Stefan Yi Biography:
Stefan Yi was born on August 12, 1969 in Jilin, China. He graduated from the Fine Arts Department of Herebin Institute in 1991 with a major in oil painting. His romantic pieces focus primarily on nature, using rich color and texture to give them an ethereal quality. A great deal of attention is given to each of his paintings, and they are primarily focused on the detail and perspective of the subject. His color pallets and blending techniques distinguish his style from other artists.

In 1996, Yi received an award for participating in Heilongjiang Province’s “The Beauty of Orient” themed public art festival. The show was the foundation of his professional career as an artist. Soon he started to participate in other prestigious exhibitions including The National Young Artist Oil Painting Exhibition, among others. He has been a member of the Heilongjiang Artist Association since 1997 and in 1999 his work was displayed in the Chinese Oil Painting Exhibition. Since then his popularity has grown in the United States with his successful début at the International Art Expo New York in 2002. He continues to show his work at shows including Fine Art Pavilion at Atlanta Decor Expo, and he makes a point to return frequently to International Art Expo New York.

Stefan Yi’s artwork can be seen in select galleries and collections throughout the world. His popularity continues to grow rapidly in many countries, creating a high demand and appreciation for his work.