Just Passing Through

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

KMUW Artist Series 2021 Designs for the Mugs and T-Shirts

The designs for the mugs and t-shirts or the KMUW Artist Series are presented!

Photo: from KMUW website

The left image is my installation "Gift" (detail,) and the right image is my painting "Sojourning #21". Here is the page to reserve them for you and support KMUW.

To know more about the KMUW Artist Series, please click here.

Photo: from KMUW website

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

KMUW Artist Series 2021

I am selected to be the featured artist for the KMUW Artist Series Program 2021. KMUW is the NPR for Wichita KS. Artist Series is a pledge drive event for KMUW, but also a long-running artist recognition event that KMUW has. Being selected for this award means that I am recognized as the "Wichita Artist of the Year." The program will run from spring through the end of the year.

Two of my pieces, one installation image, and one painting will be featured on their coffee mugs and t-shirts. Please make your donation at KMUW.org to get yours and support KMUW.

During the spring pledge drive period, the digital interviews will be aired. In the fall, my work will be exhibited at their exhibition space including a video presentation.

I feel honored and humbled for this recognition and award. I am also thankful for the opportunity to do something for the community even during this time of the pandemic. I hope my work will be meaningful and serve well for the community in this challenging time.

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

"Foot in the Door" show at Wichita Art Museum

My painting "Iridescence #76" is exhibited in the "Foot in the Door" show at Wichita Art Museum from Oct. 10, 2020, through April 18, 2021. This exhibition is a non-juried community art exhibition showcasing about 570 pieces of artwork submitted by artists across the Wichita Metropolitan Statistical Area. This show is held in conjunction with the museum's 85th anniversary. Each artwork is no more than 12 x 12 inches square.

I visited the show the other day, and I was so amazed by so many artistic talents in the Wichita community. It also made me feel so excited to see so many peoples' artworks at one place especially in this time of isolation during the pandemic. It was fun as if I was at a party, while we cannot have parties in person. Thank you, Wichita Art Museum, for holding this big show! Wichita has been my home for 25 years. I'm so glad to be a part of this show and a part of this community.

This is my work, "Iridescence #76"

Foot in the Door

Dates:Oct. 10, 2020 - April 18,2021

Wichita Art Museum

1400 Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

More Photos of A Thread X (Meets) A Thread at Red Barn Studio

Here are some more photos from my artist residency experience at Red Barn Studio. It was a great feeling to be able to use this space by myself day and night. It's a magical place; a historical charming building with details of the artist's spirited craftmanship. During the two weeks' stay, I did some experiments with some abstract painting techniques, worked on a prototype of a sculpture, and did some quick gestural representational paintings. Every new work I did there was experimental and I'm glad I was able to try these while I did not have any pressure or obligation to show them in public.

The installation piece A Thread X A Thread has become even more important after meeting special people in Lindsborg. Some people were traveling and happened to stop by at the museum. Many of the conversations were so inspirational and encouraging.

I was also very grateful that I could stay at the apartment next to the studio in which Lester Raymer was actually living. My most favorite in the apartment was a copper-like work by Raymer at the top of a door. I enjoyed the small details of the building which were created by Raymer.

I took many photos of my installation A Thread X A Thread, my nest here, in the studio from the lower floor and the upper floor. It just looked different depends on whether it was in a dark or light setting. Being able to access the studio day and night and the presence of a large window enabled me to take these photos.

It was hard to leave this place after two weeks' happy time and adventure. I would like to do this again if the Lord is willing.

Friday, September 25, 2020

Little Sweden, Lindsborg

It's always nice to stroll around Lindsborg, so-called "Little Sweden." I cannot stop taking photos of kawaii cute things here. Got a little Dala horse ornament with our family name from a gift shop called Hemslojd. Had a glass of Boba at a cozy White Peacock tea shop. Checked the Anatoly Karpov Chess School that we came for chess camps when our kids were little. Made it to the famous restaurant Ol' Stuga. Of course, I didn't miss the Sandzen Gallery which has a special place in my heart because of their Kansas Collegiate Aesthetics Exhibitions where I showed my work in public for the first time. This town makes me feel so peaceful.