China’s Van Gogh
赵小勇
Zhao Xiaoyong
is an artist who is good at copying Van Gogh’s paintings.
Starting from copying Van Gogh’s works in Dafen Village, Shenzhen in 1997, Zhao Xiaoyong has painted more than 100,000 Van Gogh paintings as of 2023, and is known as the “Chinese Van Gogh” by the world.
Now, he begans to try to create his own works.
RECENT WORKS
In my more than 20 years of painting life, I have always been influenced by the famous Dutch painter Van Gogh. After repeatedly copying his works, I gradually developed my own artistic perception. Driven by this powerful creative force, in recent years I have created a number of works that express my inner feelings.
Media Interviews
AbOUT THE STUDIO
Zhao Xiaoyong plan to use his old studio to show his original works, brushed the wall color this week .We need adjust the hanging position and some more details.
AbOUT DAFEN VILLAGE
According to statistics, Dafen Village produces and sells more than 1 million oil paintings every year. It is hailed as the “No. 1 Oil Painting Village in China” by art peers.
- China’s Van Gogh – Zhao Xiaoyong individual ExhibitionTime 2025.01.10 – 2025.04.10 Location Art Center, 2nd Floor, Nanshan Zhigu, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China Status Has ended China’s Van Gogh: Zhao Xiaoyong Dropout, refugee, migrant worker, apprentice, migrant worker, painter, artist… Over nearly 40 years in Shenzhen, Zhao Xiaoyong’s identity has constantly shifted and evolved. From being penniless after dropping out of school, to …
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- Interview with SZMG LONGGANG TVI was interviewed by SZMG LONGGANG TV. 🙂 Reproduction of this article in any form is prohibited without the original author’s authorization. If you need to reprint, please contact the author for authorization and indicate the source.Note: This statement applies to all original content, including text, images and videos.
- GZ Daily report on meThe “People of the Day” of GZ Daily report on me 🙂 see it: People of the Day
- Interview with Hong Kong’s TVB Jade channelToday I have the privilege of being interviewed by Hong Kong’s TVB Jade channel.:-) Reproduction of this article in any form is prohibited without the original author’s authorization. If you need to reprint, please contact the author for authorization and indicate the source.Note: This statement applies to all original content, including text, images and videos.
- Shenzhen International Oil Painting Biennale 2020My works was exhibited at the Shenzhen International Oil Painting Biennale.:-) Reprinted from
- An interview with Spanish national televisionI was interviewed by Spanish national television and I feel very honored！ Watch video: Dafen, la ciudad china de las copias de arte Reproduction of this article in any form is prohibited without the original author’s authorization. If you need to reprint, please contact the author for authorization and indicate the source.Note: This statement applies …
- A short documentary by Steve AlbrezziThe team of the famous director Steve Albrezzi recorded a short documentary for me. Reproduction of this article in any form is prohibited without the original author’s authorization. If you need to reprint, please contact the author for authorization and indicate the source.Note: This statement applies to all original content, including text, images and videos.
- Visit Pékin Fine Arts GalleryOn my first trip to Hong Kong, I visited Pékin Fine Arts Gallery and was recognized! 🙂 Reproduction of this article in any form is prohibited without the original author’s authorization. If you need to reprint, please contact the author for authorization and indicate the source.Note: This statement applies to all original content, including text, …
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