Spirited Calligraphy: Texts Marks and Meanings - East & West

October 7 - November 19, 2010
Drawing and calligraphic mark-making are as essential in Western art as they are in Eastern art. Evident in the works of early American abstract expressionists, calligraphic mark-making continues to be a significant component in contemporary art across all media produced in the East and the West. Today American, Asian and European artists employ drawing and mark-making methodologies outside the formal, figurative, and representational art approaches and aesthetics. Some integrate new media and digital technologies while others consider more direct applications using a variety of media, materials and production processes. Explore contemporary interdisciplinary and multimedia drawing and mark-making applications in this exhibition.

October 7 - Opening Reception & First Thursday's Downtown Arts Walk
5:00 pm - 8:00pm in the Welch Gallery Lobby
10 Peachtree Center Ave. Atlanta GA 30303

October 8 - Calligraphy in Action Performance & Symposium
11:00am – 2:30pm in the Alumni Hall Auditorium
30 Courtland St. Atlanta GA 30303

Speakers:
Kevin Hsieh - "Origin and Stylistic Development of the Chinese Writing System"
Craig Drennen - "The East West Fusion"

Calligraphy Performers:
Tsai YuLung (China) - "Heart Sutra"
Michiko Hamazaki (Japan) - "Taichee-Integrated Calligraphy"
Sogen Hirano (Japan) - "Sumi Ink & Brush Performance"

Moderator: Junco Pollack

All gallery events are FREE and open to the public. Free evening event parking in the United Way bldg. @ Auburn Ave & Courtland St.

Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design Gallery