ZICHEN’S ARTWORK GAINS INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

Artistically talented Year 5 pupil, Zichen, gained international recognition when his painting “Panda” was entered into the ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest in the USA. With over 500 entries, his work was selected to exhibit in their Young Artist Gallery from 16 – 30 November 2021.

Zichen is no stranger to international art competitions – he was just eight years old when he entered “Autumn” into the 21st Kanagawa Biennial World Children’s Art Exhibition in Japan, where he became the only entrant from the UK to be selected for the exhibition.

He also designed the 2021 BHBN Radio Christmas card. All proceeds went to BHBN Radio, a charity and gold award-winning radio station that has been keeping patients’ company at hospitals across Birmingham for over 65 years.

“I love painting because it is my passion and I hope to make my family proud. I am inspired by many artists and hope to make friends that share the same passion. Probably the first artist I knew was Van Gogh – I wish to be an artist when I grow up.”