Chang Yu

Chang Yu

About the artist

Artist Profile

Yu Chang was born in Nanjing on July 22, 1957.

Yu Chang's famous work was composed by him in1991The Iron Army of the Year

From 2002 to 2012, he was the president of Guangzhou Sculpture Institute, and now he is the honorary president of Guangzhou Sculpture Institute, vice chairman of Guangdong Provincial Art Association, member of Art Committee of National Urban Sculpture Committee, national-level artist, visiting professor of Sculpture Department of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, and visiting professor of Huali College of Guangdong University of Technology.

Introduction to the main works

Introduction of main works

In 1987, "The Future Belongs to Me" (Tang Daxi and Yu Chang) won the first National Urban Sculpture Excellence Award.

In 1989, his work "Challenge" won the silver medal at the 7th National Art Exhibition and the first prize of the "Liu Kaiqu Sculpture Art Foundation Award" for excellent literature and art in Guangdong Province on the 40th anniversary of the founding of the country, and the 4th Lu Xun Literature and Art Award.

In 1991, his work "Iron Army" won the gold medal in the provincial art exhibition and the silver medal in the 70th anniversary national art exhibition.

In 1992, his work "Evolution" won the prize of excellent works in the National Art Exhibition on the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Yan'an's literary speech.

1992 "Challenge" was selected in "Fifty Years of Chinese Art" (1942-1992)

In 1995, his work "Mission" won the Award of Excellence for Anti-Fascist Victory in World War II, and in 1999, he was selected for the Ninth National Art Exhibition.

In 1996, the Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government awarded Comrade Yu Chang the title of Excellent Literary Artist of Guangzhou.

1999 "Challenge" was selected in "20th Century Chinese Art - Selected Works from the Collection of the National Art Museum of China".

1999 "Challenge" was selected in the "Complete Collection of Modern Chinese Art

In 1999, "Heavenly Strings" was selected for the Ninth National Art Exhibition.

In 2001, his work "National Wind" was selected for the Fifth National Sports Art Exhibition and won the Excellence Award of the Provincial Art Exhibition.

2002 "Goddess of Life" main sculpture of Guam International Airport, USA (international winning bid)

In 2003, his work "I have a dream" was selected for the first China Beijing International Art Biennale, an exhibition of fine Chinese sculpture.

In 2004, his work "Invisible Barrier" won the Provincial Excellent Work Award and was selected for the 10th National Art Exhibition.

In 2004, he participated in organizing and planning: Art makes the city better, 2004 Guangzhou Urban Sculpture National Invitation Exhibition.

Shenzhen Union Square large sculpture "Union Power Column".

The main sculpture of Kunming Expo Art Square, "Hand in Hand" (and as a gift from the People's Government of Guangdong Province to the People's Government of Yunnan Province)

The Landmark, Macau, Son of Macau thinker "Zheng Guanying

Macau Xian Xinghai Street "Roar the Yellow River".

Mosaic mural of "Ah, Hong Kong" in Central, Hong Kong.

Guangzhou Sculpture Park "Challenge", "Iron Army", "Zhi", "Children hanging keys", "Fuwa Dream", etc.

Liwan District "Custodian station came to the old car", "blind artist", "century li

Guangzhou Art Museum Square Group Sculpture "Weightlessness", "Stretch", "Gyration" and "Shallow and Deep".

Huashi High School, Guangya Middle School, and a large relief sculpture of "Light of Wisdom" in an institution, etc.

The main sculpture of Huangpu Economic Development Zone Administration Building "The Long River of History" and "The Story of Spring".

Some of the city sculptures are permanently placed in some cities across the country.

Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government awarded Comrade Yu Chang the title of Pioneer in the fight against SARS.

In 2005, he designed and produced the golden bell for the 5th China Music Golden Bell Awards, which was recognized as the highest award symbol of Chinese music.

The design scheme of Innovation Century won the first prize of Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center's urban sculpture and public artwork scheme design.

His works "Water Ballet" and "Fuwa Dream" were selected for the international touring exhibition of the 2008 Olympic Landscape Sculpture Competition.

In 2006, he was awarded the first "Outstanding Achievement Award of Chinese Literature and Arts" and the Gold Medal of Arts and Crafts.

Designed the "Goetheborg Memorial Sculpture" to be placed in the ancient port of Huangpu, Guangzhou.

Awarded the Excellence Prize for "Water Ballet" in the exhibition of art works to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Guangdong Art Association.

The Wind and the Stream" was selected by the Guangdong Provincial Art Association to be recommended by the Ministry of Culture of China, the China Art Association, and the China Major Historical Subjects.

Challenge" won the "50 Classics in 50 Years Award of Guangdong Art Association.

The Iron Army" nominated for the Guangdong Art Association's 50 years of classic works.

The Child Hanging the Key" won the Excellent Work Award of Guangdong Provincial Art Exhibition.

Sunrise" was selected as an alternative qualifying exhibition for the 3rd Beijing Biennale of the Yuanda Cup.

2007 "Ma Sicong Memorial Park - Ma Sicong Statue".

In April 2008, the work "Taking and Giving" was selected for the first joint exhibition of Chinese professional sculptors.

2008 External Professor of Sculpture Department, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts.

2008 Olympic landscape sculpture proposal collection competition work "Fuwa Dream" won the silver award.

In 2008, he became the deputy director of the National City Sculpture Art Committee.

In 2008, China Sculpture Society awarded Yu Chang the honorary title of "2008 Advanced Individual".

In 2008, the urban sculpture "Hakka Woman" won the "2008 National Excellent Urban Sculpture Construction Project" Award.

In 2008, the work "Return to the Truth" was selected for the "Chinese Gesture - The First Chinese Sculpture Exhibition".

In 2009, his work "Taking and Giving" was selected for the joint exhibition of sculptors from Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macau.

In April 2009, his work "Challenge" was selected for the 1979-2009 Sculpture Hundred Exhibition held by the China Art Association.

In 2009, "China Guardian 2009 Spring Auction" in Beijing, his work "Iron Army" was sold at auction.

In July 2009, his work "Life Course" was selected for the 11th National Art Exhibition.

2011 "Clear" sold at China Guardian Spring Auction 2011 (Beijing).

In 2011, "Zheng Guanying" was selected for the Guangdong Province "One Hundred Years of Wind and Cloud - Guangdong Modern and Contemporary Art Works on Major Historical Subjects Exhibition".

2011 "Taking and Giving" and "The Child with the Key" collected by National Sculpture Park, Kansas, USA.

2011 "Towards" 3rd Korea-China Modern Exchange Exhibition Collection

2011 "Towards", "Challenge", "Coordinates. Spirit - Exhibition of Works of the Art Committee Members of the National Urban Sculpture Steering Committee

On March 29, 2012, the A-share listing of Guangzhou Automobile Group on the Shanghai Stock Exchange was presented as a gift to the cast bronze sculpture "Create and Enjoy the Future".

On April 5, 2012, the memorial statue of "Luo Pinchao, the Titan of Cantonese Opera" was completed in Wanan Park.

In October, his work "Flowing Answers" won the Excellence Award in the 2nd China (Tongling) International Bronze Sculpture Art Exhibition 2012.

In 2012, his work "Fruitful" was shortlisted in the "2012 China (Maanshan) International Steel Sculpture Competition and Steel Sculpture Art Exhibition".

2013, work "Challenge", National Museum Collection.

In 2013, the main sculpture of Guangzhou Poverty Alleviation and Development Memorial "Tree of Great Love" was completed in Guangzhou Sculpture Park.

In 2013, his work "The Fisherman Sings" was selected for the China Dongying Sculpture Art Exhibition.

In 2013, the CCTV Sculpture Competition organized by CCTV, co-organized by China Academy of Art, China Sculpture Institute and National Urban Sculpture Construction Steering Committee, and hosted by CCTV Painting and Calligraphy Institute, won the "Academic Award" for the work "The Fisherman Sings at Night".

In 2013, he was appointed as a visiting professor at Huali College of Guangdong University of Technology.

In December 2013, "The Fisherman's Song" won the Academic Award of CCTV Sculpture Competition.

December 2014, "Yu Chang Sketch Exhibition" in Macau to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the return of Macau to China

In August 2015, the work "Mission - Zhou Enlai during the Xi'an Incident" was selected for the "National Exhibition to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War" organized by the Ministry of Culture, the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the Propaganda Department of the General Administration of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the China Art Association, the National Art Museum of China, etc. Exhibition of Fine Arts Works"

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