Wenzhe Wujiang Studio
Established as the first sustained studio structure for line-based practice and visual production.
About
SANTOO / Pan Yao
An artist-led practice centered on painting, extending into sound, writing, and independent research.
01 / Artist
Pan Yao
Pan Yao / 潘垚
Pan Yao is a Chinese visual artist working primarily in abstract painting. Active since 2010, his practice has developed from line and body-responsive image-making through realist study toward abstraction.
The current Ming series explores density, balance, boundaries, color, and negative space. Sound, writing, and research extend from this artistic practice.
Studio
“New Image” China Abstract Art Exhibition
Beijing, China.
China–Korea Art Exchange Exhibition
Mokpo Museum, South Korea.
Art Beijing
Participated in Art Beijing.
16th International Calligraphy and Painting Grand Prize Exhibition
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum — Art Special Selection Award.
19th International Art Grand Prize Exhibition
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum — International Art Award.
Chang Bin
Chang Bin is an independent artist working across abstract painting, watercolor, and oil painting. He graduated from Handan University in 2003 and completed the oil-painting degree-completion program at the China Academy of Art in 2006.
The Tearing series explores boundaries and tension through color, material, and divisions within the image. His watercolors of grottoes and historical sites connect observation with the insertion of contemporary symbols.
Alongside his own work, Chang Bin undertakes curatorial and exhibition projects. He joined Wenzhe Wujiang Art Studio in 2016 and continues to collaborate with Pan Yao while maintaining his independent practice.
Education
Handan University
Graduated.
China Academy of Art / Oil Painting
Graduated from the degree-completion program in oil painting.
Selected Exhibitions & Awards
Beijing Abstract Symbolism Art Salon / Exhibition and Symposium
Presented his own works and participated in the discussion alongside Pan Yao.
19th Kyoto International Calligraphy and Painting Grand Prize Exhibition
Bronze Award.
Art Handan / The Power of Renewal
18th Kyoto International Calligraphy and Painting Grand Prize Exhibition
Bronze Award.
Abstract Symbolism Salon / Online Exhibitions
October and December editions.
Hubei Firefighting Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition
Exhibition marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
16th Kyoto International Calligraphy and Painting Grand Prize Exhibition
Excellence Award.
5th China New Abstraction Painting Online Exhibition
Boundless Emergence / Chinese Contemporary Abstract Art
Spirit of Ink / China–Korea Contemporary Ink Art Exchange
Namdo Art Museum, South Korea.
Pulse of China / China–Korea Art Exchange Exhibition
Mokpo Museum, South Korea.
Art Qingdao / Scene and Realm
Chinese contemporary young artists’ oil painting exhibition.
Curatorial Practice
The Universe in KANO’s Mind / Li Yang Digital Print Exhibition
Executive curator.
Li Geng, Leng Jun and Hao Jun / Three Artists
Executive curator. Li Keran Academy of Painting, Beijing.
Free and Unfettered / Hao Jun Art Exhibition
Curatorial work. SZ Art Center, Beijing 798 Art District.
Spirit of Ink / China–Korea Contemporary Art Exhibition
Curatorial work. Samhyang-myeon Art Museum, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.
Pulse of China / China–Korea Art Exchange Exhibition
Curatorial work. Mokpo Museum, South Korea.
Professional Projects & Studio Practice
Mid-Autumn Mooncake Gift Box / Great Hall of the People
Participated in design work.
Stamps Marking the Centenary of the Communist Party of China
Participated in design work.
Advanced Study Program / Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University
Teaching assistant.
Wenzhe Wujiang Art Studio
Joined the studio.
Lost in Hong Kong / Film Production
Invited to join the production with his mentor and undertook work related to art direction.
Auction Record
Tearing / Beijing Rongbao Modern and Contemporary Art Auction, Session 20. Hammer price: CNY 11,000, excluding commission.
Auction information supplied by the artist.
Art Activities / Photographs
02 / About SANTOO
An artist-led working structure.
SANTOO brings Pan Yao’s painting, collaborative art projects, writing, sound, and independent research together. It developed from Wenzhe Wujiang Studio, established in 2010, and Santoo Studio, established in 2018.
Structural Studies continues as the research strand within SANTOO.
