ZHONG CHENG

Zhao Xiu was born in Shandong, China. He graduated from the Traditional Painting department of Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2007 and is currently living in Beijing. Zhao’s paintings maintained traditional literati elegance through years of exploring and imitating ancient Chinese paintings; he found an innovative way to convey traditional essence through refreshing new presentations. His recent exhibitions include: “Shandong Weifang Kite Festival Series Exhibition: Central Academy of Fine Arts Student and Teachers Group Exhibition” (2007, Chinese Painting Research Institute, Shandong); “Japan and South Korea Asian Art Exhibition” (2010, Korean Culture Centre, Beijing); “Sightseeing Journey” (2010, 798 Art District, Shandong); “Contemporary Ink Masters Gathering” (2011, Bingwen Art Garden, Beijing); “Heart Source, Good Fortune: National Young Artists Nomination Exhibition” (2014, Yanhuang Art Museum, Beijing); “Meditation: Zhao Xiu Watercolor Works Exhibition” (2015, 798 Art District, Beijing). His paintings “Thousand Peak Rain Season” and “Qionghua, a Night of Empty Mountain” are now in important private collections.