Exhibition Curator

The Artists 2000 Foundation Inc. is proud to introduce the touring exhibitions of Chinese artistSUN BAIJUN Floating and Mobile & Life and Nothingness. During 2008Two series of work by Associate Professor Sun Bai Jun  toured four centres in Melbourne.Sun Bai Jun a contemporary Chinese Artist working between Zibo in Shandong province and his studio in Beijing produced these works using traditional Chinese Ink Wash methods and Anhui paper."I first saw the artwork of Sun Bai Jun in 2003 at an impressive exhibition in Beijing titled "Experimental Ink Wash". The works shimmered with a sessation of movement across the paper's surface. I was intrigued and upon close investigation discovered intricate layers of tone upon tone interspersed with solid white paint.   Shapes of almost microscopic forms, one would expect to view under highly magnified conditions wove and interwove with tone. In his artwork he conveys a sense of mystique that reflects his deep concern with the mystery of life." He speaks of a "vital force" in art creation and "life spirit illusions". The artworks are large and engulf the viewer. 'floating and Mobile' consists of six individual pieces 1250mm x 2500mm.In his series 'Life and Nothingness' there is purity in the works for he uses his skill with the brush and deep understanding of the ink's capabilities to create flowing marks, dry brush and the illusion of solid form in a delicate lightness.The paintings seem almost transparent with a weightlessness that is intriguing and encourages close investigation of subtleties hidden in the strokes.  

'Life and Nothingness'

Twelve ink wash on paper paintings based on the 'Life of Christ' are touring four ecumenical centres in Melbourne.

Gallery 314 Clifton Creative arts Centre - Richmond Uniting Church 314 Church Road Richmond. February 4th to March 9th.

Chapel on Station Gallery Cnr. Station Street and Ellingworth Parade Box Hill. March 13th to March 26th.

Churches of Christ Theological College 44-60 Jacksons Road Mulgrave. March 30th to May 30th

WellSpring The WellSpring Centre Inc. 10 Y Street Ashburton.

June 5th to June 27th.

'The People'

12 pieces - each approx. 800mm x 1600mm

Dry brush on Anhui paper, mounted on support paper.

$3000.00AUD each

Photography by:

Cecelia Bedford

'Floating and Mobile'

A series of six works on Anhui paper produced during Sun Bai Jun's Red Gate Gallery residency in Beijing are exhibited at:

Gallery 314 Clifton Creative Arts Centre

Richmond Uniting Church 314 Church Street Richmond

Monday 10th March to Sunday 30th March.

In conjunction with his Touring Exhibition associate Professor Sun Baijun will conduct three 'FREE TO PUBLIC' workshops at:

Warrandyte Uniting Church

Cnr. Taroona Av. and West End Road Warrandyte ON:

Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd April 2008

Due to limited class sizes bookings are esential. Please contact

Chinese Ink Painting in Contemporary Society

conducted by Associate Professor Sun Baijun

Chinese Ink Painting in Contemporary Society introduces participants to the technique of chinese traditional ink wash painting used to create contemporary/abstract paintings on ink wash paper.  Associate Professor Sun Baijun will demonstrate this technique used in his art practice. Participants will be involved, hands-on, in the process and practice of the technique under the guidance of Associate Professor Sun Baijun.  The project aims to expose people to a wider culture, expanding links with China and innovative ways of using a well known material.

The program is proudly supported by Nillumbik Shire Council and the Artists 2000 Foundation Inc.

To participate send an email.

'Flowing Life Series' Nos. 30 - 35 (detail)

Chinese Ink and Acrylic Paint on Anhui Paper

six pieces - each 1250mm x 2500mm

$9,350.00AUD each

(60000 RMB each)