Bio
Walasse Ting (1928–2010) was a Chinese-American painter and poet known for his vivid and expressive artworks. Born in China, he moved to Paris in the 1950s, where he became involved with the avant-garde CoBrA movement alongside artists such as Karel Appel. He later moved to New York, where he was influenced by movements such as Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art.
He initially created abstract works but became best known for his figurative paintings of women, flowers, and animals, characterized by bright colors and loose brushwork. His style blends Eastern calligraphy with Western modern art, emphasizing emotion, freedom, and spontaneity. He was sometimes called the “Picasso of flowers.”
In addition to painting, he also wrote poetry and collaborated with artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, including the book One Cent Life. He also lived for a period in Amsterdam. After suffering a stroke in 2002, he stopped painting. He died in 2010, but his work remains widely admired worldwide.