An exhibition where contemporary photorealistic painting meets traditional Chinese art

Shiquan Zou:
The Illusionary Reality

An exhibition where contemporary photorealistic painting meets traditional Chinese art

Abject Gallery is pleased to announce a new exhibition from contemporary photorealistic painter Shiquan Zou.

Chinese artist Shiquan Zou exhibits a series of paintings that travel across time and culture, between the two distinguished art realms of the east and the west.

The Illusionary Reality is an exploration of Zou’s journeys both physically and spiritually from East to West, a space Zou believes is present between the real and the illusionary reconfiguration of the objects in his paintings.

Zou’s recent collection of paintings, takes its direction and influence from the Taoist philosopher, Zhuang Zi, who said, ‘Things are not higher or lower than each other when observed on Tao (truth). However, when observed from the perspective of their own, they always discriminate each other’. Zou believes that it is only now that he has observed and absorbed both east and west that he can see the inner value of both sides.

"Every object has a concealed story and a sense of history. Mine is a process of talking with these objects and hearing their stories. The attempt to activate these ancient and sometimes ordinary things is to stand aloof above time and space and to find a quiet place in a noisy world" - Shiquan Zou

Shiquan Zou is an associate professor in Fine Art, in Chengdu College of Arts and Sciences, he lives and works in Chengdu.

The preview for this exhibition takes on Friday 14^th July, 6pm – 9pm, featuring music, food, and a chance to meet the artist.

The exhibition continues to be open from 19^th July – 19^th August, Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm – 5pm. Entry is free.

Abject Gallery, run by Breeze Creatives, is a new contemporary art gallery, in Newcastle city centre that exhibits a selection of national and international artists. Located on the 8^th floor of Bamburgh House on Market Street East, the gallery is also known for its stunning views of the Quayside including the Tyne Bridge, Sage and BALTIC.

More information is available at www.abject.gallery

or
https://breezecreatives.com/abject-gallery/shiquan-zou

Shiquan Zou: The Illusionary Reality
Preview: Friday 14^th July 2017, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Exhibition: 19^th July – 19^th August 2017
Opening Times: Wed – Sat, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Abject Gallery, 8th Floor, Bamburgh House, Market Street East, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BH

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• Breeze Creatives, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, specialises in cultural projects and events around the North East of England, and provides artist studios and project spaces in Newcastle city centre. Breeze Creatives latest projects include Abject Gallery, a contemporary art gallery exhibiting a mixture of national and international emerging artists. breezecreatives.com

• Abject Gallery, run by Breeze Creatives, is a new contemporary art gallery, in Newcastle city centre that exhibits a selection of national and international artists. Located on the 8^th floor of Bamburgh House on Market Street East, the gallery is also known for its stunning views of the Quayside including the Tyne Bridge, Sage and BALTIC. www.abject.gallery