Artist paints a peaceful life

The ink painting Peaceful Time sold for 290,950 yuan (around $41,889) at Beijing Rongbao Auction's 2019 autumn sale on Dec 1, 2019. Artist Wang Yifeng, with a unique perspective and expressive technique, has gained the attention of many collectors in recent years. Meanwhile, Wang stays true to his heart, just like his paintings.

Bai Yansong, a celebrated TV host in China, said, "I have known Wang Yifeng for over 20 years, and he continues to be curious about the world. … His paintings are simple, unadorned, amusing and have a sense of tranquility, which I think is quite rare nowadays."