Kang Chunhui (b.1982), Sumeru NO. 34, 2023, ink and mineral pigment on paper

Kang Chunhui and Ethan Su: New Approaches to Gongbi Painting
March 13 – 21, 2025
By appointment only

INKstudio is thrilled to offer a salon presentation of Kang Chunhui and Ethan Su: New Approaches to Gongbi Painting during this season’s Asia Week New York. A standout highlight is Sumeru No. 34, a remarkable work from Kang Chunhui’s Sumeru series. This series delves into the interplay of color, shape, light, dimension, and boundary, all explored through the evocative form of the fold. Draping fabric folds—integral to Gandharan Greco-Buddhist sculpture—serve as a foundational element in early Chinese figure painting. Over time, this brush-line technique evolved, becoming the essence of East Asian brush painting.

Through intimate exhibit invites audiences to experience the innovative ways Kang Chunhui and Ethan Su push the boundaries of Gongbi painting while honoring its rich artistic heritage.

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