Line Up!
Featuring Works by Nam Nguyen, Wuon-Gean Ho, Jonathan Man, Janice Wong
July 16, 2010 - September 10, 2010
Featuring Works by Nam Nguyen, Wuon-Gean Ho, Jonathan Man, Janice Wong
July 16, 2010 - September 10, 2010
Official
Reception: Meet Artist, Janice Wong, July 23 (Fri), 3pm - 6pm
Artist Talk w/ Wuon-Gean Ho: Aug 20 (Fri), 3pm - 4pm, Meet the Artist, 4pm - 6pm
Art Beatus is pleased to present “Line Up!”, a group exhibition with a special focus on drawing as art. New works by four stylistically and thematically diverse contemporary Asian artists will be featured. Pieces range from pencil crayon drawings to vinyl (intaglio) prints, pencil sketches and sumi-ink drawings. The exhibition runs from July 16 – September 10, 2010.
Refreshing one’s vision of the ordinary, Berlin-based Canadian, Nam Nguyen’s pencil crayon drawings start with a digital photograph. Copying and transformation of the original image is integral in the process. A work succeeds when the image appears unfamiliar, imploring an investigative examination of the piece. London artist, Wuon-Gean Ho’s ‘mask’ prints are inspired by memory, identity, events and place. The masks do not hide or generalize but reveal individual and specific truths, initiating and celebrating transformation.
Hong Kong-born and Vancouver-raised, Jonathan Man finds drawing animals to be relaxing; they provide him the enjoyment of a similar independence because of their stress free nature. Natural and expressive, sketching pencils are Jonathan’s primary tools of choice. Vancouver artist Janice Wong, created several sumi-ink paintings before she realized her pieces were connected to music. The soft, gentle curves, lines and markings in her works invite quiet moments and contemplation.
“Line Up!” has been organized to run in conjunction with DRAWN 2010, Vancouver’s annual drawing festival. A reception will be held to officially open the exhibition on Friday, July 23 from 3pm-6pm and the gallery is pleased to have artist, Janice Wong in attendance. On August 20, London-based artist, Wuon-Gean Ho will be in Vancouver to give a talk on her art as it pertains to drawing. A small reception will be held following the talk from 4pm-6pm. The public are encouraged to attend all events.
Art Beatus, with a location in Vancouver, Canada and two locations in Hong Kong, showcases international art with a focus on contemporary Chinese art. Art Beatus (Vancouver) is located in the Nelson Square Office Tower at 108 – 808 Nelson Street in Vancouver, BC.
Artist Talk w/ Wuon-Gean Ho: Aug 20 (Fri), 3pm - 4pm, Meet the Artist, 4pm - 6pm
Art Beatus is pleased to present “Line Up!”, a group exhibition with a special focus on drawing as art. New works by four stylistically and thematically diverse contemporary Asian artists will be featured. Pieces range from pencil crayon drawings to vinyl (intaglio) prints, pencil sketches and sumi-ink drawings. The exhibition runs from July 16 – September 10, 2010.
Refreshing one’s vision of the ordinary, Berlin-based Canadian, Nam Nguyen’s pencil crayon drawings start with a digital photograph. Copying and transformation of the original image is integral in the process. A work succeeds when the image appears unfamiliar, imploring an investigative examination of the piece. London artist, Wuon-Gean Ho’s ‘mask’ prints are inspired by memory, identity, events and place. The masks do not hide or generalize but reveal individual and specific truths, initiating and celebrating transformation.
Hong Kong-born and Vancouver-raised, Jonathan Man finds drawing animals to be relaxing; they provide him the enjoyment of a similar independence because of their stress free nature. Natural and expressive, sketching pencils are Jonathan’s primary tools of choice. Vancouver artist Janice Wong, created several sumi-ink paintings before she realized her pieces were connected to music. The soft, gentle curves, lines and markings in her works invite quiet moments and contemplation.
“Line Up!” has been organized to run in conjunction with DRAWN 2010, Vancouver’s annual drawing festival. A reception will be held to officially open the exhibition on Friday, July 23 from 3pm-6pm and the gallery is pleased to have artist, Janice Wong in attendance. On August 20, London-based artist, Wuon-Gean Ho will be in Vancouver to give a talk on her art as it pertains to drawing. A small reception will be held following the talk from 4pm-6pm. The public are encouraged to attend all events.
Art Beatus, with a location in Vancouver, Canada and two locations in Hong Kong, showcases international art with a focus on contemporary Chinese art. Art Beatus (Vancouver) is located in the Nelson Square Office Tower at 108 – 808 Nelson Street in Vancouver, BC.
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