Qiao Yuan

1980

Yixing Jiangsu China

Born in Yixing, Jiangsu, China in 1980, Qiao Yuan is one of the most talented contemporary ink landscape artists in Shanghai. She received a BA from the Academy of Fine Arts of Nanjing University in 2004. Prior to the completion of MA in the same academy in 2007, she already obtained Silver Awards at National Exhibition of Outstanding Ink Paintings by Young Fine Arts Tutors in 2004 and Jiangsu Meticulous Paintings Exhibition in 2006 respectively. Over the past decade, she has explored a new perspective of Chinese traditional landscape paintings by using blue and green mineral pigments. With the combination of the techniques of meticulous painting and freehand brushwork, one can discover detailed layers and relaxed atmosphere in her works. She applies over twenty layers of colours on a thin rice paper that adds richness to the simplicity.

Qiao’s paintings have been included in several influential exhibitions including the 5th Shenzhen International Ink Biennale in 2006 and the 3rd Chengdu Biennial in 2007. Ｈer solo exhibition was held in Shanghai in 2021. Also, her works have been exhibited in major art museums of Mainland China, including the Art Gallery of China National Academy of Painting, Beijing; Shanghai Art Museum; Creative Centre of Fine Arts College, Shanghai University; Ningbo Museum of Art; Jiangsu Art Museum, Nanjing; Chengdu Contemporary Art Gallery; and Shenzhen Art Museum.

BIOGRAPHY
1980 Born in Yixing, Jiangsu, China
2004 Bachelor's degree, Academy of Fine Arts, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
2007 Master's degree, Academy of Fine Arts, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
2012 Published catalogue Drawing the Environment: Exploring the Green and Blue Landscape Paintings
Present Lives and works in Shanghai, China

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2021

Poetic Countryside: Blue and Green Landscapes by Qiao Yuan, Chong Er Xuan Art Sapce, Shanghai, China

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2022-2023

Alisan in Wonderland, Alisan Fine Arts-Aberdeen, Hong Kong

2019

Women Ink | China Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Arts Aberdeen & Central, Hong Kong
Expressive Scenes on the Sea: Shanghai Ink Paintings, Zhou Pu Art Gallery, Shanghai, China

2017

Emerging Ink Artists: Cheuk Ka-wai Cherie, Hao Shiming, Kassia Ko, Qiao Yuan, Zhang Xiaoli, Alisan Fine Arts (Aberdeen Gallery), Hong Kong
Annual Exhibition of Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy, Art Museum of Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy, Shanghai, China

2016

The Future Form of Ink: Post 1980s Generation Artists, Jinling Art Museum, Nanjing, China

2015

Nanjing in the Six Dynasties: Young and Middle Age Jiangsu Artists Exhibition, Hande Jingshe Art Museum, Suzhou, China

2014

Deep Feelings for Thousand Mountains: Group Exhibition of Landscape Paintings, Zhuzi Art Museum, Nanjing, China
Superior Youth: Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Ink, Rong Bao Zhai, Beijing, China

2012

Vividly Landscape: Fang Jun and Students, Jiangsu Art Museum, Nanjing, China

2011

We are the World: Colour Paintings by Chinese Artists, Shanghai Expo 2010, Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai, China
Beautiful World: Invitational Exhibition of Shanghai Meticulous Paintings, Shanghai, China

2010

Impression·City: Nomination Exhibition of Contemporary City Landscapes, Ningbo Museum of Art, Ningbo, China

2009

Exhibition of Works by Woman Artists in 4-Regions, Ningbo Museum of Art, Ningbo, China

2008

Forever Classic: Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Painting, Art Gallery of China National Academy of Painting, Beijing, China
Shapes from Far away: 2^nd Contemporary Meticulous Painting Exhibition, Art Museum of Tangyun, Hangzhou, China
Good-looking, Shanghai Female Art Exhibition, Shanghai, China
Pioneers: Invitational Exhibition by the Artists of Generation of 80s, Shanghai World Trade Centre, Shanghai, China

2007

Between Two Capitals: Chinese Ink Exhibition, Artall Art Centre, Nanjing, China
3^rd Chengdu Biennale, Chengdu Contemporary Art Gallery, Chengdu, China
Focus on Generation of 70s: Ink Art Exhibition, Creative Centre of Fine Arts College, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
The Spirit of Ink: Invitational Exhibition by Academic Ink Painters, Nanjing Construction Planning Exhibition Hall, Nanjing, China

2006

Legacy & Fusion: Invitational Exhibition by Young & Middle Age Contemporary Ink Painters, Hangzhou Grand Theatre, Hangzhou, China
5^th Shenzhen International Ink Biennale: National Exhibition of City Landscapes, Shenzhen Art Museum, Shenzhen, China

SELECTED AWARDS
2004 Silver Award, National Exhibition of Outstanding Ink Paintings by Young Art Tutors, Hangzhou, China
2006 Silver Award, Exhibition of Jiangsu Meticulous Paintings, Jiangsu Art Museum, Nanjing, China

SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Jiangsu Art Museum, Nanjing, China
Ningbo Museum of Art, Ningbo, China