Galerie Grand Siècle is pleased to announce that the first group exhibition for the new year will present Kevin Yu, Luoke Chen and Keng Hao-Kang, all of whom deem their experiences of living and traveling in European cities a source of inspiration.

Living and working in France, Kevin Yu conceives an original juxtaposition in his work.  After a period of "reduced painting," he looks into the relationship between the painting and images, considering his painting a " frame" to frame images and screen.  Yu reverses ordinary viewing experiences of a painting by installing an intriguing “window” in his work.  While the attempts to “read” or “interpret” are challenged, the audience is granted an opportunity to return to pure appreciation of beauty.

When studying in Germany, Luoke Chen picked up his paint brush again as he sought to express the lonely feelings of living far away from home.  Influences from intensive travels abound in his paintings—from the frozen land of Scandinavia to mysterious dessert.  The series “Body Landscape,” permeated with distinctive personal style, is a result of his honest and diligent reflections through the journeys he has taken.

The charm of Italian history, culture and nature all fascinate Keng Hao-Kang. While studying in Milan, Keng naturally breathed the unrestrained imagination and passionate attitude towards life in the city. His paintings reflect a root in classic themes with an integration of fashion imagery, revealing a dynamic character in his creative process with minimalist touches.

Galerie Grand Siècle cordially invites you to join this grand tour of art at the beginning of 2011.