Ink on Xuan Paper Works by Ban Wei
October 12 - December 21, 2012
Opening
Reception: Meet the Artist, Ban Wei, October 12
(Fri), 3pm - 6pm
Art Beatus (Vancouver) Consultancy Ltd. is
pleased to present MULTO CORPUS, a solo exhibition
featuring ink on Xuan paper works by Vancouver-based
Chinese-Canadian artist, BAN WEI. In traditional
Chinese ink painting, one might envision idyllic
scenes of mountains, trees, flowers, and birds, but
Ban Wei’s paintings – a combination of the traditional
Chinese medium of ink on Xuan paper (Chinese rice
paper) and life drawing - are not any typical Chinese
works of art.
BAN WEI'S paintings are like abstract landscapes. Using his left and right hand to paint, he harmonizes the inequality into one. Human figures of varying shapes and postures dance in different directions yet are balanced by the meticulous construction of lines, forms, and shades of black and white. Interspersed among the figures are Chinese characters and symbols reminiscent of Chinese calligraphy. BAN WEI'S monochromatic brushstrokes are minimal and subtle, while the gaunt human bodies in his works depict a sense of fragility. Rather than implying a fixed representation, the artist allows his paintings to speak silently for themselves, encouraging viewers to create a dialogue between the works and their personal journey. From Chinese ink traditions to Western forms of expression and abstraction, BAN WEI demonstrates what contemporary Chinese ink painting is about by effectively integrating the essence and aesthetics from both cultures.
Born in Hong Kong and living in Canada
for 20 years, BAN WEI is not only a painter, but
also an accomplished print maker and
ceramicist. His artworks have been shown in
numerous local and international shows, and MULTO
CORPUS, running from October 12, 2012 to December 7,
2012, is the artist's first exhibition with Art
Beatus (Vancouver). The show opens with a
reception on Friday, October 12 from 3pm to 6pm and
BAN WEI will be in attendance. Everyone is
welcome. For more information, please visit
our website at www.artbeatus.com
or call the gallery at 1 (604) 688-2633.
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.
Art Beatus (Vancouver)
Consultancy Ltd. is open Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm
and is closed on weekends and holidays.
Underground and street parking is available.
Free admission.
