Yang Shaobin: Weaver of Shadows and Symbolism Born in Tangshan, Hebei Province, China, in 1963, Yang Shaobin’s artistic journey is inextricably linked to the dramatic shifts and social complexities of late 20th-century China. His early life amidst the industrial heartland provided a stark backdrop for his evolving aesthetic – an exploration of power, identity, and the often unsettling realities of modern existence. Initially trained i…