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Changzheng ZHU
The art of raku. A Franco-Chinese artist, a graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts de Versailles, member of the Association de la Maison des Artistes as a professional French artist, Changzheng Zhu has always been immersed in art, handling the art of sculpture as well as that of painting with as much dexterity and talent. Repeatedly rewarded in France, frequently invited to organize personal exhibitions in salons or galleries, recipients of numerous awards, her works were very quickly noticed. Combining various techniques from these two cultures, they cannot in fact leave anyone indifferent. Our eyes are immediately drawn to the voluptuousness, the melancholy, the shapes, the looks of the women who constitute the heart of his inspirations and creations, as well as by the techniques used and put forward in most of his works: raku, this cooking technique where the sculptures, undergoing a thermal shock when they come out of the oven, are covered in particular with fine cracks. This specific rendering is also found in some of his paintings, leading to the production and presentation of unique and singular objects, and completely original paintings.
Inspirations
Both in sculpture and in painting, the feminine is a privileged source of inspiration. The search for harmony between volumes and lines opens up to a feminine world that is both fragile and strong.
Values
Transforming the feeling of daily life into a work of art, where women are both protagonists and muses. Blending traditional techniques and different materials in her paintings and sculptures.
Products
Paintings, sculptures, drawings on rice paper. His universe is varied and his techniques diverse, leading to the offer of original creations, more classical or more traditional, combining inspirations from his dual culture.
Changzheng Zhu was met at the art market that is taking place (all?) Sundays in the Edgard Quinet district in Paris. Among the variety of artists present, it was at his stand that we stopped first. It must be said that she is a very friendly and warm artist, who spontaneously tells you about her art, the techniques, the processes used, which is quite fascinating. Its journey and its history reveal a rich and inspired itinerary where simplicity does not exclude technicality. In order to leave with a little something from home that reflects her work, we chose this little ladybug made using the raku technique. A lucky charm that will serve as a very elegant paperweight, maybe waiting for a table one day.
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