New Chinese Painting: To Build the Inner World Exhibition Poster
New Chinese Painting: To Build the Inner World Exhibition
The exhibition New Chinese Painting: To Build the Inner World, featuring the works of contemporary artist Wenbin Peng and curated by BluBlu Siqi Wu, was held at 49 E 76th St, New York, from October 26th to October 31st. This exhibition explores the evolution of traditional Chinese painting in modern times, building a bridge between ink painting, a traditional cultural heritage of the East, and contemporary innovations in Western philosophical themes and deformation themes.
About Wenbin Peng
Wenbin Peng, also known as Lao Peng, is an artist, art critic, and curator with over 20 years of experience. A visiting scholar and graduate of Fine Arts at Peking University, Peng has traveled extensively, engaging with artists and providing insights into art and market trends. His work blends tradition with modern perspectives, reflecting a deep understanding of the freehand, abstract, shallow and profound changes of Chinese ink culture and its historical Daoism and Buddhism roots.
The New Chinese Painting Movement
At the heart of the exhibition lies the concept of New Chinese Painting, a movement reimagining traditional Chinese painting through a contemporary lens. Peng’s works embody this philosophy by allowing the combination of inevitable factors and accidental factors, and of controllable and uncontrollable factors. To achieve that, Peng seeks changes in terms of brushstrokes, ink application, compositions, subject election and aesthetic standards. His approach integrates traditional mediums like ink and water with innovative techniques, creating a dialogue between the past and the present.
Innovative Expressions in Ink
Standout pieces in the exhibition, such as War Horse Returns in Glory (2016) and Prajna (2022), exemplify Peng’s innovative approach.
War Horse Returns in Glory, Ink on Paper, 2016
War Horse Returns in Glory depicts a powerful equine form through dynamic brushstrokes and negative space, blending strength and transience.
Prajna, Ink Painting, 2022
Prajna delves into spiritual themes, using subtle ink gradations to create a meditative atmosphere, inviting viewers to explore themes of permanence and impermanence.
A Vision for the Future of Chinese Art
New Chinese Painting: To Build the Inner World Exhibition
Through this exhibition, Peng articulates a vision for Chinese painting that transcends geographic and temporal boundaries. Peng’s concept of new ink painting attracted more than 100 visitors to the exhibition, which is a breakthrough innovation attempt in Eastern art and Western art circles. His works challenge audiences to engage deeply with contemporary cultural and spiritual experiences while honoring traditional techniques.
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