Born in Chenzhou, Hunan, in 1984, Yao Bangliang

姚邦亮 earned his master's degree from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in 2015. In 2023, he was awarded the prestigious 3rd "Hand of Wisdom" Sino-French Craft Exchange Program, which included a study visit to Paris. Currently residing in Guangzhou, China, Yao teaches at Guangdong Industrial and Commercial Vocational and Technical College.

 

His works have been exhibited in South Korea, France, Germany, and beyond, with collections held by esteemed institutions such as the Fujian Provincial Museum of Fine Arts and the Shanghai Lacquer Art Museum.

 

Yao views his creations as both an exploration of lacquer materials and an innovative means of storytelling. He strives to establish a non-verbal form of communication that resonates emotionally with viewers. His artistic practices reflect a deep investigation into material properties and their significance in contemporary art, alongside ongoing efforts to modernize and reinterpret traditional lacquer techniques.