3rd China (Suzhou) Biennial International Pastel Exhibition

After having been held at Chinese customs for a few days, my painting “Refugee” has arrived safe and sound at the Ming Gallery of Art for the 3rd China (Suzhou) Biennial International Pastel Exhibition! I would like to thank judges Li Siaolin, Du Guohao and Shi Tao for accepting my work!! Congratulations to all accepted artists! I feel honored being one of 33 international artists accepted to join 67 Chinese artists for this long exhibition that opens on October 1st and will run through November 5th. From there, it will continue at various galleries in China until October 1st, 2019!! My thanks to the organizers of the exhibition for making this sharing around the world possible and to Ming Gallery of Art for focusing on introducing pastels to Chinese art collectors.

"Refugee", Soft Pastel on Pastelmat, 20x16"

2nd China (Suzhou) Biennial International Pastel Exhibition

Sharing some photos from 2nd China (Suzhou) Biennial International Pastel Exhibition including the photo of my painting "Keys" (on the right) at Mink Gallery in Suzhou, China for the invitational exhibit "A Bridge Between Cultures". Photos courtesy of Isabelle Lim and Stan Sperlak.

2nd China (Suzhou) Biennial International Pastel Exhibition

"Keys" 8x10", Pastel on Richeson Pastel Hardboard.

Wonderful news via email, my painting "Keys" has been selected by the Chinese jurors to participate in the 2nd China (Suzhou) Biennial International Pastel Exhibition. What a great honor and an amazing opportunity! Once again congrats to all pastelists that share this great honor with me! The exhibition opens at the Ming Gallery of Art in Suzhou, China on October 22 and will run through November 22. From there the exhibition will continue at various galleries in China until October 2017!