PAN GANG
潘剛
B.1962
Pan Gang’s works focuses on the beautiful aspects of daily life that often go unnoticed. His paintings intentionally contain imperfections, allowing the colors, strokes and water to flow in a relaxed and natural way throughout the piece. He utilizes Eastern style brush strokes to bring forth Western uses of color, light and shadow.
Born in Nanjing, China, 1962, Pan Gang graduated from the Nanjing Xiao Zhuang Normal Art University in 1980. In the following year, he was admitted to the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing (now known as Tsinghua University of Fine Arts) where he taught as an art teacher for a decade’s time. In 1992, he moved to England to further his studies. While in Manchester and the Lakes District of Northern England, Pan Gang immersed in the study of traditional English watercolor painting. At this time, he worked in traditional European ceramic workshops and was also involved with logo design. In 1998, he returned to China and is presently a professional artist and art critic.
2014
Solo watercolor exhibition, 798 Beijing
2012
Solo watercolor exhibition, 798 Beijing
Solo oil exhibition, 798 Beijing
2011
Group exhibition, London
2010
Group exhibition, London
Participated in the annual exhibition held by the Royal Watercolor Society
2009
Solo exhibition, Beijing
2008
Exhibited at the 798 Art District, Beijing, China
2005-2007
Numerous group exhibitions across China
2003-2004
Worked on the CCTV television program The Weekend Collector with artist Chen Yi Fei, focusing on the important role of aesthetics during the Cultural Revolution, specifically propaganda posters.
Published approximately 10 highly acclaimed articles on the aesthetics of the Cultural Revolution and classical Chinese furniture in magazines such as Art Market and Art Manager.
2002
Joint watercolor painting exhibition, Thailand
2001
Joint exhibition, Beijing
2000
Joint exhibition, Beijing
1988
Solo exhibition held at the American Embassy, Beijing, China
1992
Exhibitions held in Manchester, Bangkok, Beijing