ZHANG Moyu

Born in Shanghai in 1978, Moyu grew up in Sichuan province, where she initially pursued three years of medical studies. While enriching, this path failed to provide her with a clear vision for her future. It was only after enrolling in art school that she discovered, alongside painting, a deep passion for photography—an art form that allowed her to express her unique perspective on the world. For seven years, she dedicated herself to photography, exploring the nuances of light and capturing life through her lens.
In 2010, Moyu made a pivotal decision to leave her homeland and move to France. There, she resumed her studies in visual arts, fully committing to her artistic vocation, primarily through painting, which became her chosen medium for forging her own creative path. Alongside her work as a painter, she continued to develop her interest in dance and theater, which she had begun exploring in 2004. Her fascination with spatial awareness and internal movement led her to experiment with various approaches, including Butoh, a Japanese form of contemporary dance that enabled her to deepen her exploration of physical expression. A versatile artist, Moyu’s journey has seen her become a painter, dancer, performer, and teacher of dance and the musicality of movement. Her artistic practice is defined by a constant quest for authenticity and truth.
Exhibitions
“Ad Noctem” – collective, Galerie Les Passeurs de Ruisseaux, Paris, 2021
“Au-delà du silence” – solo, Cloître des Billettes, Paris, 2017
“Cinq chinois à Paris” – collective, Galerie 55, Paris, 2016
“Au-delà de l’icône” – solo, Galerie 55, Paris, 2015
“FACES” – collective, Galerie 55, Paris, 2015
Performances
Choreographer and dancer – « Au fil de l’ombre », Centre de Mandapa, Paris, 2024
Dancer and actress – « Sonate d’automne » (Ingmar Bergman), directed by Jérôme Méla, Centre de Mandapa, Paris, 2021/2022/2023; Espace Louis Simon, Gaillard, 2023; Maisons des étudiants suédois, Paris, 2024
Dancer – « Soulier de satin » (Paul Claudel), directed by Jérôme Méla, Centre de Mandapa, Paris, 2024
Dancer and actress – « Scènes de la vie conjugale » (Ingmar Bergman), directed by Jérôme Méla, Centre de Mandapa, Paris, 2020/2021/2022; Maisons des étudiants suédois, Paris, 2023; Espace Louis Simon, Gaillard, 2024
Actress – « Les Bonnes » (Jean Genet), directed by Jérôme Méla, Théâtre de Naples, Paris, 2024
Dancer – « Les Trois Sœurs » (Chekhov), directed by Jérôme Méla, Centre de Mandapa, Paris, 2023
Dancer – « Antigone » (Sophocles), directed by Jérôme Méla, Centre de Mandapa, Paris, 2023
Dancer – « La Mouette » (Chekhov), directed by Jérôme Méla, Centre de Mandapa, Paris, 2021/2022/2023
Dancer and actress – « Hôtel Dieu » (Jean-Louis Bauer), directed by Jérôme Méla, Centre de Mandapa, Paris, 2022
Dancer – « Roméo et Juliette » (Shakespeare), directed by Jérôme Méla, Centre de Mandapa, Paris, 2022
Performance in the work « NéphéLoGraphe » by Ana Rowakowicz, Nuit Blanche, Paris, 2018
Dancer/performer – « Vagues », as part of the exhibition at Galerie 59 Rivoli, Paris, 2018
Dancer/performer – « Au-delà du Silence », Paris, 2017







