Solo Exhibition by Jeff Lu in Tokyo, Japan 2007
Presented by Dr. John B. Tsu Foundation
“Growing in Eastern, Harmonized in Western”With ardent and exquisite planning, Chinese American artist Mr. Jeff Lu will inaugurate his 9-day solo exhibition held at the Japan-China Friendship Center in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2007. This is Lu’s first solo exhibition outside of the United States since he settled in the U.S. twenty years ago. Since the founding of the Japan-China Friendship Center, this is also its first exhibition by an artist of Chinese descent with international fame.
Residing in the San Francisco Bay Area currently, Lu has received rigorous art training in his early years in China, thus laying a solid foundation for his artistic presentation. After his arrival in the US in pursuit of an advanced study two decades ago, Lu not only studied artistic theories in the field of Western painting, which deepened his artistic attainments in the immense realm of creativity, but he also earned the opportunity in making comparison, interpreting, and conducting researches between Eastern and Western arts. By immersing himself into two diverse and different artistic worlds, Lu thus developed his own unique and personal perception and presentation in his paintings. Furthermore, Lu’s long-term engagement in professional journalism has also earned him many opportunities with in-depth understanding of a diverse aspect of the American society - politically, economically, technologically, culturally, as well as artistically. All these real-life experiences have enhanced his sensitivity, creativity, and wisdom of life.
With such abundant experiences and extensive horizons, Lu is well equipped with keen perspective, profound comprehensibility, and precise expression, all of which undoubtedly distinguishes him from that of other Chinese artists. The physical image of Lu’s creativity, either representational or abstract, always presents an in-depth interpretation and view toward his philosophy of life. By applying the traditional Chinese ink and color brushes of painting, combined with in-depth inspirations from Western culture and techniques, Lu’s endless passion for creativity blossoms into amazing artworks. Lu’s artistic styles and charms can be described as ingenuity, eclectic expressions, and harmony between the Eastern and the Western. All people who appreciate Lu’s paintings deeply appreciate his distinctive and unique artistic expressions.
There are about sixty artworks by Lu presented in the current exhibition, and the most exquisite ones were created in the recent years. In order to exhibit his artistic development and show insight into the process of evolution through time and experiences of life, Lu has picked out and displayed some of his early works featuring traditional Chinese ink painting and calligraphy. Therefore, this upcoming solo exhibition covers a wide range of Lu’s artistic presentation. This is an excellent opportunity for people who have great ardor for arts to gain insight into Lu’s journey into the world of arts.
In recognition of Lu’s artistic achievement, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has sent a letter of compliment to Lu after learning Lu’s solo exhibition in Japan. Kansen Chu - San Jose city councilman, Kathy Sakamoto - Executive Director of San Jose Japan Town Business Association, and Olivia Cheng - Vice President of Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale, have also expressed their deepest support and blessing to Lu’s upcoming solo exhibition in Japan. All of them have strongly expressed their hope that Lu will hold a similar exhibition in the San Francisco Bay Area after his return from Japan, so that local admirers will have a chance to view his artworks.
As the major organizer of this exhibition, we are honored for this great opportunity to introduce such a talented artist to our fellow Japanese art loves. We would like to show our gratitude for the many people who have helped in making Lu’s solo exhibition a success.