About

Artist Statement

I have discovered something magical about city streets and weather. The reflection of car lights and traffic signals on a rainy day, the blurry silhouettes of buildings when the streets are snow-covered, the endless play of light and weather — these elements dominate my art. 

My medium is oil and I paint fluid and rough strokes with both brush and palette knife, using a limited color palette that’s intended to be evocative. My main intent is not to capture the physical reality of a scene, but to express my own moods and feelings, as well as to trigger personal memories and emotions in my audience as they form their own interpretation of each piece.

Artist Bio

While growing up, Yangzi’s favorite activity was drawing, but in the middle of her teenage years other interests carried her away. Around ten years ago, while working in business, one day Yangzi was dragged by her friend to a watercolor class. What she thought she buried many years earlier suddenly resurfaced, and the passion for art came back to her in full force. There was no doubt that she found her calling, and she has been painting ever since. 

Yangzi is represented by UGallery, a leading juried online gallery. She has won local and national awards, and participated in a number of juried group shows. Her works are collected by private collectors from many parts of the world.

Select Exhibitions and Awards

2023 “Rare Glimpse”, Juried Exhibition, Arts DuPage & North Central College

2023 “Inspiring Curiosity”, Juried Exhibition, Naper Settlement

2022  Spring Online Juried Show, Finalist, American Women Artist 

2021  “Small Works”, National Juried Exhibition, Mainstreet Arts, NY

2021  "Under the Pandemic", Honorable Mentions, Virtual National Competition hosted by Naperville Art League 

2021  “4th Annual Women Artists Art Exhibition”, International Juried Exhibition, Fusion Art

2020  Merit Award, Member Show, Naperville Art League 

2019  Merit Award, Member Show, Naperville Art League