The Realm of Shen-Long
神龍天下
2010
Seal imprint on xuan paper
H. 6 x W. 6 in.
Image is courtesy of the artist.
Eradication of the Unenlightened Condition
破無明
1999
Ink on xuan paper
H. 4.5 x W. 7 ft.
Image is courtesy of the artist
Adamantine Transcendent Wisdom (Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita) (Detail)
金剛般若波羅蜜
2002
Ink and mixed media on paper
Approx. H. 4.9 x W. 12 ft.
Image is courtesy of the artist.
The Grand Enlightened One Moved To Respond (Detail)
太上感應
2008
Ink and mixed media on polyester and cotton fabric
H. 6 x W. 4.9 ft.
Image is courtesy of the artist.
The Fundamental Essence Of The Universe Embraces All Beings
太上含靈
2007
Ink and mixed media on polyester fabric
H. 7 x W. 5 ft.
Image is courtesy of the artist.
For over 50 years, Master Shen-Long, a contemporary master of the classical Chinese literati perfections of painting, poetry, and calligraphy, as well as seal-carving, has pioneered new approaches to painting that has made him one of the most innovative ink artists of this generation.
In the early 1990s, he developed a new abstract ink method for paper and canvas, resulting in richly detailed reversible works that blur the line between painting and sculpture, and expresses unlimited time, space, and energy. He works in a limitless variety of styles, formats and techniques. Influenced by his deep understanding of Buddhist, Daoist and Confucian philosophies, Master Shen-Long’s bold and experimental work challenges traditional assumptions about Chinese painting, and raises important concepts regarding mankind’s relationship with the universe.
This exhibition will serve as the artist’s mid-career retrospective and the artist’s first solo museum presentation in Texas.
View the show’s exhibition catalogue (pdf).