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A visual dialogue on wildlife through paper

6/24/2016

A night out

Ventura county artists Janet Black (janetblackart.com) and BiJian Fan (BiJian.com) collaborated their visual narrative of wildlife through paper art. The collaboration enriched their artistic expression and sparked off a visual dialogue through paper.

Their camaraderie is on full display in the upcoming Black-Fan exhibition at Buenaventura Art Association (BAA) in Ventura, June 28 - July 23, 2016. The reception is 5-8pm on July 1. They will raffle off two collaborative works at $10 each to support BAA, a local non-profit art organization.

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Smithsonian exhibition features local residents

6/17/2016

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Dragon DNA

“I want the wide American earth: an Asian Pacific American story” is a traveling exhibition created by Smithsonian Institution. The 21-city national tour stops at the Museum of Ventura County in California, June 18 - August 28, 2016. It includes the stories of local artist BiJian Fan and others.

“As a first generation immigrant from China, I struggled in finding my voice. I sought help in visual art, which transcended cultural barrier and allowed me to express freely.” BiJian reflected on his assimilation. “Visual art enriched my expression, serving public amplified my voice. As an American today, I felt right at home.” BiJian’s dragon sculpture and story are showcased in the Smithsonian exhibition.

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Fox's Sleep

6/11/2016

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Fox's Sleep

Animals in art have shaped our way of thinking, aesthetics, and language such as expressions and metaphors. The constant representation of animals in art has propelled them to be the real or unacknowledged “star” in our culture.

“Wild about Paper” is a paper art exhibition highlighting wildlife from Africa Safari to Channel Islands National Park. It is held at Buenaventura Art Association (BAA) in Ventura, June 28 - July 23, 2016. The reception is 5-8pm on July 1. Paper artists Janet Black and BiJian Fan will raffle off two of their collaborative works at $10 each to support BAA.

Island fox is endemic to Channel Islands National Park. Its representation in paper art celebrates National Park Service's centennial anniversary in 2016. It reveals its uniqueness on the earth and makes our emotional connection to the park through wildlife. It also engages public in preserving the habitat of wildlife in the park.

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Mogao Caves at the Getty

6/4/2016

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The Getty Museum has replicated three Mogao caves for public viewing through September 4, 2016. The spectacular caves, dating from the 4th to 14th centuries, are at an ancient site on Silk Road in China. Visitors can explore the tremendous significance of the Buddhism art and artifacts from this UNESCO World Heritage site, and learn about the challenges faced in its preservation.

On June 16, 2016, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University Channel Islands hosts an excursion to see the UNESCO treasures at the Getty with Buddhism scholar Bill Garlington and artist BiJian Fan. See details at http://ext.csuci.edu/documents/olli/flyers/mogao-caves-getty-6-16-16.pdf .

The OLLI brings the excitement and stimulation of college learning to area seniors (50 or better!) who wish to extend their learning experiences in a university atmosphere.

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