'The Gift'

Our gallery will be joining other artists and artisans in selling their wares and raising money for local NGOs at 'The Gift' charity bazaar in Beijing this weekend.

We will be selling functional ceramics and jewelry pieces, perfect for holiday gifts.

If you are in the area, please come by the Canadian International School and show your support!

When: Sunday, November 29, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where: The Canadian International School, 38 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang district
Entry fee: 5 RMB

Pottery of the people!

We are excited about Jackson Lee's second solo exhibition at our gallery. His first solo exhibit in October 2008 featured his series "New Imperial Wares," which modernized the grace and beauty of porcelain vessels used by the imperial families of dynastic China.

The upcoming exhibition features new "mingei" (folk art), Jackson's interpretation of the pottery of the people. These wares are earthy and rough, yet possess simple and functional aesthetics. Jackson attempts to reconnect us to ceramic wares and the role they play in the rhythm of our daily routines.

Jackson is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker and the co-founder of Sanbao, a ceramic art institute in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province.

Opening reception: Saturday, November 21, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

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