Timothy Taylor picks Shanghai artist for Europe

Abstract artist Ding Yi from Shanghai has become the first Chinese to be represented in the United Kingdom by the British gallery Timothy Taylor.

Ding, 64, is known for his distinct style that features patterns of crosses and grids arranged in varying arrays. Some of his pieces are with museums such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and have been acquired by the auto company Daimler for its art collection.

Timothy Taylor, after whom his London gallery is named, tells China Daily in an interview over email that he has followed Ding's career for the past decade and that he felt Ding's works should be introduced to European audiences. Taylor has been visiting China for a few years now, scouting for artists he would like to work with.