Exhibitions Leave Your Mark-
lived from 1592-1652 during the fall of the Han Chinese- ruled Ming dynasty (j 368-1644) and the founding of the Manchu-ruled Qing dynasty (1644-1911 ). Likely influenced by these difficult times, his calligraphy is revered for its unique, vigorous and emotional style.
Calligrapher for the Ages took a bold step in a new
direction. The development of this exhibition was built on
strong new relationships with local partners and a Chinese
museum. and loaned prized objects. The calligraphy on the entry
Wang Duo: Calligrapher for the Ages
(December 1, 2016- M ay 8, 2017)
The second phase of Leave Your Mark-Wang Duo:
The Richmond Museum was able to borrow unique works of art and artefacts from the Wan.g Duo Calligraphy Museum in Henan, China thanks to a new partnership with the Canada Multicultural and Arts Exchange Association(The name has now been changed to the Richmond Asian Art Museum). Many of the borrowed works of art have never been displayed outside China before. The loans,
and the new exhibit, focus on the legacy left by Wang Duo, a famed Chinese calligrapher from Henan, China. He
panel to the exhibition was created by Club member, King Li. These Chinese characters spell out Wang Duo’s name in traditional Chinese characters.
The Calligraphy Club is not alone in its love for beautiful calligraphy. Walking through the exhibition, visitors are frequently treated to the ephemeral gifts left at the writing stations, where other visitors have written characters in water that slowly evaporates before their eyes.