Shanye Huang was born and raised in a Zhuang Ethnic family in Guangxi, Southwest China; a region known for its vibrant folk arts. He has maintained a lifelong fascination with the power, mystery and beauty of Chinese folk arts and culture. In 1981, Mr. Huang attained a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from Guangxi Institute of Art, China.  In 1985, at an age of twenty-six, Huang was inducted into the most prestigious art organization in China, the Chinese Fine Arts Artists Association.  In 1988, he completed his graduate study in the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, China, and became an Assistant Professor in Guangxi Institute of Art in 1990.

In 1993, after completing his solo exhibition in England, Shanye Huang came to the United States at the invitation of the Center for International Art & Culture in New York, and the Exhibition Committee of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) to hold a solo exhibition.  However, due to the Northridge earthquake, the show was postponed until 1998. Huang was granted a permanent visa to stay in the United Sates under an outstanding artist status.  He currently lives and works in Silver Spring, Maryland.

In 2004, Huang's work Echo was selected by CSUN Professor and well-known artist Kim Abeles as a part of the permanent Public Art installation in the Civic Center of San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California. His work Tapestry of Dreams inspired well-known American conductor and composer Silas Huff to create a 30-minute dance symphony, Chun Zhi Ge.  Accompanied by the Astoria symphony and using Huang's artwork as a backdrop, the Long Island City Ballet brought the charming story to life in at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in New York City in March 2009.

Shanye Huang's art has earned him several national and international awards and has been collected by museums, galleries as well as private collectors. His work has been widely shown, including the International Museum of Art in Texas, Andrew Art Museum in North Carolina, Brazilian Museum of Sculture-MuBE in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the National Fine Art Museum of China in Beijing, and the New York Art Collection in New York. His solo exhibitions have been exhibited in Asia, Europe and North America.