Gao Zhen

Gao Zhen was born in 1956 and grew up in a family that was under attack from the Chinese authorities. After becoming acquainted with traditional Chinese art Gao Zhen followed the art academy of Shandong. He and his younger brother, with whom he has frequently collaborated, often express themselves critically about the Chinese government. The brutal events in 1989 on Tiananmen Square did not cause Gao Zhen to produce works that were less contentious, although it had this effect on many of his colleagues. Gao Zhen’s Christian faith is a very personal one, he does not attend gatherings and is not connected to a congregation.