Xinshou YANG

Born in 1984 in Qingzhou, Shandong, Yang Xin Shou has a distinctive approach to landscape painting. His creative process begins with bold and uninhibited ink splashes, allowing the interplay of ink, color, and water to unfold freely. Once the desired harmony is achieved, he meticulously refines and integrates the composition, transforming chaos into unity. The final details are carefully rendered with fine brushstrokes, reflecting his audacious vision and precise craftsmanship. Yang's works retain the poetic essence of traditional Chinese landscape painting while incorporating a modern aesthetic sensibility.

Yang often depicts "empty mountains"—devoid of people, trees, or waterfalls. Instead, he crafts purely natural landscapes that evoke the feeling of an otherworldly realm. These mountains defy temporal boundaries, leaving viewers unable to discern whether they belong to the past or the present. They emerge starkly, isolated and still, embodying an absolute stillness.

Yang aspires for his viewers to experience a moment of profound "kūjaku-sei" (a sense of emptiness and tranquility), even if only for a second, as they encounter his work. His paintings serve as a focal point, anchoring the gaze and leaving a lasting impression of serene desolation.