Courtesy the China Institute

Meet the Artist: Dialogue Between Yang Yongliang and Dr. Alfreda Murck
Tuesday, May 7, 6-7pm
40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor

Join the China Institute for an enlightening evening with a conversation between acclaimed artist Yang Yongliang and Chinese visual culture scholar Alfreda Murck. They will delve into the inspirations and techniques behind Yang’s innovative works. Yang is renowned for his digital collages that blend the aesthetic principles of traditional Chinese shan shui (mountain-water) paintings with contemporary themes, creating visually stunning landscapes that reflect on modern societal issues.

This event is part of the China Institute’s ongoing exhibition, Shan Shui Reboot: Re-envisioning Landscape for a Changing World, which showcases a new generation of artists reinterpreting traditional Chinese landscape painting in response to global changes. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into Yongliang’s artistic process and explore how traditional art forms can offer a unique lens on contemporary life.

Light refreshment will be served.

Schedule:

5:30 – 6:00pm Check-in
6:00 – 6:30pm Artist Talk
6:30 – 7:00pm Chat with the Artist

To register and learn more, click here.