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Zhang Zhi Dong Solo Exhibition 

2 February to 7 February 2018

Overview

In his 30 year career in art, Mr.Zhang was taught by many famous artists to practice the true meaning of art creation. Mr. Zhang Zhidong’s works were selected for national exhibitions and received numerous awards by China Artists Association. Horse and figure works are the main themes of Mr. Zhang’s
creations, his works bring to us the great majesty and freedom lines, well-considered composition, heavy ink with boundless atmosphere. His works have been collected by many artistic organizations and individuals in Southeast Asia.

从事中国画艺术创作三十余年,师从大江南北中国画艺术名家实践绘画艺术创作真谛,足迹踏遍中国及世界各国。几十年来潜心于中国画课题创作,作品多次入选中国美协主办的国家级美展和上海市美协主办的海派艺术作品展。中国画作品以骏马、写意人物创作为主,笔墨雄奇又充满灵性、经章布局动静相宜,色彩鲜而不俗色墨辉映。作品深受国内众多藏家的喜爱并受到东南亚各国艺术机构的欢迎。

Exhibition View

Artist

中国美术家协会会员
Member of China Artists Association
民盟中央美术院理事
Council Member of Central Arts of China Democratic League
民盟上海市美术工作者联合支部主委
Chairman of Art Workers Joint Brunch of China Democratic League
Committee of Shanghai
上海市虹口区政协委员
Member of Shanghai Hongkou CPPCC
上海民盟书画院副院长
Vice-president of Painting & Calligraphy Academy of China
Democratic League Committee of Shanghai

上海巿政协书画院特聘画师
Distinguished Artist of Painting & Calligraphy Academy of Shanghai CPPCC
上海市虹口政协书画院执行秘书长
Executive Secretary of Painting & Calligraphy Academy of Shanghai Hongkou CPPCC
上海书画院画师
The Artist of Shanghai Painting & Calligraphy Academy
上海市美术家协会会员

Member of Shanghai Artists Association
上海工艺美术学会常务理事
Executive Director of Shanghai Arts & Crafts Association

1967 Born in Dezhou, Shandong
1989 Graduated from the Arts Department of Shandong Normal University with BA degree
1990 Held the post of Senior Arts Researcher of the Education Department in Dezhou (Shandong
Province) to be in charge of the art research & teaching management work of 12 counties
1998 Emigrated and settled in Shanghai
2013-2015 went to CNU for further training in the class of figure painting creation of Mr.Liu Dawei and
been taught by many famous China artists, Mr.Liu Dawei, Prof.WangKe, Prof.ChenRong, etc.

1967年生于山东省德州市，1989年毕业于山东师范大学美术系中国画专业，获学士学位
。1990年工作于山东省德州市教育局任美术教研员，获中教高级职称，负责12县市区学校美术教
研和教学管理工作。1998年移居落户上海。2013-2015年入首都师范大学深造于刘大为中国写意
人物画创作课题班，并受教于刘大为、王珂、陈嵘等教授和中国当代著名画家。

Exhibition Details

Zhang Zhi Dong Solo Exhibition 

Exhibition Dates:

02 – 07 Feb 2018

Time:

Daily 10am – 8pm

Venue:

Visual Arts Centre (Above Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station) 

Guest of Honour:

Mr Choo Thiam Siew 朱添寿 (ICCEF 世界华人文化交流会 总裁)

Opening Ceremony: 03 Feb 2018 (Sat) 6pm

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    10 Penang Road,
    #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
    Singapore 238469

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    140 Paya Lebar Road,
    #03-04 AZ@Paya Lebar Building,
    Singapore 409015

  • Opening Hours

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    Monday to Sunday: 11am – 8pm Closed on Public Holidays, except by appointment.

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    Saturday: 10.30am - 5.30pm
    Closed on Monday to Friday, Sunday & Public Holidays, except by appointment.

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