 |
Niu An (Ann New)
Born in Shanghai, after studied and worked in Japan, Korea and America, she has returned to the city which she was born and inspired her most. Her works reflects the diverse experiences from her multicultural background. Ann expresses her sentiments with passionate and dynamic brushstrokes featuring calligraphy as a personal style. She is also actively participating in collaboration projects with different media, including interior & fashion design.
"I battle with my mind - battle with my feelings and self-adjustments.
When one side wins, the result becomes a painting. At least, one of these sides should be realistic and honest, otherwise, the painting should not be exhibited.
I was born in Shanghai. I feel and understand its nature after spending many years abroad and then re-experiencing the city. Shanghai is devilishly beautiful yet novel. At the same time it expresses melancholy. In this "naked" city, it is easy to encounter new relationships and forget them quickly."-- Ann New
Education and Background
2000-present
Established studio in Shanghai, China
1998-2000
Traveled in South Asia and USA. Established studio for doing artwork and experimenting in various media in residence in Austin, Texas.
1997-1998
Sabbatical to Korea to research Korean Contemporary Art and study the cultural route of art between Korea, Japan and China. Photographer and special reporter, wrote "Letter From Korea" for international art review magazine NMP, published on the Internet.
1995-1996
Work for architecture design department of Japanese company Fujita, Tokyo, Japan
1995
BFA Musashino Fine Arts University, Tokyo, Japan
1993-1995
Work for Hoenkan Interior Design Studio, Tokyo, Japan
1987-1989
Postgraduate study at Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
1987
Graduated from Fine Art College, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
Selected Awards
1986
Shanghai Women's Calligraphic Art Exhibition, First prize-winning, Shanghai, China
1984
The 8th Japan - China Student's Calligraphic Art Exhibition, Mainichi News prize-winning, Tokyo, Japan
1983
Wenhui Prize National Calligraphy Exhibition, prize-winning, Shanghai, China
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2007
Brimming - Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong.
2006
Whispers - Studio Rough, Shanghai, China.
2005
PERCHANCE - Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong.
Invite Time - Painting and still movie exhibition - Bridge 8 Life Style Center, Shanghai, China.
2004
Angel is Terrified - Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong.
Closer - Natus Art Gallery, Shanghai, China.
In Face, In Body, In Soul - Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong.
So solo - Hong Merchant, France.
2003
Femme? Peintures de Niu Ann- La Maison de La Chine, Paris, France.
For a good reason - Hong Merchant of Australia, Sydney, Australia.
45X40, ink work of Niu Ann - Hong Merchant Gallery, Shanghai, China.
2002
Breathe - OmniQ Gallery, Tokyo, Japan.
20 Illusions - Pango, Austin, Texas, USA.
2001
Unfitted Place - Hong M Gallery, Shanghai, China.
2000
Entering - Shanghai Liu Haisu Art Museum, Shanghai, China.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2008
Tribes - Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong
2007
Sports & Art, Group Exhibition by Adidas - MOCA Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Shanghai Fine Jewellery and Art Fai - Shanghai Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China
40 Plus, 40 Minus- Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong.
Art Lan Asia- Zaim Yokohama Art Foundation, Yokohama, Japan.
2006
Art Saturdays - Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong.
Face Value - World Art Centre, Rotterdamseweg, Netherlands.
2005
Art Saturdays - Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong.
Shanghai Shanghai - Group Exhibition, Studio Rouge, Shanghai, China.
Sin Sin Through Artist’s Eyes - Sin Sin Atelier, Hong Kong.
2002
Neo Abstraction - Shanghai Liu Haisu Art Museum, Shanghai, China.
2001
Shanghai Grand Exhibition of Fine Art - Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai, China.
China Art Now - Chinese Expression - Singapore National Art Museum, Singapore.
1993
The 1st Foreign Art Student Art Exhibition - Tokyo, Japan.
1987
The First Exhibition of Shanghai Young Artist's Works - Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai, China.
1986
M - Hongkou District Cultural Center, Shanghai, China.
Critical Action - Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
China National Women's Calligraphic Art Exhibition - China Art Museum, Beijing, China.
1984
Group Exhibition - Fine Arts College, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
1983
Wenhui National Calligraphy Competition - Shanghai, China.
Selected Public Art Work and Creations with Other Media
2005
Mural painting Where are you Tonight for La Garoon Chinois, Shanghai, China.
2004
Selected as one of ten creative people, designed Mao suit as fashion for the first issue of the fashion magazine VOGUE China.
Large glass painting Under the fine sky (8mX3m) for the VIP lounge room in Japanese electronic company SHARP’s factory in Wu Xi, Jiangsu Province, China.
2002
Huge glass building painting Embrace’ (300 square meters) for Shanghai carnival- Shanghai tourism Festival in People's park, Shanghai, China.
2001
Huge glass painting Kissing when the dancing for Le Club of La Maison Cabaret of Xin Tian Di, Shanghai, China.
| |
