About the Artist Ting Shao Kuang
I use my art to show my love to the world”
Born in Shaanxi in Chenggu, China, Ting’s early years were heavily influenced by the disastrous Sino-Japanese war that nearly destroyed his homeland. Ting’s parents were evacuated to Taiwan leaving him abandoned at the age of nine. He became isolated lonely but found great solace in painting. In 1957 he was accepted into Beijing’s Central Academy of Arts and Crafts. During his studies he discovered Matisse, Picasso and Modigliani, artists who were to prove to be a huge influence on Ting.. In an effort to gain complete artistic freedom, Ting made a move to the United States where he found huge success. Ting has been commissioned by governments of the US and China as well as organizations within the United Nations. He has produced both new works and limited edition prints and is one of the most celebrated Chinese artists of this time.