TIMEZONE 8 PRESS RELEASE

Artists Wu Yi Joins Wei Qingji for Saturday Talk on Ink in Contemporary Art

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time: 18:00-19:00
Venue: Timezone 8 (798), No 4 Jiu Xian Qiao Rd

Timezone 8 is pleased to announce the launch of its second book on contemporary ink painting, Wu Yi . In attendance, artist Wu Yi will join previously announced Wei Qingji to discuss ink painting within the framework of discourse on contemporary art. This members only event will take place at Timezone 8 (798) 6:00-7:00pm, Saturday November 7. Speaking at the launch will be the book author Wu Yi and Wei Qingji. Canapes and refreshements will be served prior to talk.

Independent critics on ink painter Wu Yi and his work:

Wu Yi's Works: revolutionary narratives, personal perspective, traditional ink and wash, all in equal measure, in a way that I really like and that suprises me everytime I revisit them. — Chen Xiaoxin

In fact, Wu Yi's works speak of historical events. When we speak of ink and wash, we speak of narratives within a historical and cultural context. In this way, he brings to life anew historical events, a special feeling, one that has a transcendent, sublime element. We sense the meaning in his style and choice of medium. —Wang Lin

Wu Yi's brushstrokes derive from his free nature. He draws the Zen essence from classical painting and quietly transforms it into a form of contemporary culture, conveying the harmony and essence of Zen while forging a new modality for contemporary ink. —Fan Di'an

About the artist:


1966 Born in Changchun City, Jilin Province. 1989 Graduated from the department of traditional Chinese painting under Central Academy of Fine Arts, with bachelor’s degree. 1993 Graduated from the department of traditional Chinese painting under Central Academy of Fine Arts, with master’s degree with professor Lu Chen as tutor. Now serves as associate professor at the mural painting department under Central Academy of Fine Arts

Please RSVP by email jackie_li@yeah.net or by phone 5978 9076.

To purchase a copy of the book, visit www.timezone8.com










新书发布会《武艺》与艺术家讲话 - 水墨与当代艺术
时间:2009年11月7日周六18:00-19:00
地点:北京798东八时区(酒仙桥路4号)


东八时区(798)荣幸宣布《武艺》新书首发。在首发式上,武艺先生将莅临现场并畅谈创作历程

以下是一些圈内友人的评价

武艺在笔墨上的智巧更多源自于他的自由的天性,他把古代绘画中的“禅意”悄然转化为一种当代文化况味,表现出亦庄亦谐的笔墨趣味,为当代水墨贡献了新的样式。—范迪安


武艺作品:革命叙事——个人视点——传统水墨,三者俱佳, 很是喜欢, 耐人寻味!—陈孝信

武艺的作品实际上有一种历史的事情在里面,我们对水墨画长期有一种历史文化的情节在里面,他通过这种方式来重新书写历史事件,这里面有一种很特殊的韵味,这种韵味当中有一种很轻松超然的感觉,我们能够感觉这种风气。使用水墨的东西来画的时候,可以让我们感受到历史的不同韵味。—王 林
关于作者:

1966年 生于吉林省长春市。 1989年 毕业于中央美术学院国画系,获学士学位。 1993年 毕业于中央美术学院国画系,师从卢沉教授,获硕士学位;现为中央美术学院壁 画系副教授。

个展:

2007年 简?武艺作品展(久久画廊,德国爱莎芬堡) 2001年 武艺作品展(清华大学美术学院美术馆) 1998年 武艺画展(深圳美术馆) 1993年 武艺作品展(中央美术学院美术馆)

群展:

2009年 “活墨生香”—当代水墨联展(对画空间,北京) “四门阵”—今派传承当代水墨主题展(今日美术馆,北京) “中国当代纸本水墨艺术展”(白俄罗斯国家历史博物馆)

2008年 水墨新境:中国当代水墨展(德国柏林国立博物馆) 李津?刘庆和?武艺作品展(北京丹麦艺术中心) 《画廊》杂志水墨提名展(广州汇豪社) 中国情艺术展(新加坡余欣美术馆) 味象?澄怀:中国当代水墨邀请展(中国台湾静宜大学艺术中心) 《墨非墨》中国当代水墨展(深圳美术馆、美国费城美术馆、北京今日美术馆) 第二十三届亚洲国际艺术展(广州美术学院美术馆)

2007年 需要微笑?来自纽约、莫斯科、北京的三人作品展(Albrecht画廊,德国慕尼黑) 写意?写影:当代艺术展(中国美术馆) 文脉当代?中国版本艺术展(今日美术馆) 成都双年展(成都国际会展中心) 水墨?单色的世界(旧坂本小学校,日本东京)

此次活动需提前预约,详情请拨打东八时区预约电话:59789076。











Date/日期:
November 7, 2009
7日.11月.2009

Time/时间:
18:00-19:00

Venue/场地: Timezone 8 (798), NO 4 Jiu Xian Qiao Road
东八时区(798)