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Instructor : James Tan
The youthful, innovative
spirit of the founders of the Lingnan School has inspired James Tan to
extend his own work well beyond tradition. He blends mastery of Chinese
brush painting with an ability to capture the essence of Western culture,
thereby creating a style of Chinese brush painting which is distinctly his
own.
James Tan graduated from the
Singapore Academy of Art in 1972 and continued his studies with Chinese
brush painting masters in Singapore, Taiwan and San Francisco until 1980
establishing himself as a master of the traditional and Lingnan schools of
Chinese brush painting with his own distinctive style. He has taught and
lectured extensively world-wide, including The National Museum Art Gallery
(Singapore), The Victoria and Albert Museum in London. and annual lecture
& demonstration at the arts in Action? festival in London, U.K. Mr. Tan
has won an extensive list of awards and honors and has exhibited
extensively. 38 one-man shows in Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Dubai,
Bahrain, Australia, England, Germany, the U.S.A., and Canada.
James' recent works retain
the same exquisite quality that has made his name synonymous with
creativity and true excellence around the world. His works are represented
in international private and corporate collections world-wide. Several
books have been published featuring his and his students works.
He is the President of the
Chinese Canadian Artists Federation in Vancouver (2007-2009) and
(2009-2011). Secretary of Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver,
2009 he have been nominate and Selected in the Finalists of 2009
AsiaNetwork Asian of the Year Awards.
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Lectures and Demonstrations
James gives lectures and demonstrations on the history and art of Chinese
brush painting to small and large groups in such settings as the National
Museum Art Gallery (Singapore), and The Victoria and Albert Museum in
London. He also gives demonstrations annually at the "Art in Action"
festival organized by the Art Department of The School of
Economic Science, London.
All Lectures and Demonstrations can be
arranged, please
contact James for more information
and availability.
604-677-4082
or
email
Select your own 2 days Painting Workshop
Weekday or Weekend
Workshop
Series for all levels.
Small groups, more personal attention and
achievement.
Select your Chinese Brush Painting Class
Weekday or Weekend,
morning 10.00am - 1.00pm
or afternoon 2.00pm - 5.00 pm
for all levels
Small groups, more personal attention and
achievement.
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