Zhang graduated in 1993 from the School of Fresco Painting at the Central Art Academy and now works as a professional artists. In 1995 entered work in the Beijing International Art Palace's "Entry" tri-artist exhibition, in 1996 held the "Paintings of Zhang Jian" exhibition in Beijing and in 1997 participated in the "Oil Paintings from Young Chinese Artists of the New Century" exhibition held by the National Art Museum of China. Over the years Zhang's artworks have traveled to exhibitions in Italy, Hamburg, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Taiwan, attracting the interest of many collectors.