Hua Chen, "Painting for Hua Chen is as important in his life as breathing. The act of putting a brush heavy with oil paint to canvas is how he makes a sacred connection with the world. 'I have always considered art to be spiritual. Painting is a process in which I practice my spirituality and express myself,' he says.
Recently, [Hua] Chen was invited to be an official Olympic artist by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2008 games. The organization was looking for artists from the host country of China, and after having seen Chen's series of paintings featuring dancers, they thought he would be a natural fit." ~ Koleen Kaffan
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"Hua Chen is renowned for capturing the beauty of motion that is unique to an Olympic athlete on his canvas.” ~ Jack Scharr, President of Fine Art, Ltd (Official Licensee of the United States Olympic Committee)
Go for the gold, another superb example of the Olympic committee selecting the right artist.
ReplyDeleteChen did capture the beauty of motion. Everyone who watched the Olympics this year should agree. Was Chen's model 16? Or do we have another controversy.
ReplyDeleteHua Chen's artistic talent, his expression of spirit through oil on brush is a shared gift to us all.
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