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, Stellar, 2019
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Stellar, 2019
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    250 x 200 cm
    98 ⅜ x 78 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Pillars of Beauty, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Pillars of Beauty, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    200 x 240 cm
    78 ¾ x 94 ½ 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, Oasis, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Oasis, 2024
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    120 x 280 cm
    47 ¼ x 110 ¼ in
  • 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, 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, Vision, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Vision, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    200 x 150 cm
    78 ¾ x 59 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Blossom, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Blossom, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    200 x 120 cm
    78 ¾ x 47 ¼ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, My World of Flowers, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    My World of Flowers, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    120 x 180 cm
    47 ¼ x 70 ⅞ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Ecstasy
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Ecstasy
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    122 x 193 cm
    48 x 76 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Focal, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Focal, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    140 cm in diameter
    55 ⅛ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Joy, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Joy, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    120 x 150 cm
    47 ¼ x 59 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Sirocco, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Sirocco, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    100 x 180 cm
    39 ⅜ x 70 ⅞ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Twilight Rain, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Twilight Rain, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    150 x 120 cm
    59 x 47 ¼ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Evening Dawn, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Evening Dawn, 2024
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    120 x 180 cm
    47 ¼ x 70 ⅞ in
  • 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, Lago Maggiore, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Lago Maggiore, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    100 x 180 cm
    39 ⅜ x 70 ⅞ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Flow of Life, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Flow of Life, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    120 x 150 cm
    47 ¼ x 59 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Evergreen, 2020
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Evergreen, 2020
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    135 x 135 cm
    53 ⅛ x 53 ⅛ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Fields of Lavender, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Fields of Lavender, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    110 x 160 cm
    43 ¼ x 63 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Golden Blossom, 2021
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Golden Blossom, 2021
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    120 x 120 cm
    47 ¼ x 47 ¼ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Here I Stand, Rooted, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Here I Stand, Rooted, 2024
    Stainless steel
    42 x 39 x 123 cm
    16 ½ x 15 ⅜ x 48 ⅜ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Wandering Through, I Feel the Sky, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Wandering Through, I Feel the Sky, 2024
    Stainless steel
    90 x 44 x 89 cm
    35 ⅜ x 17 ⅜ x 35 in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Time and Time Again, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Time and Time Again, 2024
    Stainless steel
    36 x 20 x 111 cm
    14 ⅛ x 7 ⅞ x 43 ¾ in
  • 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, 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, Sonata, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Sonata, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    100 cm in diameter
    39 ⅜ in in diameter
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Oh, How the Mountains Echoed , 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Oh, How the Mountains Echoed , 2024
    Stainless steel
    46 x 25 x 75 cm
    18 ⅛ x 9 ⅞ x 29 ½ in
  • 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, 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, Purple Contrast, 2020
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Purple Contrast, 2020
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    160 x 60 cm
    63 x 23 ⅝ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, A Garden of Purple
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    A Garden of Purple
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    80 x 110 cm
    31 ½ x 43 ¼ in
  • 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, Pink Petal, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Pink Petal, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    110 x 80 cm
    43 ¼ x 31 ½ 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, Azure
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Azure
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    70 x 90 cm
    27 ½ x 35 ⅜ 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
  • 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, 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, Coral, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Coral, 2024
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    60 x 100 cm
    23 ⅝ x 39 ⅜ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Golden Eye, 2020
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Golden Eye, 2020
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    70 cm in diameter
    27 ½ in in diameter
  • 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, Warmth of a Flower, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Warmth of a Flower, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    60 x 60 cm
    23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Thoughts, 2021
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Thoughts, 2021
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    60 x 60 cm
    23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ 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, 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, 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, Apres, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Apres, 2024
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 x 70 cm
    19 ¾ x 27 ½ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Hypnotic Fields, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Hypnotic Fields, 2024
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    60 x 60 cm
    23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Lavenda, 2021
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Lavenda, 2021
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
    19 ¾ x 19 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Sweet Memory, 2022
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Sweet Memory, 2022
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
    19 ¾ x 19 ¾ in
  • 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, 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, 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 Fields, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Happy Fields, 2024
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
    19 ¾ x 19 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Memory of Fall, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Memory of Fall, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
    19 ¾ x 19 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Change of Season, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Change of Season, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    50 x 50 cm
    19 ¾ x 19 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Pink Venus, 2020
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Pink Venus, 2020
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
    15 ¾ x 15 ¾ in
  • 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, Haven, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Haven, 2024
    Rice paper and acrylic on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
    15 ¾ x 15 ¾ in
  • Zhuang Hong-yi, Celestial Field, 2024
    Zhuang Hong-yi
    Celestial Field, 2024
    Acrylic and rice paper on canvas
    40 x 40 cm
    15 ¾ x 15 ¾ in
  • 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 p.p.
    5 ⅞ x 5 ⅞ in p.p.
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