TAO DONGDONG
陶冬冬
B.1959
An artist with an indissoluble bond with water, Tao DongDong is known for his unique “water ripple” creation style where he paints every figure meticulously with a technique that imitates the reflection in water. His fondness for the natural element spans back to his childhood. Tao views water as the key to unlock the wisdom of people’s souls. He finds that by turning water into an image it creates more room to express spirituality.
Born in Beijing in 1959, Tao Dongdong graduated from the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts in 1984. He worked as an art editor at China’s Pictorial Press before moving to the United States to study at the North Carolina School of Art in 1986 to pursue his master’s degree in fine arts. In 1988, he produced the largest mural “Happiness” in the United States, and was awarded the “U.S. Presidential Outstanding Artists” and the title of “American Artist Special Talent” and other honors. Having spent over 20 years in America, he now lives and works in Beijing.
Tao Dongdong has participated in many exhibitions over the years at home and abroad. His works are collected by various art museums, galleries, private collectors and offered at auction multiple times.
2021
Art Shenzhen, Expo
2019
“Praina of Water-Tao”, Solo exhibition, 798, Beijing, China
2018
The 10th Art Beijing “American Contemporary Prints Exhibition”
2017
Exhibition of Academy of Tsinghua University, Beijing
2016
“Tao DongDong”, Solo exhibition, Yiyou Art Center, Beijing, China
2015
“Pure-Awaken”, Solo exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan
2014
“2014 Spring”, Solo exhibition, Beijing, China
“The Drunken Beauty Series”, Solo exhibition, the 7th Art Beijing, Beijing, China
“Painting Li Ao” Press Conference, Taiwan
2013
“Fire and Water Compatible Series”, Solo exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan
Solo exhibition at China Construction Bank Private Banking, The 8th Art Beijing, Beijing, China
2012
Exhibition China, Beijing, China
Exhibition China, Duolun Museum of Modern Art, Shanghai, China
Exhibition China, Barcel Contemporary Art Museum, Suzhou, China
Exhibition China, Hubei institute of Fine Arts, Wuhan, China
Exhibition China, The China Millennium Art Museum, Beijing, China
Los Angeles Art Expo, Los Angeles, United States
Created “Blessed Terroir” for “Great Wall Terroir” for COFCO (China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation)
2011
“Pure”, Solo exhibition, 798, Beijing, China
“Pure”, Solo exhibition, Beverly Hills, California, USA
2009
“The Water World Series”, Solo exhibition, Laguna Beach, California, USA
1988
Created “Happiness”, the largest mural in the U.S., Asian Garden Mall, California, USA
1986
Solo exhibition, New York, USA
ARTWORKS
Ethereal Red Dot
Prajna’s Bloom No.3
Prajna’s Bloom No.8
Orange Śarīra
Golden Śarīra
Red Prajna
Rose Prajna
Ethereal Soul
Emerald Soul
Rose Ethereal Heaven