Questions about the Chengdu painter
Where is Dongfang Tenghong from?
Dongfang Tenghong was born in Chengdu, Sichuan, in 1962, with ancestral roots in Linhai, Zhejiang. Birthplace, ancestral origin and studio location are distinct facts. His official contact page lists his studio in Chengdu.
Does Dongfang Tenghong paint horses?
Yes. Horses are among the subjects of his oil and ink paintings. A 2017 report on the Tianfu Centennial Art Documentary Exhibition discusses his horse imagery. The website includes Eastern Dawn in Highland & White Steed, as well as works from Life Totem.
What are his artwork series?
The website groups his work into five series: Life Totem, Highland & White Steed, Flower Season, New Ink and Early Works. Pilgrim Monk is the title of an individual painting. Each artwork card gives its medium, year and dimensions.
Are Dongfang Tenghong, Zhang Jun and Dongfang Yiren the same artist?
Yes. Dongfang Tenghong was born Zhang Jun and previously used the name Dongfang Yiren. The Qingyuanji · Sichuan Painting Talks profile and his official biography record these names.
Sources
- Tianfu Centennial Art Documentary Exhibition · 2017-12-27
- Qingyuanji · Sichuan Painting Talks: Dongfang Tenghong · 2017-01-19
Published on Artron; sources are the artist’s account and Qingyuanji Art Center, respectively.
Chengdu studio