Lihong Zhang

Lihong Zhang, is an artist based in Melbourne who works with oil paintings. The artist was born in Beijing, and she completed a bachelor’s degree in design, engaged in advanced studies of contemporary painting in The University of Melbourne.

Since an early age she developed a love for painting; studied at the Youth Palace in her childhood, has got a National Painting Award, that was a memorable part of her childhood.  

Lihong is influenced by Claude Monet’s work and in 2015 she studied impressionist painting for one year.  

Since moving to Melbourne Lihong has become an active member of the Victorian Artist Society, participating in many exhibitions and art fairs. 

Currently Lihong has chosen the Lotus flower as a reflection of her culture and a subject for the further exploration of modern impression. These works have a sensitivity to colour and light, bringing a fresh interpretation to the impressionist oeuvre.  

They have an exclusive colourful appearance that could be recognised as Lihong’s style. 

The Lotus flower symbolises the charm of Oriental Zen, calm and harmony. Lihong also create oil paintings on various other subjects including landscape ,Still life , Portrait and so on. 

Lihong’s every work is filled with passion for her love of art, nature and culture. Her art reflects her painting journey with perfection.