Yingzhao Liu
Not a brush stroke to be seen. This photo realistic artist compels you to sit down and enjoy the feast he had prepared for you. Yingzhao’s still-life’s are masterful in their execution and flawless in his depiction of the subject. His use of color and light, bring these vibrant images alive.
Born in 1956 in Heilongjiang Province, China. YingZhao Liu received a Bachelor of Art from Harbin Normal University in China, and went on to receive his Master of Fine Arts degree from Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts, China. In 1992, he became a lecturer in the Department of Oil Painting at TianJina Academy of Fine arts, and later a Professor at the Academy of Art Design, at TianJina Academy of Fine Arts.
Liu was first introduced to America in 1995 by participating in a delegation of young Chinese oil painters. He toured major U.S. cities with the group which held exhibitions in each of the seven cities visited. He has won several awards and honors, including those at the International Fair of Asian Arts, the Biannual Oil Painting show in Guangzhao and at the 50th Anniversary of the Publication of Art Symposium in Yanani.
Yingzhao Liu has exhibited in American, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Macco, England, and Japan. Numerous painting have been auctioned off by Christies in Hongkong, and his painting have been published in the following Chinese Magazines: China Oil Paintings; Art; Art Observer; Northern Art, Academic of Art; and Album of Oil Paintings by 100 Contemporary Artist. His oil painting achievements have been widely reported by television, radio broadcast and news media in China. Currently, Liu has moved from his native China to the United States, now residing outside of Boston.