Sheng Zhang is a Melbourne-based oil painter and art educator who holds a Master’s degree in Oil Painting from Hubei Academy of Fine Arts, China.

Grounded in classical drawing and Western painting traditions, his artistic practice brings together representational and expressive approaches, with a particular emphasis on light, atmosphere, composition and emotional expression.

Zhang further developed his artistic practice at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma in Italy, where he studied under Professor Sandro Trotti, a prominent figure in Italian contemporary painting, focusing on Western Expressionist traditions. He subsequently held teaching positions at Hubei Academy of Fine Arts and East China Normal University in Shanghai.

His works have been presented in numerous exhibitions in China and internationally, including the China–Italy Contemporary Art Exhibition, Shanghai Art Fair, institutional group exhibitions and museum exhibitions.

Since relocating to Melbourne in 2019, Zhang has continued to develop his artistic practice and participate actively in the local art community. His paintings have been selected for major Melbourne art exhibitions and are held in private and institutional collections.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Oil Painting
Hubei Academy of Fine Arts, China

Fine Arts Studies — Western Expressionism
Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma, Italy
Studied under Professor Sandro Trotti

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2026 — Highly Commended
Malvern Artists’ Society (MAS)
Sunlit Walks