Yanbei

Yanbei earned his degree from the College of Fine Arts of Capital Normal University in 1988.

After graduation, he embarked on a career as a fine arts teacher from 1989 to 2000.

At the turn of the century, Yanbei shifted his focus and established his own advertising and environmental art company. During this period, he worked on several notable landscape architecture projects.

Since then, Yanbei has devoted himself exclusively to his art. He currently resides in Lisbon, Portugal, where he dedicates his time to artistic creation.

Artistic Style

Yanbei explores an intriguing artistic space that lies between calligraphy and topography. His unique approach involves using bold, repetitive contour lines layered over subtle washes of inviting colors. This technique draws inspiration from the traditions of calligraphy and ink scroll paintings, both of which are central to Chinese history. Yanbei’s art serves as a bridge between cultural heritage and the elegantly abstract, allowing him to recall his past while pushing artistic boundaries forward.