Dream: In Black & White

A Winterized Exhibition Featuring Woodcuts by Various Chinese Artists
To January 19, 2007

Art Beatus (Vancouver) Consultancy Ltd. is pleased to present “Dream: In Black & White”. Woodcuts by various Chinese artists are presented in a black and white theme with a focus on dreams, winter cheer, the building of strong relations, friendship, and the warmth of sharing with others. Featured works are by artists Chen Hai Yan, Dong Biao, Wong Lei Rong, Mao Gen Pu, Gao Jian Nong, Xie Qin Fen, and Zhao Fu Liang.

The woodcut (or woodblock printing) is one of the oldest forms of printmaking. Its history is extensive and came about as a technique for printing text and images on paper or cloth, originating in China or Egypt sometime between the mid-6th and late 9th century. It is a relief printing technique in which an image is carved into the surface of a block of wood. The parts to be printed are level with the surface while the non-printing parts are removed. The areas to show 'white' are cut away with a knife or chisel. The woodblock surface is then inked and pressed to paper or any other flat medium, leaving the characters or image to show in 'black' at the original surface level.

“Dream: In Black & White” begins Friday, December 1, 2006 and runs through to Friday, January 19, 2007. Art Beatus (Vancouver) is open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. The office is closed weekends and holidays. Calling or emailing to arrange an appointment is highly recommended .

Art Beatus (Vancouver) Consultancy Ltd.
108 - 808 Nelson Street Vancouver BC V6Z2H2 CANADA
t: 604.688.2633 f: 604.688.2685 e: info@artbeatus.com