Overview

"We might not all speak the same language, but we can all read flowers."

Born in 1962 in the province of Sichuan, Zhuang Hong-yi is regarded as one of China's most influential artists. It is the combination of his Chinese background and his European influences that marks the uniqueness of Zhuang’s work. Embracing his present without losing his past, Zhuang defines a sense of self that exists between the two and enacts this personal story visually, balancing between phases of controlled planning, emotional gesture, and careful editing that result in works of beauty, surprise, and curiosity. Zhuang's work is distinguished by its bold color schemes and sophisticated, reoccurring, and precise floral motifs that symbolize a universal symbol of prosperity and optimism. Zhuang’s consistent return to this theme throughout his work showcases his ongoing refinement and experimentation, oscillating between raw emotion and carefully orchestrated artistry.

 

Over the past several decades, Zhuang has achieved international acclaim. His sculptural paintings have been showcased across the globe in over a hundred different exhibitions, including esteemed solo exhibitions at the Found Museum in Beijing, China, the Groninger Museum in the Netherlands, the Ulm Museum in Germany, the Erarta Museum in Russia, and the 55th Venice Biennale in Italy in 2013. Zhuang received his initial education at the Sichuan College of Fine Arts in China before moving to the Netherlands in 1992, where he pursued further studies at the Minerva Academy in Groningen, before establishing his artistic career in the decades that followed. The profound inspiration drawn from nature's efflorescence can be traced back to the moment Zhuang first saw the renowned tulip fields nestled within the picturesque Dutch landscapes; this inspiration continues to serve as the cornerstone of Zhuang's artistic creations. As of today, he splits his time between his studio in China and his residence in Switzerland.

 
Works
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Adore, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Adore, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    70 cm in diameter
    27 ½ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Autumn's Field, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Autumn's Field, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    70 x 90 cm
    27 ½ x 35 ⅜ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Comfort, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Comfort, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    120 x 80 cm
    47 ¼ x 31 ½ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Curiosity, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Curiosity, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    100 x 120 cm
    39 ⅜ x 47 ¼ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Dawn, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Dawn, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    193 x 122 cm
    76 x 48 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Euphoria, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Euphoria, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    130 x 110 cm
    51 ⅛ x 43 ¼ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Evening Glow, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Evening Glow, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    80 x 120 cm
    31 ½ x 47 ¼ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Feeling of Fall, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Feeling of Fall, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    60 cm in diameter
    23 ⅝ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Focus, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Focus, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    90 cm in diameter
    35 ⅜ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Gentle Flower, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Gentle Flower, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 cm in diameter
    19 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Happy Field, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Happy Field, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 cm in diameter
    19 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Magical Dawn, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Magical Dawn, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 cm in diameter
    19 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Mystery, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Mystery, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    120 x 100 cm
    47 ¼ x 39 ⅜ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Perplexing Horizon, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Perplexing Horizon, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    150 x 120 cm
    59 x 47 ¼ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Subtle, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Subtle, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    60 cm in diameter
    23 ⅝ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Warmth of a Flower, 2023
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Warmth of a Flower, 2023
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    60 cm in diameter
    23 ⅝ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Bright Afternoon, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Bright Afternoon, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
    19 ¾ x 19 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Circle of Nature, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Circle of Nature, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    160 cm in diameter
    63 in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Divinity, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Divinity, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    100 x 100 cm
    39 ⅜ x 39 ⅜ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Fall, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Fall, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    180 x 300 cm
    70 ⅞ x 118 ⅛ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Fields, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Fields, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    30 cm in diameter
    11 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Flower Wall, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Flower Wall, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    150 x 120 cm
    59 x 47 ¼ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Haze, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Haze, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
    15 ¾ x 15 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Magical, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Magical, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    30 cm in diameter
    11 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Memory, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Memory, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    60 x 60 cm
    23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Mini Series, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Mini Series, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    20 x 20 cm
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Mini Series, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Mini Series, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    20 x 20 cm
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Mini Series, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Mini Series, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    20 x 20 cm
    7 ⅞ x 7 ⅞ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Mystery, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Mystery, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    30 cm in diameter
    11 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Nostalgia, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Nostalgia, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    30 cm in diameter
    11 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Orange Flower, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Orange Flower, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    30 cm in diameter
    11 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Paradise, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Paradise, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    100 x 100 cm
    39 ⅜ x 39 ⅜ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Sweet Memory, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Sweet Memory, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
    15 ¾ x 15 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Warmth, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Warmth, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    30 cm in diameter
    11 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Waze, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Waze, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    30 cm in diameter
    11 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Whistling Breeze, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Whistling Breeze, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    80 x 110 cm
    31 ½ x 43 ¼ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Youth, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Youth, 2022
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    30 cm in diameter
    11 ¾ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, ZHY-B32284, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    ZHY-B32284, 2022
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    40 cm in diameter
    15.75 in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Marine bouquet, 2021
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Marine bouquet, 2021
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    120 x 320 cm
    47 ¼ x 126 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Balanced fields, 2019
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Balanced fields, 2019
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    110 x 320 cm
    43 ¼ x 126 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Pink field, 2019
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Pink field, 2019
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    80 x 80 cm
    31 ½ x 31 ½ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Stellar, 2019
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Stellar, 2019
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    250 x 200 cm
    98 x 78 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Connecting lines, 2018
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Connecting lines, 2018
    Rice paper, ink, and acrylic on canvas
    200 x 250 cm
    78 ¾ x 98 ⅜ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Harvest
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Harvest
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Aegean Bloom, 2021
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Aegean Bloom, 2021
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    203 x 152 cm
    79 ⅞ x 59 ⅞ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, At Birth, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    At Birth, 2022
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    60 cm in diameter
    23 ⅝ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Autumn Shift
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Autumn Shift
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Change of Day, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Change of Day, 2022
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    100 cm in diameter
    39 ⅜ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Changes
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Changes
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
    15 ¾ x 15 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Changing Seasons
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Changing Seasons
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    100 x 180 cm
    39 ⅜ x 70 ⅞ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Colour Breeze
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Colour Breeze
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    60 x 60 cm
    23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Degrees
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Degrees
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Divine Ecstasy
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Divine Ecstasy
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    200 x 250 cm
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Evergreen
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Evergreen
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    135 x 135 cm
    53 ⅛ x 53 ⅛ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Golden Era
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Golden Era
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    150 cm in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Golden Eye
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Golden Eye
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    70 cm in diameter
    27 ½ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Golden Sunset, 2021
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Golden Sunset, 2021
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    160 x 130 cm
    63 x 51 ⅛ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Interconnection, 2021
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Interconnection, 2021
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    150 x 200 cm
    59 x 78 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Iridescent Pink
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Iridescent Pink
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
    15 ¾ x 15 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Lavenda
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Lavenda
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
    19 ¾ x 19 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Love
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Love
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
    15 ¾ x 15 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Mellow Thought, 2021
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Mellow Thought, 2021
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    60 cm in diameter
    23 ⅝ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Mini Series
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Mini Series
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    20 cm in diameter p.p
    7 ⅞ in in diameter p.p
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Mini Series
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Mini Series
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    15 x 15 cm
    5 ⅞ x 5 ⅞ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Changing Bouquet, 2021
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Changing Bouquet, 2021
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    30 cm in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Nature's Skin
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Nature's Skin
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    150 x 120 cm
    59 x 47 ¼ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Nature`s Gloom
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Nature`s Gloom
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Neon Blaze
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Neon Blaze
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    120 x 100 cm
    47 ¼ x 39 ⅜ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Oval
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Oval
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    170 x 70 cm
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Pink Blast
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Pink Blast
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    100 x 100 cm
    39 ⅜ x 39 ⅜ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Pink Lush
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Pink Lush
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    120 x 150 cm
    47 ¼ x 59 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Pink Venus
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Pink Venus
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
    15 ¾ x 15 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Purple Contrast
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Purple Contrast
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    160 x 60 cm
    63 x 23 ⅝ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Red Blossom
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Red Blossom
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    140 cm in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Rose Water, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Rose Water, 2022
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    90 cm diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Summer Breeze, 2021
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Summer Breeze, 2021
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    100 x 100 cm
    39 ⅜ x 39 ⅜ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Summer Breeze
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Summer Breeze
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
    19 ¾ x 19 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Summer Night, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Summer Night, 2022
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    90 cm in diameter
    35 ⅜ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Sweet Memory
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Sweet Memory
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
    19 ¾ x 19 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Thoughts
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Thoughts
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    60 x 60 cm
    23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Three Dimensions
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Three Dimensions
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    200 x 80 cm
    78 ¾ x 31 ½ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Wildflower
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Wildflower
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    90 x 70 cm
    35 ⅜ x 27 ½ in
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