Howe Street Gallery News and Events

Sunday, August 01, 2004

Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 29, 2004

The Howe Street Gallery of Fine Art
Is proud to present

After 5000 years passed-
An Art Exhibit for New Flight
Organized by
The Korean International Fine Art Exchange Association

August 10th ~ 21st 2004
The Howe Street Gallery of Fine Art
555 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC

Witness the styles and trends of Korean art from a cross section of young and master artists, in the medium of the watercolour, oils and acrylics.

This is a unique opportunity to experience so many great Korean artists in one spectacular show is unprecedented.  140 artists represented over the course of two exhibits.

August 10th ~ 15th: 70 Artists
August 16th ~ 21st:  70 Artists

An Art Exhibit for New Flight invites us into the unique world of traditions and aesthetics as seen through a unique culture that has survived and thrived for over 5000 years. Koreans have a tenacious, endurable spirit that has led them thru tumultuous times to endure as a strong and peaceful, often traditional society that honors and respects nature, family and traditions.

We are honored to host 14 of the Korean Artists for the opening of An Art Exhibit of New Flight. Join us on our gala opening to meet these extraordinary talents. Among our honored guests are Korean Artists;

Jung- Moo, Shin Vice president of the Korean Watercolour Association
Adviser of Kyeonggi Watercolour Association
Studied at Academie de la Grande Chaumiere (Paris, France)
Graduated from Hong-ik Univ. Graduate School of Modern Art
8 solo exhibitions / Over 50 group exhibitions

Young-Chul, Choi President of Kyeonggi Watercolour Association
President of International Art Interchange Council
Director of Korea Watercolour Association

Sung-Hyun, Park Professor of Kyunggi University (Fine Art)
Vice President of Kyeonggi Watercolour Association
8 solo exhibitions  / Over 100 group exhibitions

On hand at the Exhibition will be the Korean Consul, Mr.Hee Chee Park who is also an artist. He will gladly answer queries regarding Canada and Korea cultural issues as well as the importance of this remarkable gathering of Korean Artists.

When: August 10th - 21st, 2004

Opening reception: August 10th 6pm ~ 9pm

Where: The Howe Street Gallery of Fine Art
555 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC

Contact: Derek Hyslop
604-681-5777

The Howe Street Gallery- International Fine Art Collection features international artists who demonstrate technical mastery and evoke timeless qualities of beauty.