The Life and Career of Wu Bing Wu Bing was a native of Piling. His presence in the historical record is most felt during the Southern Song dynasty, specifically between 1190 and 1194. During the Shaoxi reign, his brushwork brought him into the inner circles of the court in Hangzhou. He held the position of painter-in-attendance, a role that placed his work directly within the imperial sphere. His standing at court was marked by the f…