In 1984, Yang Yang left his home in Nanchang, China and came to the
U.S. to expand his studies in the arts and embark on his journey to
become the renowned contemporary artist that he is today.
His works are characterized by mythical settings where animals and
humans share an existence of ambiguity - capturing an unconstrained
perception of humanity through a combination of monochromatic
colors, textures, and figures that transcend racial and ethnic
assignment. Seeking to provoke a story inside each viewer, Yang Yang’s works
conduct a constantly growing narrative shaped by the mystique and
internal interpretation of its viewers - bringing us into an illusory
world beyond dimensions.
"There is no answer. You just have to think about it. If the artist does
not tell the story, there will be a thousand stories." – Yang Yang
Yang Yang's works have exhibited in world class museums including the
Xi’an Art Museum (2004), the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (2007), and
the ShanDong Art Museum (2014).
Chronology/杨扬大事年表
1953
Yang Yang was born in Nanchang, China. His father, Yang Ge, an engineer, and his mother, Qi Hua Ling, an elementary school teacher
杨扬生于中国江西南昌，父亲杨格，工程师，母亲齐华齢，小学教师。
1969
16岁在令居职业画家朱玉符的启蒙下开始画画，杨扬认为这是在他今后受教育过程中所遇到的最好的老师，无论在艺术涵养还是在人生哲理方面。
At age 16, meets the painter Zhu Yu Hu, from whom Yang Yang receives his first training. Zhu Yi Hu is considered by Yang Yang to be one of the best art teachers he has ever encountered in terms of artistic doctrine and philosophy
1975
年毕业于江西宜春师范
Graduates from Yichun Teachers College in Jiangxi, China
1976-80
年在江西丰城小港中学教语文，在这期间经常参加县文化站举办的美术创作小组，学会了版画。
Begins teaching career at Xiao Gang High School in Jiangxi, China. Teaches literature and art and becomes heavily involved the Jiangxi Art Association
1980-1984
在南昌青山湖学校教语文。
Teaches Art and Literature at Jiangxi Nanchang Qishanhu school
1981-82
年在江西师范学院下罗分院艺术系进修。齐宪模，张远游，两位可亲可爱的老先生，与其说是美术老师不如说是灵魂造就者。
Studies at the Art department, Jiangxi Teachers College in Nanchang, China. Under Mr. Qixianmu and Mr. Zhangyuanyou, Yang refers to these teachers as the "soul makers"
1984-87
赴美留学，获美国奥古斯塔娜大学艺术硕士学位。
Leaves China for the USA to study art. Earns MA Degree in Select Study in Art from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD
1987-1991
年在美国奥古斯塔娜大学艺术系教书。
Teaches art at Augustana College art department in Sioux Falls, SD
1987
年4月26日版，《奥格斯里德》，题为《画家给我们城带来中国色彩》刊登了杨扬作品《长安月》。
ARGUS LEADER (Newspaper, April 26, 1987）Article title: “Artist Brings Colors of China to City, Classes and Artwork”; Featured artworks: “Chang An Moon”
1988
年，《奥古斯塔娜今日》（1988年3月刊第15期），题为《奥大画家追溯中国神秘》刊登了杨扬作品《后羿射日》。
AUGUSTANA TODAY (Volume 15, #4 March, 1988)Article title: “Augi Artist Traces Ancient Chinese Myths”; Featured artwork: “Hou Yi Shoots the Sun”
1988
年，美国《面谈》艺术杂志1988年3月刊，刊登杨扬作品《女娲》，《后羿》和《吴刚》。
Interview Magazine (March issue, 1988) featured Yang Yang's artworks "Nuwo", "Houyi" and "Wugang"
1988
年，美国艺术杂志《美术新闻》，1月刊，2月刊，3月，4月刊相继刊登杨扬作品《石器时代》《中国爱》《后羿》和《女娲》。
ArtNews Magazine (1988, January-April issue) featured Yang Yang's works of "Stone age" "China Love" "Nuwo"and "Houyiu"
1988
美国《古董艺术》杂志，1988年秋季日文刊，刊登杨扬作品《女娲补天》。
Art&Antique Magazine (1988 Autumn issue) featured Yang Yang's works of "Nu Wo Mends the sky"
1989
年美国《奥格斯里德》报刊， 6月18日 刊登杨扬作品《慢板》。
ARGUS LEADER (June 18, 1989 - Sioux Falls, SD) Featured artwork: "Allegro”
1989
年美国《国际日报》，10月5日题为《美国艺术界新星-杨扬》刊登了杨扬作品《板》。
INTERNATIONAL DAILY NEWS (October 5, 1989, CS, USA)ARTICLE title: “American Art World’s Bright Star – Yang Yang”; Featured artwork: “Allegro”
1989
年9月美国前总统福特总统在苏活市明理哈哈乡村俱乐部接见杨扬和他妻子俞祖欣。
Meets with Former President Gerald Ford, Minnehaha Country Club, Sioux Falls, SD
1989
年10月8号，洛杉矶《中国日报》题为《杨扬艺术打开比华利山庄》。
Chinese Daily News (October 8, 1989, Los Angeles, CA)Article title: “Yang Yang Opened Up Professional Art Road, Has Art Show in Beverly Hills”
1990
年4月4日，洛杉矶《国际日报》题为《杨扬艺术的内在精神》，刊登了杨扬作品《圣桃》和《铜器时代》。
INTERNATIONAL DAILY NEWS (April 4, 1990. CA, USA)Article title: “Yang Yang’s Art Principle Lay Particular Stress on the Inner World; Continue Searching and Portray Vast Spiritual Space”; Featured artworks: “The Divine Peach” and “The Bronze Age”
1991
年应邀赴中国西安美术学院讲学，并获西安美术学院研究院研究员荣称。
Visits Xi’an Fine Art Institute by invitation. Granted research fellowship by Xi’an Fine Art Institute, China
1991
年5月在香港SOGO画廊个展。
Solo exhibition in SOGO Gallery of SOGO Hong Kong Co. Ltd.
1991
年《江西画报》12月刊题为《走出迷宫》刊登杨扬作品《造天》《车》。
Jiang Xi Pictorial (6th Issue December 1991, Jiangxi, China) Article title (translation from Chinese): “Plunging Towards the Enigmatic Art Palace”; Featured artworks: “The Creator”, “Nu Wo Mends the Sky”, “Chariot” and “China’s Love II”
1992
美国欧克波基艺术中心，举办个展
Solo exhibition in Lakes Art Center in Okoboji, IA
1992
年《江西日报》，题为《打入美国艺术世界》刊登杨扬作品《女娲补天》《爱》。
JIANG XI DAILY (March 1, 1992 - Jiangxi, China) Article title: “Rush into the American Art World”; Featured artworks: “Nu Wo Mends the Sky” and “China’s Love”
1994
年《杨扬画册》出版-美国国际艺术资源。
The book entitled Yang Yang is published by International Art Resource Publishing
2000
年5月奥古斯塔娜大学艺术中心画廊举办个展。
Solo exhibition in Augustana College Gallery, Sioux Falls, SD.
2002
年美国苏艺术中心，集体展。
Shows at Su Arts Center IW
2004
年中国陕西美术馆，举办个展。《杨扬画册》出版/YY画廊。
Releases book Yang Yang: Drawing and Work at the Museum of Fine Art Shaanxi is published in conjunction with exhibition at the Museum of Fine Art Shaanxi
2006
年美国《亚洲报》题为《杨扬个展在明里阿波利斯美术博物馆举行》刊登杨扬作品《无题》。
Asian American Press (April 21, 2006) Article title: “Yang Yang Exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art” by Tom La Venture. Featured artwork: “Untitled” (2005)
2006
荣获美国前五大美术博物馆之一，明里阿波利斯美术馆举办个展。
Solo exhibition at Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2006
年《斯达曲兵》报，题为《原始的力量》由作家，美术评论家，道格.汉盛发表评论刊登杨扬作品《第三百万吨级》。
STAR TRIBUNE (April 28, 2006) Review title: “Primitive Forces” by Doug Hanson. Featured artwork: Detail of “The 3rd Megaton”
2007
年10月，奥古斯塔娜大学艺术中心，举办个展。
Solo exhibition in Augustana College Gallery, Sioux Falls, SD
2007
年11月奥古斯塔娜大学西部文化研究中心，举办个展。
Solo exhibition at Center for Western Study, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD
2007
年4月，在美国纽约，美国华人艺术协会，画廊456举办个展。
Solo exhibition at Chinese American Arts Council in New York City
2009
年重要作品《暗算》系列，被美国莫比欧美术博物馆收藏。
"Calculator series" collected by Mobile Museum of Art in Mobile, AL.
2009
由美国华人艺术协会协办杨扬个展位，参加巴塞尔当代亚洲艺术展。
Shows at Art Asia - Basel
2009
年由美华艺术协会协办杨扬个展位，参加纽约亚洲当代艺术展。
Shows at International Contemporary Art in New York
2009-2012
杨扬作品参加芝加哥国际当代艺术展。
Shows at Art Chicago
2010
美国肯萨斯艺术中心，举办个展。
Solo exhibition at Kansas city Art Center.
2009
美国黑领带杂志采访，在YOUTUBE - "Yang Yang Art Hamptons"
Black Tie Magazine interview. Youtube - "Yang Yang Art Hamptons"
2009
作品参加美国纽约军火库国际当代艺术展。
Participate International Armory Art show.
2009-2014
参加棕榈滩国际当代艺术展。
Participate Art Palmbeach International
2009-2013
作品参加斯高普国际当代艺术迈阿密展。
Shows at Scope Art Miami Contemporary
2014
年4月美国《名都季刊》采访杨扬，刊登在4月1号季刊，题为《当代艺术画廊YY画廊》。
Mandarin Quarterly Chicago, Interview/2014 Spring Issue
2014
年7月18日纽约《侨报》刊登《长岛汉普顿的艺术博览会》采访谈。
New York Qiaobao interview Yang Yang at Art Hamptons
2014
年作品参加洛杉矶国际当代艺术展。
Shows at LA Historic Modern Contemporary Art Show
2014
年作品参加美国长岛汉普顿斯国际当代艺术展。
Shows at Art Hamptons
2014
12月在山东省美术馆举办个展。
Solo exhibition at ShanDong Fine Art Museum
2014
年《杨扬画册》出版，由美术评论家，教授郑岗先生编撰。
Yang Yang's book edited by Art Critic and professor Zheng-gang