An Overview

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Artist:  Yiping You

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Birth and Early Life

Born: 1955

Birthplace: Shanghai, China

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Education

Early Training:  Take private (Famous Artists) painting lessons for both

                           Chinese and Western art from childhood.

                        

​Formal Education

  Shanghai Normal University: Studied in the Art Department.

  Shanghai Nanshi Institute of Education: Majored in Industrial Design.

  Central Academy of Arts and Design, China: Furthered Mural Art education.

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Career

1981: Painting teacher at Shanghai Commercial College’s Advertising and Decoration     

          Department (one of the founders of the department);

1984: Art editor at China Record Company （Shanghai）and Audio and Video    

          Magazine;

1988: Moved to San Francisco, USA, to continue his career in art;

1989: Work for New Details (an artistic and creative ceramic painting studio)

1993: Manager - Nan Hai Art Center and Gallery;

1995: East Art Studio (Owner);

1996: Manager -Ting ShaoKuang Art Center;  

2000: Initiated and participated in the Shanghai Grand Theater mural project.

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Exhibitions and Awards

His works have been exhibited in Chinese and Western art exhibitions and have won several awards.

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Artistic Influence

The blend of Styles: You Yiping's work is known for its unique integration of traditional Chinese art

techniques and Western artistic styles. His multicultural education and experiences have allowed

him to create art that bridges Eastern and Western traditions.

 

Current Activities

He resides in San Francisco, USA, where he continues to engage in artistic endeavors.

Member of the Portrait Society of America.

 

You Yiping's journey from Shanghai to San Francisco has significantly shaped his artistic output,

allowing him to create a distinctive style that reflects a synthesis of his diverse artistic education and

experiences.