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Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

Chinese, b. 1981
Hongyu Zhang’s artworks take root in calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting. The line creates the fundamental unity of all his works, particularly his portraits, which have a striking expressive power. The artist draws them on different mediums placed directly on the floor, with music helping him to find the strength, rhythm and movement of each work. He creates an energetic space that attracts and captivates, inviting us to decipher the artist’s nervous writing, which seems to have been invented to understand the depths of the soul. “For me, a work is the meeting between a subject and the artist’s thoughts, his experiences. It is about giving an impression, translating a feeling... This approach is central to the aesthetic system of traditional Chinese painting: it is more about expressing a sensation than painting a reality.’’
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Artist: Zhang Hongyu
No. 172 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media
No. 172 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media

No. 172 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

No. 172 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian ink and charcoal on kraft paper mounted on canvas. Dimensions are 100 × 65 cm (39.3...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, India Ink, Mixed Media, Charcoal

No. 200 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange
No. 200 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange

No. 200 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

No. 200 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian ink, charcoal, pastels and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 150 × 100 cm (59.1 × 3...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

No. 209 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange
No. 209 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange

No. 209 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

No. 209 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with India ink, acrylic, charcoal and pastel on canvas, dimensions are 140 × 100 cm (55.1 × 39....

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Canvas, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Acrylic

Nocturnal Melody 2 by Hongyu Zhang 55 × 39 In Painting, Horses at Night, Framed
Nocturnal Melody 2 by Hongyu Zhang 55 × 39 In Painting, Horses at Night, Framed

Nocturnal Melody 2 by Hongyu Zhang 55 × 39 In Painting, Horses at Night, Framed

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

Nocturnal Melody 2 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian Ink, pastel and acrylic; etching on cardboard mounted on stretcher; dime...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Pastel, India Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Cardboard

No. 206 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange
No. 206 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange

No. 206 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media, orange

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

No. 206 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with India ink, charcoal, pastel and acrylic on kraft paper mounted on canvas, dimensions are 1...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

No. 217 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media
No. 217 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media

No. 217 by Hongyu Zhang - Contemporary portrait painting, mixed media

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

No. 217 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian ink, acrylic, pastel and engraving on grey cardboard mounted on canvas, dimensions ...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Pastel, India Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

Tribute to Artists 17 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting, blue
Tribute to Artists 17 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting, blue

Tribute to Artists 17 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting, blue

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

Tribute to Artists 17 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian ink, acrylic, charcoal, pastel and engraving on gray cardboard mounte...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

Tribute to Rodin 5 by Zhang Hongyu - contemporary painting, black
Tribute to Rodin 5 by Zhang Hongyu - contemporary painting, black

Tribute to Rodin 5 by Zhang Hongyu - contemporary painting, black

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

Tribute to Rodin 5 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian ink, pastel, acrylic, engraving and collage on cardboard mounted on canv...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

Tribute to Artists 2 by Zhang Hongyu - Portrait painting, black and white
Tribute to Artists 2 by Zhang Hongyu - Portrait painting, black and white

Tribute to Artists 2 by Zhang Hongyu - Portrait painting, black and white

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

Tribute to Artists 2 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with India ink, acrylic, pastel and engraving on cardboard mounted on canvas, dime...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Pastel, India Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

Tribute to Michelangelo IV by Zhang Hongyu - mixed media and engraving, blue
Tribute to Michelangelo IV by Zhang Hongyu - mixed media and engraving, blue

Tribute to Michelangelo IV by Zhang Hongyu - mixed media and engraving, blue

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

Tribute to Michelangelo IV is a painting by Paris-based Chinese contemporary artist ZHANG Hongyu which represents the famous David by Michelangelo, exhibited at the Galleria dell’Aca...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

Tribute to Artists 18 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting, blue
Tribute to Artists 18 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting, blue

Tribute to Artists 18 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting, blue

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

Tribute to Artists 18 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian ink, acrylic, charcoal, pastel and engraving on gray cardboard mounte...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving, Canvas, Charcoal, India Ink

Tribute to Michelangelo III by Zhang Hongyu, Contemporary Painting, Mixed Media
Tribute to Michelangelo III by Zhang Hongyu, Contemporary Painting, Mixed Media

Tribute to Michelangelo III by Zhang Hongyu, Contemporary Painting, Mixed Media

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

Tribute to Michelangelo III is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian ink, pastel, acrylic, engraving and collage on cardboard mounte...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

A Second 4 by Hongyu Zhang - Semi-abstract contemporary painting, black, orange
A Second 4 by Hongyu Zhang - Semi-abstract contemporary painting, black, orange

A Second 4 by Hongyu Zhang - Semi-abstract contemporary painting, black, orange

By Zhang Hongyu

Located in Paris, FR

A second 4 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with India ink, acrylic, pastel and engraving on grey cardboard mounted on canvas, dimension...

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2010s Contemporary Zhang Hongyu Figurative Paintings

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Pastel, India Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Etching

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Located in Paris, FR

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Zhang Hongyu figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Zhang Hongyu figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Zhang Hongyu in acrylic paint, board, cardboard and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Zhang Hongyu figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alex Blas, James Wolanin, and Ignacio Trelis . Zhang Hongyu figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,038 and tops out at $11,330, while the average work can sell for $9,311.