All artworks by Ding Yi
Recognition
The Artist was highlighted in an article in ArtMajeur Magazine
The artist is recently available on the ArtMajeur online gallery
Biography
Ding Yi, born in 1962 in Shanghai, is a pioneering Chinese contemporary artist best known for his “Appearance of Crosses” series, which he began in 1988. Trained in decorative design and traditional Chinese painting, he developed a unique abstract visual language using repeated “+” and “×” marks to express order, rhythm, and urban complexity.
His work merges precision and emotion, often resembling digital grids while remaining entirely hand-painted. Ding’s art avoids direct political messages, focusing instead on formal structure and meditative repetition. He has exhibited internationally at institutions such as the Centre Pompidou, the Guggenheim, and the Venice Biennale, and his work is held in major global collections.
Ding Yi's practice stands out for its disciplined use of abstraction, where the repetition of cross symbols becomes a visual code reflecting the dynamism of contemporary life in China. While his paintings may appear minimal from a distance, up close they reveal layers of color, texture, and intricate detail, highlighting the artist's meticulous craftsmanship and meditative process.
Over the decades, Ding has continued to evolve his approach by experimenting with materials such as tartan fabric, fluorescent pigments, and wood, always maintaining his signature motif. His influence on younger generations of Chinese artists is notable, and he remains a leading figure in redefining abstraction within the context of global contemporary art.
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Nationality:
CHINA
- Date of birth : 1962
- Artistic domains: No artwork available yet
- Groups: Chinese Contemporary Artists Artists presented by a gallery