No Room for Form – Abstract Painting by Four American Artist
Ming Ren’s skilled mastery of the techniques of many different painting mediums enables him to fluently and seemingly effortlessly unlock their potential in his abstract expressionist painting. Although his work is created using a variety of different materials, one can still sense the underlying influence of traditional Chinese ink painting. The collision of color and ink produce a powerful visual shock, but at the same time the painting surface brings forth the profound stillness of the vast cosmos. In this universal calm Ren reveals his understanding of the relationships between humankind and nature found in ancient Chinese philosophy and aesthetics. more
Curator: Dr. Kuiyi Shen, Professor, Art History, Theory & Criticism, Vice Chair & Director of PhD Program, UC, San Diego
