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Zhuang Hong Yi (b. 1962, Sichuan Province, China) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary artist whose work seamlessly fuses Eastern and Western artistic traditions. Now based in both China and Switzerland, Zhuang's art embodies a unique synthesis of his Chinese roots and the European influences he has embraced since moving to the Netherlands in 1992.

Known for his vibrant and tactile flowerbed sculptures, Zhuang bends and folds hundreds of tiny buds made from painted rice paper to form richly textured, three-dimensional artworks.

These floral motifs are central to his practice and reflect his deep connection with nature. As Zhuang explains, "Flowers represent peace, happiness, and prosperity, and we can all read flowers, even if we don't speak the same language." His works invite viewers to reconnect with the beauty and calmness of the natural world, while also exploring themes of happiness, growth, and harmony.

Zhuang’s artistic journey began at the Si