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Zhao Wuchao was born in Hainan, Guangdong Province in 1944 and graduated from the Chinese Painting Department of the Literature and History Institute. Zhao loved painting since his childhood. In the early 1960s, he systematically learnt from famous artists such as Hu Gentian, Ye Shaobing, Lu Zishu and Sun Wenbin and now he is adept in landscape and flower-and-bird genres. Zhao has persisted on upholding the realistic and romanticist approach in his works. Through years of practice and research in the Chinese art, he has synthesized the strengths of Lingnan school, which is accurate in portrayal use of brilliant colors and vigorous strokes, and the subtly ascetic Shanghai school. Furthermore, he does not flinch from adopting the Western technique in coloring and contrast. His works constitute a strong sense of layering and great originality, portraying a strong flavor of individuality and a modern sense. His works have been selected for various exhibitions in the Chinese mainland and overseas. From 1988 to 1994, he has held three solo painting exhibitions in Hong Kong. Some of his works can be found in the publication "Painting By Zhao Wuchao"