b. 1979, China

You Jin Biography

You Jin began painting at a very young age, eventually studying at the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in hisnative city. When working, he starts with ‘pure colour’, and begins introducing other colours little by little.Today he is best known for his highly saturated canvases which are a riot of near-psychedelic colour and line.

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He is fascinated by the ever-changing urban environment, and the seemingly endless possibilities that citiesseem to suggest. Accordingly, his works often contain numerous perspectives—leaving the viewer with theimpression of looking in many directions at once.

You Jin has participated in numerous exhibitions from around the world, including the latest ones: Metaphor,68 Projects, (Germany, 2021); Mountains & Streams, CFHILL, (Sweden, 2018); and 20 +4 +1 New Identities,VDA, (Germany, 2014).

Text courtesy Tang Contemporary Art

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Ruyi Reborn by You Jin contemporary artwork sculpture, mixed media
You Jin Ruyi Reborn, 2021 Acrylic, resin, stainless steel, and paint
63 x 66 x 73 cm
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Revitalize by You Jin contemporary artwork painting
You Jin Revitalize, 2018 Oil on canvas
180 x 260 cm
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Recurrent Gathering by You Jin contemporary artwork painting
You Jin Recurrent Gathering, 2022 Oil on canvas
160 x 120 cm
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Pistil Blooms, Spirit Enlightened by You Jin contemporary artwork painting
You Jin Pistil Blooms, Spirit Enlightened, 2022 Oil and acrylic on canvas
180 x 180 cm
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Life Goes on without End by You Jin contemporary artwork painting
You Jin Life Goes on without End, 2021 Oil and acrylic on canvas
100 x 80 cm
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Gradual Proliferation by You Jin contemporary artwork painting
You Jin Gradual Proliferation, 2022 Oil on canvas
160 x 120 cm
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Feasting on Haze and Mist by You Jin contemporary artwork painting
You Jin Feasting on Haze and Mist, 2022 Oil and acrylic on canvas
180 x 180 cm
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Entering the Realm on a Boat by You Jin contemporary artwork painting
You Jin Entering the Realm on a Boat, 2017 Oil on canvas
240 x 180 x 3 cm
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