Master of the 'water' colors

Born in 1939 in Shenxian county in Hebei province, the artist Yang Yanwen is well-known for his holistic integration of lines, forms, colors and inks into innovative compositions, as well as his contemporary Chinese painting style.

Yang is a member of the Chinese Artists Association, a director of the art committee and a professional painter at the Beijing Painting Academy. He is also rated as a first-class national artist and has received special acknowledgment from the State Council for his outstanding expertise.

Yang is now taking overall charge of the Calligraphy and Painting Division of the Central Literature and History Research Institute.