154 Hartsville - New Marlborough Road,
New Marlborough, MA 01230-2159

Meeting House Gallery

April 2 -- April 12: John Weinstein's Chinese Calligraphy Exhibit

Opening Reception:  
Friday, April 2, 5:00-7:00pm

Gallery Hours:  
Saturday, April 3, 11:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, April 4, 11:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, April 10, 11:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, April 11, 11:00am-4:00pm

The Social Art of Chinese Calligraphy:  The Life and Work of Master Li Heyun

As old as the written language itself, Chinese calligraphy is a contemporary art form that is closely connected to Chinese literature and painting traditions. Venerated for three millennia, it continues to be a rich site of literary education, social communication, inter-generational cultural transmission, and cross-cultural exchange. This exhibition will present the life and work of master calligrapher Li Heyun (b.1923) of Suzhou, China.

Master Li’s life has been shaped by the tumultuous events of recent Chinese history, and through it all, his one constant refuge has been the practice of Chinese calligraphy. Over the years, he has mentored many young Chinese and made social connections around the world. In spite of his modesty, Li’s talent as a calligrapher is well known in Suzhou, where an exhibition of his work was held in September 2009; his calligraphy has won awards in juried competitions in Japan and Korea.

Li Heyun’s artistic integrity and generosity of spirit will inform this exhibition,
which will consist of calligraphy pieces by Li from private collections in the US and Canada, as well as informative displays on the basic materials and techniques of Chinese calligraphy.



Special Events:

Chinese for Everyone: A Language Lesson for the Community
Saturday, April 3, 2:00-3:00pm
John B. Weinstein, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chinese and Asian Studies, Bard College at Simon’s Rock
This fun, interactive introductory Chinese language lesson is open to learners of all ages. 
Whether you’re 8 or 88, it’s always the right time to learn some Chinese!

Lecture: The Social Art of Chinese Calligraphy
Sunday, April 4, 2:00-3:00pm
John B. Weinstein and Carsey Yee
This lecture by exhibition curators Weinstein and Yee will contextualize and
highlight elements of the exhibition on display in the Meeting House Gallery.

Workshop: An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
Saturday, April 9, 2:00-3:00pm
Carsey Yee
Come learn how to do Chinese calligraphy using the traditional brush and ink.
No previous experience with the Chinese language or calligraphy necessary.
This workshop is designed for ages 12 and up.

Demonstration: Ikebana, the Traditional Art of Japanese Flower Arranging
Sunday, April 10, 2:00-3:00pm
Brian L. Mikesell
This demonstration will present the techniques and concepts behind traditional Japanese styles of flower arranging.
Welcome the spring with an afternoon of flowers!  


For other events see the calendar

For gallery information call: Elizabeth Lombardi
(413) 229-8972 or
email
us at: nmva@newmarlborough.org

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