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Born in 1992, currently employed as a lecturer at the Hubei University of Technology Engineering and Technology College. Graduated from the Oil Painting major in Hubei Institute of Fine Arts, he is currently the executive director of Hebei Province Young Artists Association.
About the artist
Cheng Gaorui, a talented artist born in 1992 in Wuhan, Hubei, has an impressive artistic journey. He holds a Master's degree in Oil Painting from the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts and is currently pursuing a PhD at Mahasarakham University. Throughout his career, Cheng's artwork has been recognized and exhibited in numerous prominent exhibitions and galleries across China. Notable selections and awards include the Hubei Province First Star of Art, China-Russia Young Artists Touring Exhibition, First National Art Graduate Exhibition, and the Beijing Youth Art Biennial. Cheng's artistic achievements continue to expand, showcasing his talent and dedication to his craft.
