With paint like hot lava, the artwork of Zhang He surges onto the canvas - vigorous, bright, undulating colours exploding into abstracted plants and flowers.

The style of Zhang’s paintings connect him closely to European expressionism, an association embraced by the artist, who also maintains a close relationship to the traditions of Chinese oil painting. The concept of “Chi” is integral to his work, Chi a part of everything that exists, a life force, a spiritual energy. His bold strokes are gorgeous and seductive, evoking energy and passion, sensuality and angst, adding emotion to his contemporary style.

Born in Shen Yang, China in 1963, Zhang He now makes his home in Montreal.