Zhang Defeng is a professor at the Department of Sculpture, Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) and an invited sculptor by China’s Ministry of Culture. He studied at the Department of Sculpture, CAFA from 1984 to 1989, earning a bachelor’s degree. From 1993 to 1996, he received the special art scholarship from Germany’s KAAD Foundation and studied at the Master Class of Sculpture, Nuremberg Academy of Fine Arts, under the tutelage of the realist sculptor Professor Hoefner. Focusing on interdisciplinary practices, his early works such as the Spring Breeze and Pregnancy series explore the collision between nature and culture. Since the 21st century, he has innovatively used traditional cloisonné as a medium to create works with both traditional heritage and contemporary charm, including the Venus series and Beautiful Mountains, Rivers and Land. He has also created numerous public sculptures such as Flowing Melody (Beijing Concert Hall) and Flood Control Monument (Qiqihar), with his works collected by institutions at home and abroad including the National Art Museum of China and the National Centre for the Performing Arts.