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Wanyu Chou
So Sweet
January 15th - February 12th
Reception
- Thursday January 15th from 5:00 - 9:30pm
So Sweet Images
The impressions of
simple things from childhood, such as a walk to the candy store in
the afternoon or an unforgettable favorite toy, leaves a scent of
joy that lingers in a moment of excitement and happiness in our
memory. It is the pleasure of its sweetness and invaluable meaning
to a young child that is carried on throughout one’s life.
As a young Chinese girl, Wanyu Chou collected
candy wrappers and treasured them, thus creating the foundation for
her innovative artwork. In search of playful dreamlike
compositions, Chou paints a series of work recalling those memories.
Giving consideration to design, shape, size, material, and color
Wanyu combines classical technique using acrylic and oils with
digital images. Wanyu spends a lot of time sketching and toying
with presentation, but often starts the painting process before all
the details have been finalized thereby allowing herself time to
enjoy the ensuing accidents of the artist.
As a full time artist, Wanyu Chou spends most of
her time in her studio. Visiting galleries and other Los Angeles
based artists is a priority to Chou. She is always searching for
new ways to combine her Chinese culture with the American imagery
that has become increasingly influential to her aesthetic. With a
goal to create work that has international resonance, this energy
brings together two contradictory forces that flow through her work
creating conflict and synergy.
Wanyu Chou will be exhibiting her artwork at the
Kantor Gallery with opening artist reception on Thursday January
15th from 5:00 - 9:30pm. Exhibit will run through February 12th.
For more information please call 323-933-6976.
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