This week, world class Chinese master watercolorist Guan Weixing returns to the U.S. for the Friday opening of his exhibit of new works at Ambleside Gallery in Greensboro where he's exclusively represented in this country.
As the leading watercolorist in China, Guan's paintings are in the permanent collection of the National Art Museum, Beijing. His most famous painting, “Peasants Viewing the Opera”, 8 years in the making, will be included in the Ambleside exhibition. In it, the rapt facial expressions of dozens of audience members are expertly wrought, the artist inviting you into the amazement of each individual person from toddlers to village elders vicariously experiencing the action on stage.
Guan's work will be exhibited at Ambleside Gallery in Greensboro from Friday, July 17th through August 22nd.
David Ford spoke with the internationally renowned watercolorist Guan Weixing. He was joined by his interpreter Wang Xiaohang. You can hear David's complete interview with Guan, and Ambleside owner Jackson Mayshark this Friday at 1:00pm during Triad Arts Weekend.