ZHONG CHENG

Born in Hebei, China. In 1965 he graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts where he studied and received most teaching and influence from Li Keran. He is currently the Professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and an executive member of Chinese Artists' Association. In 1977 and onwards, he has visited the Taihang Mountains for artistic inspirations. He is particularly noted for his technical treatment of modulating ink tones and ink splashes.  In 1981, he received award from Beijing Municipal Excellence Art Works. From 1982 to 1989, “Works of Jia You Fu” were exhibited in the U.S., France, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Soviet Union, India, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.