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MOCATALKS: Art, Nature, & Poetry: An Artistic Journey with Wei Jia

For painter Wei Jia, the label “contemporary Chinese painter” is an oversimplification of his identity as a transnational, multimedia artist. Expressionistic abstraction and traditional Chinese calligraphy burst in spontaneous flourishes throughout his paintings, creating a multi-layered sense of lineage that liberates his work from the limits of tradition. In conjunction with MOCA’s latest exhibition, Oil & Water: Reinterpreting Ink, this MOCATALKS features a gallery tour and talk led by artist Wei Jia, who will reflect on his artistic vision, the elements of his work – from paper to calligraphy – and his techniques – repeated cycles of tearing, mounting and painting using handmade paper, gouache, and ink on canvas.











When: Thu., Aug. 14, 2014 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre St.
212-619-4785
Price: Free
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For painter Wei Jia, the label “contemporary Chinese painter” is an oversimplification of his identity as a transnational, multimedia artist. Expressionistic abstraction and traditional Chinese calligraphy burst in spontaneous flourishes throughout his paintings, creating a multi-layered sense of lineage that liberates his work from the limits of tradition. In conjunction with MOCA’s latest exhibition, Oil & Water: Reinterpreting Ink, this MOCATALKS features a gallery tour and talk led by artist Wei Jia, who will reflect on his artistic vision, the elements of his work – from paper to calligraphy – and his techniques – repeated cycles of tearing, mounting and painting using handmade paper, gouache, and ink on canvas.

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