Wu Yi(b.1966) Festival ink and colour on paper executed in 2009 66x48 cm (26 x 19 in)
Using ink and colour as the major medium in his works, Wu Yi renders contemporary subject matters without toppling any painterly tradition and medium. He depicts the emotional attachment of human beings in the modern world with his ethereal brushstrokes. In recent years, his works are imbued with a sense of simplicity represented by his gentle yet striking vocabulary. His paintings not only exemplify his honest and optimistic characters after a journey of life experience and cultural discovery, but also echo the simple and peaceful state of mind depicted in the classical Chinese paintings.