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Huang Yongyu is hailed an art genius among the artists of his time. He spent his childhood in Fenghuang, a heavenly county with landscapes and folk culture that continues to inspire his artistic creations today.

At the age of 13, he left his hometown alone for , Fujian province, to continue junior high school education. Unable to catch up with his classmates academically, he found the school library a retreat where he read extensively and nurtured his literary skills. He also taught himself the art of woodprints.

After a conflict with local children, he dropped out of school and embarked upon a vagabond life. He supported himself by doing odd jobs and selling portraits and prints.

He became a print teacher at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 1953. He rose to stardom creating many acclaimed woodprints. His career however came to a halt during the "cultural revolution" (1966-76). He survived those tumultuous times, and his talents in various art forms and literature were gradually recognized in the 1980s.

A work by Huang Yongyu. Photo provided to 皇冠体育app Daily

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