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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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