Sanzi (Chinese: 散子; pinyin: Sǎnzǐ, born in 1965 in Yangzhou, Jiangsu) is a widely recognized contemporary artist. Known for his mastery of deploying a combination of techniques including Western painting, traditional Chinese ink painting, metal, wood and porcelain works. He gained recognition in 2005, and is now one of the well-known figures in contemporary Chinese art. He now resides in Suzhou.