Asian Brush Painting – Minnesota Bridge ….. a Cultural ...



4972050902335-38100146050NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESumi-e Society of America, Minnesota Ming Chiao ChapterJuly 17, 2019—For Immediate ReleaseContact: Pat Gustafson, (651) 260-6954?, patriciaagustafson@????? RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESumi-e Society of America, Minnesota Ming Chiao ChapterJuly 17, 2019—For Immediate ReleaseContact: Pat Gustafson, (651) 260-6954?, patriciaagustafson@???? ancient art of brush and ink painting comes alive in Minnesota during the 56th Annual 2019 National Sumi-e Exhibition August 9 to September 20, 2019 at Artistry at the Bloomington Center for the Arts. “Some of the country’s finest Sumi-e brush and ink artists showcase their work in this Exhibition,” said Carla Jaranson, president of the Sumi-e Society of America (SSA). “Jurors selected 90 works by more than 70 Sumi-e painters and calligraphers.”Along with the Exhibition, artists from across the United States will gather for workshops in September led by master Sumi-e teachers and the Exhibition jurors, painter Yuming Zhu, Seattle and calligrapher Hong Zhang, who teaches beginning and intermediate calligraphy at the University of Minnesota.“Minnesota is home to a thriving group of noted teachers, painters and calligraphers,” said Carla Jaranson, president of the Sumi-e Society of America (SSA). “That’s why it’s the third time in 14 years we’ve been able to come here for the National Exhibition and Workshops.”The Artists’ Welcome Reception with many artists present is free and open to the public on Friday, September 6, 5 to 7 p.m. at Artistry in Bloomington. Judges Zhu and Zhang will speak about the works that earn honors to be presented at the Awards Banquet on September 7. Non-SSA members may register for the painting and calligraphy workshops on Friday and Saturday on a space available basis. Sumi-e, the Japanese word for “Black Ink Painting” is also called East Asian brush painting. SSA members promote the use of East Asian tools and materials to create traditional and contemporary ink-brush art. To schedule an interview with Yuming Zhu, Hong Zhang, or Carla Jaranson, contact Pat Gustafson, (651) 260-6954?, patriciaagustafson@?.?? For information about Sumi-e classes and other exhibitions in the Twin Cities: For information about the Sumi-e Society of America: TO EDITORS: Attached for publication is a high res pdf with painting and calligraphy examples. ................
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