink to create naturally varying depths of tone. On canvas, the Hami melons bloom quietly, displaying hues of yellow and green, surrounded by lush, swaying leaves brimming with vitality, enhancing the warm and inviting atmosphere. His masterpieces skillfully combine meticulous detail with expressive brushwork, demonstrating profound mastery of form and ink technique, appealing equally to refined and popular tastes, bringing comfort and joy to viewers. From his brushwork, form, composition, and artistic conception, Zhang’s works reveal deep cultural cultivation and solid technical foundation, imbued with the marks of the times and distinct contemporary characteristics. Thus, they not only reflect his personal artistic style but also embody the aesthetic aspirations of a specific era. His creations depict everyday scenes with simplicity and sincerity, devoid of artificiality—emphasizing both fine detailing and holistic impact, conveying the artist’s profound affection for his homeland and its people. His individuality and talent shine through prominently. Beyond technical execution, the most essential aspect of painting lies in creating new aesthetics, establishing novel forms, and forging a unique style that expresses spiritual pursuit. Through artistic refinement, he presents a beautiful landscape steeped in nostalgic sentiment. With simplified forms, subtle coloring, and decorative brushstrokes, his compositions become delightfully intriguing and profoundly meaningful. When viewed, these Hami melon paintings instantly invigorate the spirit. Their radiant, varied colors and fluid, graceful strokes radiate boundless vitality and energy. He uses rich ink washes to render the leaves, lending them life—each leaf seems to lift its face, blooming merrily as if cheering and singing, adding dynamism to the scene. This lively and poetic ink painting delivers not only unique aesthetic beauty but also unmistakably refined and delicate artistic sensibility.
Currently a member and academician (Level I Artistic Master) of the China International Calligraphy and Painting Academy, a council member of the Weihe Calligraphy and Painting Academy in Gansu, and a member of the Xiangtu Qingyuan Literary and Art Association, Zhang Chaoyang has created numerous works in recent years, winning awards in various domestic and international painting and calligraphy competitions. His works have been frequently featured in publications such as China Calligraphy and Painting Daily and Fine Arts Daily, and have participated in exhibitions organized by the Ministry of Culture, China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and China Artists Association.
His works have been published in multiple art albums, and some pieces are collected by international friends in the United States, Japan, France, Thailand, and beyond.
Below is a summary of Zhang Chaoyang’s award-winning works: 1. In May 2018, his work “Abundant Harvest” won Second Prize in the “Great Love Xinjiang” Public Welfare Calligraphy and Painting Competition. 2. Ink painting “Jade Pearls of Abundance” won the Gold Award in the 2018 “Chinese Great Beauty” National Fine Art Competition. 3. In July 2018, he received Second Prize in the “Great Love Xinjiang” Public Welfare Calligraphy and Painting Competition. 4. In July 2018, his work “Jade Pearls of Abundance” won the Gold Award in the “Chinese Great Beauty” National Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition. 5. In 2018, his calligraphy work won the Silver Award in the “Ink River South” National Fine Art Competition; his painting “Field Delights” won the Gold Award. 6. In August 2018, his work “Jade Pearls of Abundance” won the Silver Award in the “Golden Cauldron Art Award” National Calligraphy and Painting Competition. 7. In November 2018, his work “Rural Scenery” won the Silver Award in the “Ink and Color” National Calligraphy and Painting Competition. 8. In November 2018, his work “Rural Scenery” received the Special Gold Award in the First “Tea Palace Cup” National Fine Art Competition. 9. In December 2018, his work “Exquisite Fruits of the Western Regions” won an Excellent Award in the First “Painting Academy Cup” Competition. 10. In December 2018, his fine art work won the Silver Award in the Second “Eastern Red: Homage to the Great Leader” National Poetry and Calligraphy Competition, and was honored with the title “Red Artist of the New Era.” 11. In March 2019, his work “Treasures of the Western Regions” won the Gold Award in the “Welcoming Spring Cup” National Fine Art Competition. 12. On April 1, 2019, his work “Fruitful Bounty” won the Gold Award in the “Art in the New Era” National Calligraphy and Painting Competition. 13. On April 11, 2019, his fine art work won the Second Prize in the Eighth “China Folk Art and Painting Competition.” 14. In May 2019, his work “Rural Scenery” won the Gold Award in the “Talent Cup” National Calligraphy and Art Competition, and he was named one of the “Top 100 Outstanding Calligraphers and Painters Nationwide in 2019.” 15. On May 22, 2019, his fine art work won the Gold Award in the First “Pu Songling Cup” National Fine Art, Calligraphy, and Seal Carving Competition commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC. 16. In 2019, his works “Jade Pearls of Good Fortune,” “Jade Pearls of Abundance,” and “Treasures of the Western Regions” were selected for Issue 9 of the Xiangtu Qingyuan Calligraphy and Painting Special Edition.
Currently a member and academician (Level I Artistic Master) of the China International Calligraphy and Painting Academy, a council member of the Weihe Calligraphy and Painting Academy in Gansu, and a member of the Xiangtu Qingyuan Literary and Art Association, Zhang Chaoyang has created numerous works in recent years, winning awards in various domestic and international painting and calligraphy competitions. His works have been frequently featured in publications such as China Calligraphy and Painting Daily and Fine Arts Daily, and have participated in exhibitions organized by the Ministry of Culture, China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and China Artists Association.
His works have been published in multiple art albums, and some pieces are collected by international friends in the United States, Japan, France, Thailand, and beyond.
Below is a summary of Zhang Chaoyang’s award-winning works: 1. In May 2018, his work “Abundant Harvest” won Second Prize in the “Great Love Xinjiang” Public Welfare Calligraphy and Painting Competition. 2. Ink painting “Jade Pearls of Abundance” won the Gold Award in the 2018 “Chinese Great Beauty” National Fine Art Competition. 3. In July 2018, he received Second Prize in the “Great Love Xinjiang” Public Welfare Calligraphy and Painting Competition. 4. In July 2018, his work “Jade Pearls of Abundance” won the Gold Award in the “Chinese Great Beauty” National Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition. 5. In 2018, his calligraphy work won the Silver Award in the “Ink River South” National Fine Art Competition; his painting “Field Delights” won the Gold Award. 6. In August 2018, his work “Jade Pearls of Abundance” won the Silver Award in the “Golden Cauldron Art Award” National Calligraphy and Painting Competition. 7. In November 2018, his work “Rural Scenery” won the Silver Award in the “Ink and Color” National Calligraphy and Painting Competition. 8. In November 2018, his work “Rural Scenery” received the Special Gold Award in the First “Tea Palace Cup” National Fine Art Competition. 9. In December 2018, his work “Exquisite Fruits of the Western Regions” won an Excellent Award in the First “Painting Academy Cup” Competition. 10. In December 2018, his fine art work won the Silver Award in the Second “Eastern Red: Homage to the Great Leader” National Poetry and Calligraphy Competition, and was honored with the title “Red Artist of the New Era.” 11. In March 2019, his work “Treasures of the Western Regions” won the Gold Award in the “Welcoming Spring Cup” National Fine Art Competition. 12. On April 1, 2019, his work “Fruitful Bounty” won the Gold Award in the “Art in the New Era” National Calligraphy and Painting Competition. 13. On April 11, 2019, his fine art work won the Second Prize in the Eighth “China Folk Art and Painting Competition.” 14. In May 2019, his work “Rural Scenery” won the Gold Award in the “Talent Cup” National Calligraphy and Art Competition, and he was named one of the “Top 100 Outstanding Calligraphers and Painters Nationwide in 2019.” 15. On May 22, 2019, his fine art work won the Gold Award in the First “Pu Songling Cup” National Fine Art, Calligraphy, and Seal Carving Competition commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC. 16. In 2019, his works “Jade Pearls of Good Fortune,” “Jade Pearls of Abundance,” and “Treasures of the Western Regions” were selected for Issue 9 of the Xiangtu Qingyuan Calligraphy and Painting Special Edition.
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