“WHERE ARE YOU FROM?”, July 16 - September 4, 2021 (extended)

Exhibition list here

Over the centuries, intellectuals, politicians, thinkers and artists have played an important role in influencing the fundamental aspects for positive leadership while participating in and also giving guidance in constant social change.

When a famous individual carries a degree of notoriety with an excellent reputation, they become fundamental in the exchange of ideas for change with a contagious positive attitude.

Novado Gallery puts the spotlight on Hui Tian, whose work is his response to current issues, and his attraction to well known individuals who in some way have gained the attention of the public. Through the depictions of famous people, and through the act and motivations of the artist to create these paintings, we are reminded of the continuum of the desire for positive change. It also brings to light the ethical responsibility that these VIPs and the artist hold, and must accept as such.

“Where are you from?" — a common question one often hears or thinks about. That question is also an introspective way to approach reading or "having a conversation with" a work of art.

"Where Are You From?" is the title of Hui’s exhibition at Novado Gallery; his work emphasizes the effect of constant self-introspection and the motivation for his research in making his oil paints. Through the artist, springs his calligraphic brushstrokes, creating a new self-living masterpiece in his singular style, focusing on his need of expression with all the factors that set it in motion!

“My perspective is that contemporary art is not only about aesthetics, but more importantly about the artist responding to the issues of their times. We are living in an age of global crisis, environmental, economic, medical, political, social inequality, and pandemic times. My art is the shout and cry of my soul in this special time.” -HUI TIAN

Hui Tian cv here