china: Unlimited

We are participating in Shanghai's first ceramic art expo entitled "china: Unlimited." This expo runs from November 6 to 9.

We are representing Jackson Lee (Li Jian Shen) and pieces from his "New Imperial Wares" collection. These pieces are utilitarian and elegant, echoing the grace and grandeur of dynasties past while embodying modern functionality and accessibility.

Some photos from our booth:



Come find us at booth 48, 4th floor at the ShanghaiMart.

Jackson's next solo exhibition opens at our gallery on Saturday, November 21. This exhibit, called "From Day to Day", will feature his latest body of work, "New Mingei." Otherwise known as "pottery of the people", this new series of pieces examines the role that ceramics plays in our daily life, from bowls to vases, adding both beauty and utility. Jackson endeavors to reconnect us with folk art in his latest exhibition.

Booth C97

Photos of our booth at Shanghai Art Fair:

With glass artist Yang Meihua, posing near her works.

Shanghai Art Fair

We will be participating in the Shanghai Art Fair for the first time this year.

Dates: September 9 - 13
Venue: ShanghaiMART, 99 Xinyi Road near Yan An West Road
Entry fee: 50 RMB

We are located at booth C97 on the fourth floor. Please come visit us!

Sneak peek...

Very excited about our contemporary jewelry exhibit opening on September 26! A sneak peek at some of the works that will be featured:

Artist: Kang Qing

Artist: Wang Zhenghong


Artist: Wang Zhenghong

'Hand in Hand' opening Saturday

Hand in Hand / 6 人行

Contemporary lacquer group exhibition

August 29 to September 20

Opening reception: Saturday, August 29, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Lacquer painting is a laborious process: preparing just the canvas requires layers of lacquer and linen cloths applied to plywood. Lacquer artists meticulously incorporate tree sap, egg shells, dyes and minerals, blending natural and sometimes artificial materials to capture aesthetic visions.

‘Hand in Hand’ features six young artists committed to reviving this ancient art form. They are both bearers of tradition and pioneers of new concepts and techniques.

Artists:

Jin Hui

Kou Yan

Xie Zhen

Zhang Yi

Xu Jin

Chen Yu

6人行

当代漆艺群展

8月29日—9月20日

开幕酒会：8月29日，周六下午4点到6点

漆画创作是繁复的，仅准备画板就需在底板上几层漆、并以亚麻布密封。漆艺家以天然漆或化学漆入画，为求达到视觉上的美观，还将树脂、蛋壳、染料及金属粉融入画布中。

“6人行”当代漆艺群展汇聚了六位投身于漆艺--这一传统艺术形式的年轻艺术家。他们代表着传统工艺的传承，同时代表着全新理念和技法的继往开来。

金晖

寇焱

谢震

章益

徐进

陈宇

twocities in tune: jazz evolution

After a short summer hiatus, we are back and ready to go with a full fall calendar. To kick off our events (and the fourth season in the twocities in tune concert series), pianist Steve Sweeting will lead us through a "history of the jazz piano" on Friday, August 21. A concert with a lecture component, this performance will feature Sweeting as the main performer and lecturer, joined by Joey Lu on vocals and piano as well.


twocities in tune: jazz evolution

Friday, August 21st, 7:30 pm

Free and open to the public

Artist In Focus: Yeh Weni

Yeh Weni is a young Taiwanese ceramic artist living and working in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. Her work is functional and decorative, ranging from cups to kitten figurines to jewelry. A graduate of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Yeh Weni started working in ceramics because she found the medium to be fun and versatile. She cites Zeng Peng (of the famed Zeng brothers) as the artist who has influenced her the most.

Drawing from daily life and Chinese traditions, Yeh Weni's work is whimsical, filled with color and comical images. Her white and blue bowls are handpainted with simple images: a single turnip resting at the bottom or an old house peeking from the edge. Her kitten figures raise their paw in mid-air, batting playfully at the observer. Yeh Weni's jewelry have an indigenous feel to them: brightly colored string, abstract ceramic pendants, bells and charms dangling from the necklaces.

In "All Sing Together," Yeh Weni pieces together a choir of more than 200 little dinner roll-headed boys, sitting and singing together.

"This piece reflects joy and happiness, and I hope it relaxes the viewers and makes them smile," says Yeh.

Title: All Sing Together
Dimensions: 1m x 1m
Medium: Ceramic