Guan Zeju was born in 1941 in Guangdong Province, China, and was a prodigy child in fine arts. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Guangzhou in the oil painting department and held his first solo exhibition in 1957. He has been a member of the Union of Artists of China.
Guan Zeju at a glance
- Born: 1941, Guangdong Province, China
- Nationality: Chinese
- Known for: Figurative oil paintings that blend Chinese heritage with contemporary culture
- Medium: Oil painting
- Education: Academy of Fine Arts of Guangzhou, oil painting department (1961 to 1966)
- Career: First solo exhibition in 1957, member of the Union of Artists of China
- Based in: The United States
He enrolled in the Academy of Fine Arts in 1961 and graduated in 1966 as an oil painting artist. His talent grew through constant hard work and study, and he held exhibitions and traveled worldwide. He also worked on orders for famous museums.
“Collections of hundreds of paintings by Guan Zeju Chinese art experts call the national wealth of China.”
He is now a senior artist at the Art Institute of Guangzhou and lives in the USA, where he combines Chinese artistic heritage with contemporary culture. His work is highly regarded and considered part of China’s national wealth. He continues to be active in the art world.