Paintings About the Artist Yan Bo’s paintings exude a sense of warmth and happiness – an apparent influence by French artist Henri Matisse - not in terms of form, but in terms of spirit. He is strongly inspired by the optimistic attitude to life and the enthusiasm for the positive aspect of life that Matisse has. In Yan Bo’s paintings there is a strong sense of plain decoration, which may be derived from Matisse. It is a means to stress the rhythm of colours. He always resists mannerism by rich colours and strong strokes in order to express reality and feelings directly. It is worth mentioning that the construction is simple but not empty, colour bright but not vulgar, and strokes strong but under control.

1996 - Graduated from Tianjin Fine Art Academy.

2002 - Masters Degree from the Central Fine Art Academy in Beijing

2007

"Bright Side of Life", Linda Gallery, Jakarta

"Bright Side of Life", Linda Gallery, Singapore

"Bright Side of Life", Linda Gallery, Beijing

2006

"Bright Side of Life", JP Art Centre, Kaoshiung, Taiwan

2005

"Auguries of Innocence", Heng Artland, Singapore

"In the Dog House", Yan Gallery, Hong Kong

"Garden of Duo Duo", Hanmo Gallery, Beijing

2004

"Dog, Man, Woman", Lee Garden, Hong Kong

2003

- Chinese Art Today Exhibition, Beijing

- Third Chinese Oil Paintings Exhibition, Beijing

- Honored as "Excellent Young Artist" Shanghai Spring Art Salon

- "Dog, Man, Woman" Solo Exhibition, Yan Gallery, Hong Kong

2002

- Exhibited at the Summer Contemporary Art Exhibition, Beijing

- Exhibited at the Art Media and its Representation Exhibition, Beijing

- Seventh Solo Exhibition, Hong Kong

- " The Colors of My Life" Solo Exhibition, Singapore

2001

- Participated in a group exhibition,Beijing

- Sixth Solo Exhibition, Hong Kong

2000

- Exhibited at "The New Century 1979-1999 Chinese Contemporary Art Works, Chengdu Contemporary Fine Arts Museum

- Exhibited at the China Art in the Twentieth Century, Beijing, Shanghai

Fifth Solo Exhibition, Hong Kong

- Exhibited at the Chinese Contemporary Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition, Hong Kong

- Participated in a group exhibition , Beijing

1999

- Fourth solo exhibition, Hong Kong

- Commisioned to paint mural for the Museum for the Contemporary Chinese Literature, Beijing

1998

- Participated in a 3 artist group show, Beijing

- Third Solo Exhibition, Hong Kong

- Exhibited at the Chinese Landscape Exhibition, Beijing

1997

- Exhibited at the Chinese Young Artists Exhibition, Beijing, Shanghai,Shenzhen, Chengdu

- Second solo exhibition, Hong Kong

1993

- Exhibited at the second Annual National Chinese Oil Painting Exhibition, Beijing

1992

- Exhibited at the Chinese Oil Painting Exhibition, Hong Kong

1991

- Painting "Untitled" awarded bronze medal at the Sino-Japanese Fine Arts Exhibition, Beijing, Tokyo