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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Something never to be forgoten


Do you sometime see things that you never forget? Do you often wonder about it?
I traveled to Tibet one summer, it was a place where you will meet the other side of life as well as the basis of belief . We traveled as high as 18,000ft up, along the rivers. I could never forget the color of those turquoise rivers, glistening in the sun, running quietly and consistently . The rivers run hundreds of miles in Tibet, nourishing the people and provides source of life. I had somehow decided to run off the road to check out where the river bank and water connects (I'm always curious about how things connect), then I saw something I never quite understood, as I was approaching the water--



Right in front of me appeared to be a few human remains consisted of a adult skull and a femur bone, loosely buried in the soil . I was puzzled, because the Sky Burial (Traditional Tibetan Burial) was never to be conducted outside of the "sacred area", usually blessed by Tibetan monks. I had a strange urge, to pick up a piece of the remain and bring it back with me (which I did not do, alas!) So the conclusion? Maybe Some tourist who just won't stop asking questions... Till this day I still wonder who it was and why it was, perhaps it was calling me...?

Monday, May 24, 2010

After much thought...



This post is dedicated to people who have lost their loved ones, and the loved ones who will be remembered .

Morning After The Midnight Rain
3''x5''
Ink wash


Saturday, May 22, 2010

When slaughtering goes beyond imagination



I' had been thinking about writing a post about the "Medicinal Panthera Tigris Altaica Products" for a longtime, and why hadn't I touch the subject? I suck at writing stuff like this. So, here's a drawing I did and a few facts(From Wikipedia).

Traditional Asian medicine

Many people in China have a belief that various tiger parts have medicinal properties, including as pain killers and aphrodisiacs.[111] There is no scientific evidence to support these beliefs. The use of tiger parts in pharmaceutical drugs in China is already banned, and the government has made some offenses in connection with tiger poaching punishable by death. Furthermore, all trade in tiger parts is illegal under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and a domestic trade ban has been in place in China since 1993. Still, there are a number of tiger farms in the country specialising in breeding the cats for profit. It is estimated that between 5,000 and 10,000 captive-bred, semi-tame animals live in these farms today.

Tiger Wine


Tiger Oil

I am proud of my heritage, and my culture, but I am deeply ashamed and angered by the greedy people who are making a fortune on the slaughtered tigers. I hope one day the slaughtering would stop, and that one day isn't too far away.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

THE107th PAFA ASE, GRADUATE EXHIBITION REPORT

Ah, summer~! Ah, life~! This is what I love about life-there is simply no time to feel sorry for yourself :) The opening night was very crowded, I couldn't take fine photos without stepping on people's expensive high heels, so I took some pictures during the installation process. The first floor is dominated by 4th year students (graduating student unless you still owe some library due) and minor 3rd year students. The student gallery (Gallery 128) is usually for the 3rd year students.





All but two of my paintings (two in center marked NFS) were so sold (now I can pay off my student loans!), and it's time to start fresh :) I have been contemplating a couple of watercolor projects, nothing too crazy, lol:)

MY WALL

Left top: Karina & Kitsch (Sold)
Left bottom: Woman W/ Baby Hawk(Sold)
Center top: A Triple Portrait (NFS)
Center bottom: One Person's lottery Is Another Person's Treasure (NFS)
Right Top: The Titles Of Life(Sold)
Right bottom (starting left top):Tibet1(Sold);Tibet2(Sold);Tibet3(Sold),Tibet4(Sold),Tibet5(Sold),Tibet6(Sold)

TATOO 101

Wouldn't it be crazy if we make "still life study" a prerequisite course for all Tatoo artists? In which case, Brain, you have already way ahead of many others :)

Thursday, May 13, 2010

FINALLY!

Dear fellow artists and friends, today is a very special day for me and all the graduating students at PAFA. We thank you for all the support and encouragement that you have given us in the years which we struggled,failed, screwed up and finally reincarnated. We are proud for our accomplishments, it is you who made it possible for scholarships and grants:)
!! I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL TONIGHT!! :)

ODD NERDRM WORKSHOP WILL RESUME IN THE FALL

Dear readers, the Odd Nerdrum workshop will resume in fall this year at PAFA, yay!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

BABY NAMES


Unless you are looking to be hated by your children for the rest of your life, you probably shouldn't base their names on the bill board signs you see on the highway. Just a thought:)

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's day!

Happy Mother's day to all mothers and mothers soon to be. May everyday in your motherhood as happy and special as this day :D

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Walking and observing7


Last week I saw a ridiculous bill board sign, which made me decide it was going to be a post on "ridiculous bill board signs"--

Sometimes, I think they are trying a bit too hard?

ASE -CONTINUED

Landscape
6x6x2
Mylar on Wood
Oil