Wang Shouqing was born into a poor peasant family in a village in Gutian county, Fujian province, China in 1954 and began to paint in secondary school, during the cultural revolution. In 1987 Wang moved to London, where he studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and at Wimbledon School of Art, holding his first solo show at Morden College, south London in 1992. He later returned to Hong Kong where he continues to paint and to promote art education and open artistic dialogue between Hong Kong and other countries.
Painter Wang Shouqing was born into a poor peasant family in a village in Gutian county, Fujian province, China in 1954. He started to paint in secondary school, during the cultural revolution, when China needed individuals who could draw and write to contribute to propaganda; during this time he produced mainly portraits of Mao Zedong for the government. Wong's family immigrated to Hong Kong in 1978.
In 1987 Wang moved to London to further his art studies at the Central School of Arts and Crafts. He subsequently graduated with a BA (Hons) degree in fine arts from Wimbledon School of Art in 1992. In 1991 and 1992 he participated in group exhibitions at the Mall Galleries, London. In 1992 he held his a solo show at Morden College, south London, with the assistance of Wimbledon Art Council.
Wang subsequently returned to Hong Kong, where he worked in art and dance education projects. His colourful semi-abstract art, which has been offered at international auction, is often inspired by his travel experiences, especially visits to Tibet, as well as by the natural world and floral motifs, executed in oil on canvas or on silk. From 1993 onwards he has held many solo exhibitions in Hong Kong and participated in group shows around the world, including in South Korea, China, Paris and Germany. In 1999 he co-founded, with painter Lam Tiaxing, an association promoting both art education and open artistic dialogue between Hong Kong and other countries. He has held key roles in the Hong Kong Art Commune, ResArtist China, and the Hong Kong International Artists Association. Wang currently lives and works in Hong Kong. His work is not currently represented in any UK public collections.
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