Thursday, August 14, 2014, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre Street New York, NY 10013
For painter Wei Jia, the label “contemporary Chinese painter” is an oversimplification of his identity as a transnational, multimedia artist. Expressionistic abstraction and traditional Chinese calligraphy burst in spontaneous flourishes throughout his paintings, creating a multi-layered sense of lineage that liberates his work from the limits of tradition. In conjunction with MOCA’s latest exhibition, Oil & Water: Reinterpreting Ink, this MOCATALKS features a gallery tour and talk led by artist Wei Jia, who will reflect on his artistic vision, the elements of his work – from paper to calligraphy – and his techniques – repeated cycles of tearing, mounting and painting using handmade paper, gouache, and ink on canvas.
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