ZHONG CHENG

Guo Wei was born in Sichuan, China, graduated in 1989 from Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts with a degree in printing. He is currently a professional painter, and one of the leading artists of the second-generation Chinese avant-garde art. He received a Nomination Award in the first year of Guangzhou Biennial (1992); Academic Award in the first year of Chinese Oil Paint Biennial (1993). His works can be seen across the world in major cities, presented in exhibitions like “Dream- 2001 Chinese Contemporary Art” (London), “Face to Face- Six Artists and One Time”(2004, Tainan), “Biennale de l’art Contemporain Chinois” (2005, France), “Unclear and Clearness” (2006, Korea), “Brothers” (2006, Beijing), “Guo Wei & Guo Jin: Figurative Possibilities” (2007, New York), and many others with and without collaborations with his brother, Guo Jin. His recent solo exhibition: “Dissociation- Guo Wei’s works” (2011, K Gallery, Chengdu, China), “Guo Wei’s New Work” (2013-2014, K Gallery, Chengdu, China). Joint exhibitions include: “Portrait of the Times 30 Years of Chinese Contemporary Art” (2013, Power Station of Art, Shanghai). His works are widely collected by are enthusiasts around the world today.