Influence
Zhang Peng is determined and serious about his art. His works are different from the works of other artists of his age. The young artists of China born after 1980 grew up in relatively stable social circumstances after China's Cultural Revolution. However, they were still strongly influenced by their older generations. "The memory and influence of my family background and school education build the foundation of my art. My parents and schools were influenced by politics,” said Zhang Peng. He describes his growth as happening in between the sudden advent of the market economy and the long tradition of socialism, which is as awkward as wearing clothing that does not fit. Zhang Peng's art conveys serious contemplation of his surroundings and the society in a way that is not found in the arts of other Chinese artists born after 1980.
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