New art by Wang Xu Yuan unveiled at Vancouver Public Library

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      The Vancouver Public Library’s Terry Salman branch has added a new piece to its art collection: an original piece by acclaimed artist Wang Xu Yuan.

      The accomplished Chinese artist has given the VPL an original work that uses the letters T and S to represent the branch’s T-shaped design and the S-shaped symbol of an open book.

      Wang’s work combines traditional Chinese calligraphy with and painting, creating distinctive works of art. The style, called han shu, has a deep history in Chinese culture. It is often done on rice paper, but Wang has also painted on traditional blue and white vases.

      “Vancouver Public Library has a special place in my heart,” says Wang in a media release from the VPL. “Libraries inspire so many to create, reflect, and learn – I am happy to be sharing this gift of han shu with the library and all of Vancouver.”

      Wang’s work has previously been featured at the Louvre’s International Cultural Heritage Show in Paris, the Beijing Olympics, and UNESCO headquarters in France.

      There will be a public demonstration with Wang on May 4 at the VPL in celebration of Asian Heritage Month. For more information, go to the VPL website.

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