C. C. Wang, Landscape 2, 山水 2, 1990, ink on paper, signed Wang Jiqian, dated gengwu, February 1, with one seal of the artist, wang ji qian xi, framed
37 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. (94.6 x 62 cm)

Fluid Strength: The Art of Ink
March 13 – May 3, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, March 14th from 5-8pm
Asia Week Hours: 10am-6pm, daily (otherwise by appointment)
65 East 80th Street, Ground Floor

Fu Qiumeng Fine Art is pleased to present the group exhibition, Fluid Strength: The Art of Ink, during this season’s Asia Week New York. Showcasing masterpieces from classical, modern, and contemporary artists, this presentation explores the profound philosophical connotations of water-based ink as a medium, rooted in the Daoist concept of softness, yielding, and resilience. In East Asian art history, water and ink symbolize Yin energy—gentle yet powerful, nourishing and sustaining all life. This principle is vividly expressed in Daoist thought: “Water flows without contention, achieving great deeds by simply being natural.”

Water’s ability to adapt, nurture, and overcome reflects an essential worldview that has shaped Chinese culture, art, and philosophy for centuries. From ancient calligraphy and landscape painting to contemporary expressions, ink art embodies this enduring perspective, flowing across time and geography—from East Asia to the West. This exhibition invites viewers to experience the timeless power and grace of water-based ink art, celebrating its role in connecting tradition and innovation, philosophy and artistic practice.

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