Peng Si Biography

Peng Si (b. 1980) graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Since his student days, he has garnered recognition for his works in photography, mixed media, intaglio, and oil painting, earning accolades at the China Oil Painting Exhibition and the National Art Exhibition. His works have been exhibited in locations such as Macau and Columbia University in the United States. He has also held solo exhibitions at venues including the Daegu Art Museum in South Korea, the Arthur M. Sackler Museum of Art and Archaeology at Peking University, and the National Art Museum of China.

Peng Si excels in Western painting materials, techniques, and styles, while embodying the charm and ambiance of Eastern aesthetics. Drawing from the light and composition of Rembrandt, he integrates the Chinese style of inquiry and reflection on contemporary themes, akin to ancient steles, and skillfully incorporates the elements of Chinese calligraphy and ink painting into his oil painting forms. This has earned him high praise from art critics for his ability to “Sinicize Western art” and “modernize tradition.”

Beneath the seemingly subtle and tranquil images of his paintings lies a deep, emotive undercurrent marked by restraint and introspection. The elements of desolate seclusion and vast, desolate scenes in his works not only reflect profound contemplation on life and historical insight but also highlight his distinctive and highly identifiable style that is full of tension.

Born: 1980, Hengyang, Hunan
Education: Graduated in 2004 from the Printmaking Department, Central Academy of Fine Arts

Experience:

2002: Received an Excellence Award at the Nokia Asia-Pacific Painting Competition for his work “Untitled I”

2004: Awarded the Bronze Prize for the “Light of the Academy” at the Central Academy of Fine Arts for his series “My Style My Show”

2004: Received the Silver Prize at the Central Academy of Fine Arts Graduation Exhibition for his series “My Style My Show,” with “My Style My Show No.7” being acquired by the Central Academy of Fine Arts Museum

Solo Exhibitions:

2022: “Yao Yao,” New Oxygen Art O2ART, Beijing

2016: “New Landscape – Peng Si Oil Painting Exhibition,” National Art Museum of China

2014: “Scenery Si He – Peng Si Art Exhibition,” Beijing Painting and Calligraphy Art Museum

2010: “Different Worlds, Same Flow – Peng Si Oil Painting Exhibition,” Arthur M. Sackler Museum of Art and Archaeology, Peking University

2010: “Peng Si Oil Painting Exhibition,” Daegu Art Museum, South Korea

2008: “Wind – Peng Si Oil Painting Exhibition,” Beijing

Group Exhibitions:

2009: “East-West Dialogue – Third Sino-German Contemporary Artists Joint Exhibition,” Beijing

2007: “Triumph – Invitational Exhibition of Chinese Contemporary Art”

2007: “Art China – National Painting Exhibition,” Beijing

2006: “Celebrating Our Beautiful Life – Emerging Artists Exhibition,” Beijing

2005: “Contemporary Vision – Excellent Works of Students from the Central Academy of Fine Arts,” Macau

2005: “Century Ink Art Gallery Collection Exhibition,” Beijing

2004: “Columbia University Art Exchange Exhibition,” USA

2003: “Third China Oil Painting Exhibition – Fine Works Exhibition,” Beijing

2002: “National College Printmaking Teaching Annual Exhibition,” Beijing