RenYun  Xu (徐仁云)

RenYun Xu （徐仁云) , born in 1952, Ningbo China, is one of the most renowned modern day Chinese painters and calligraphers.

Born three years after Communist just took over China, Xu grew up in the era when the Chinese society was completely uprooted from its ancient traditions and culture. Schools were closed, students all went on to the cultural revolutionary cause. Xu could not participate because of his poor health. Instead he followed his natural talent learning drawing and painting. Since early age, and throughout his life, he has been recognized as a genius. His paintings and calligraphy went on to win over 30 awards for him at national, state (province) and city levels. His paintings and calligraphy works have been collected both by institutions, corporations and private collectors. He has held positions as the Dean of Tian Tong Painting and Calligraphy Institute, Vice Dean of San Xi Painting and Calligraphy Institute, Director of Yin Zhou Painting and Calligraphy Institute.
His most recent solo exhibitions include:
Jan. – May, 2017, Zi lin Fang Museum
2015, San Xi Painting and Calligraphy Institute
2015, Yin Zhou Painting and Calligraphy Institute
2015, Si Shan Painting and Calligraphy Institute
2014, Tian Tong Painting and Calligraphy Institute