Mingzhang Sun
It all begins with emotion – layers of thoughtfully examined and poignantly lived emotion that is painted onto canvas and sewn into the fabric. Emotions give meaning to life and breathe life into the art of Mingzhang Sun. Ming's work resonates with grace and power, inviting us to experience the world through the spectrum of intensely felt emotions.
Ming's artistic style is a fusion of figurative expressionism and neo-romanticism, infused with elements of Chinese landscape painting and the aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy. His artworks exude refined elegance and sensuality. Through the use of figural distortion and elongated forms, Ming evokes themes of sexuality and heartbreak, while also capturing the mood of palpable solitude, unwavering hope, and reverence. Symbolism plays a significant role in his artworks, often alluding to Chinese lore and mythology.
Ming embraces a diverse range of materials in his artistic practice, pushing the boundaries of different mediums to explore unseen connections and hidden meanings. His recurring themes revolve around the interconnectedness of humanity, the relationship between fear and perception, and the ongoing interplay between the choices we make and the choices we let slip away.
Mingzhang Sun (b. 1990) is a distinguished multidisciplinary artist originally from China, now based in London. His extensive training includes Chinese and European painting, fashion de- sign, costume design, soft sculpture, installation, and performance art, creating a rich tapestry of diverse mediums in his artistic practice. A recent graduate of the Royal College of Art, where he earned a Master’s degree in Contemporary Art Practice, Mingzhang is an alumnus of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and the University of the Arts in London. His exceptional talent has been honoured with prestigious awards, such as the 2013 CAFA President’s Choice Award and the 2017 UAL Excellence in Design and Realisation for Performance Award. He was also awarded the Deputy Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship at the Royal College of Art for 2024. Mingzhang’s captivating artworks have been featured in solo and group exhibitions throughout the United Kingdom, China, New Zealand, and Europe, highlighting his unique voice and vision in the contemporary art scene.
