Jian Wu
(Chinese)
Jian Wu is a graduate of the prestigious Art College of
Quing Ha University (formerly the Central Arts and Crafts College of China). It
did not take long for this amazing young artist to establish himself in the
Beijing Art Circle. During the period between his graduation in 1984 and his
emigration to the United States in 1987, Jian Wu was commissioned for works in
five star hotels and was displayed in China’s National Art Exhibitions. His
considerable talent was cementing his reputation, but his pursuits would take
him across the Pacific to San Francisco, where he would lay the foundation for a
new legacy.
In 1987, Jian entered the Academy of Art University of San
Francisco. Soon after completing his Masters Degree in Fine Art, he was granted
a position on the faculty at the Academy’s School of Illustration, where he has
now been for a decade. But Jian’s passion for the creative process has not been
put aside and his continued efforts and ingenuity can be traced through his
numerous shows and awards. In addition to several solo and group exhibitions
here in the U.S., “author” was added to his résumé with the publication of his
book Pastel Technique (pub. Youth Publishing House of China, 2005).
Jian continues to both explore and break new ground. His
knowledge of light and color are extraordinary, and his ability to perfectly
execute work after work in a whole range of media and subject will certainly set
this incredible artist at the top of his field for many years to come.
Awards
2005
- “Best Use of Light and Color”- Best of America;
National Oil and
Acrylic Painters’ Society
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“West Coast Award”- 33rd Annual Exhibition; Pastel Society of
America
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“Clark Mitchell Award”- 19th Annual Exhibition; Pastel Society
of the West Coast
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“Jury’s Top 50”- Salon International; San Antonio, Texas
Memberships
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National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society
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Pastel Society of the West Coast
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National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters
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