Zhang places a layer of gold paint on his canvases, which he then strategically covers with tape.

From there, he paints stunning images of classicstatue-like charactersorreligious iconography.

But the true magic of Zhang’s art takes place once he’s done painting.

For the finishing touch, the artist carefully rips off the tape, revealing the gold paint underneath.

When he’s feeling more daring, Zhang sets the tape on fire.

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Artist Yifan Zhang creates awe-inspiring paintings that stand out for their gold streaks.

From there, he paints detailed images of dynamic interactions between classic statue-like characters or religious iconography.

Thanks to his exact, nearly geometrical placing, the composition is given a divine twist.