Ming's 2009 Plan

Ming went back to China this spring and he spent 6 weeks visiting his professors and painting friends, studying and learning new techniques. Through his study, he realized the importance of introducing the correct name to the ancient Chinese painting style that he has mastered. The most accurate name is Chinese Brush Painting instead of Chinese Watercolor. Chinese Brush Painting is very different compared to the Western Watercolor. It uses different brushes, media, pigments and painting skills, even the finishing techniques and styles are so significantly different.

This year is a retreat year for my father and me. We have traveled and are planning quite a few more trips together to enjoy the nature and refresh our souls. I am posting five of the newest paintings of Ming’s which all have been inspired by our trips to China and Northwest United States.

Painting Titles (from Left to Right, Top to Bottom)

-Mountains, Village, & Rice Fields;

-Sunrise;

-Mt. Rainier National Park;

-Seven-Star Park, Guilin;

-Native Village;

This year, we also have reached a milestone. One of my dad’s paintings has been accepted by Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery. Please see the attached imagine of this painting. As you can see, my father used the “COLOR POURING” technique in this painting. If you are interested in seeing or purchasing this painting, please feel free to stop by the gallery or contact Ms. Jennifer Zika, the gallery director. The detail contact information is listed as below:

Rental Sales Gallery
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 224-0674
www.rentalsales@pam.org;

(Painting Title: River Running through)

Ming’s next show will be in March 2010.
Celebration of Creativity
Southminster Presbyterian Church
12250 SW Denney Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97008-5803
Phone: (503) 644-2073
http://www.celebrationofcreativity.com/
Show time:
March 4th, 2010 (Thursday): “First Look” Gala 7-9pm;
March 5th, 2010 (Friday): Exhibit and Sale: 10am – 5pm; Artist Reception: 7-9pm;
March 6th, 2010 (Saturday): Exhibit and Sale: 10am – 5pm; Concert: 7:30pm;
March 7th, 2010 (Sunday): Exhibit and Sale: 12-4pm.

Mid Summer Art Show

Show time: 08/02-09/01/2008;
Location: Art Reach Gallery,
First Congregational United Church of Christ
1126 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 228-7219

Gallery hours: M-F: 9am -2pm; Sun: 9am-1pm;


(Painting Title: Majesty Green Valley)

Ming Wei's Current Art Show

Ming is presenting 25 pieces of his newest creations at First Presbyterian Church, downtown Portland, Oregon. The detail show information is listed as below:

Exhibition Title: Splendid Creations
Exhibition Time: March 30th – June 1st, 2008
Location: Chapel Gallery, First Presbyterian Church, 1200 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR 97205

Gallery Hours: Free open to public on Mon-Sat: 9am to 5pm; Sun: 9am to noon;
Gallery Phone#: (503) 228-7331;
Gallery Website: http://www.fpcpdx.org/

Ming will visit the gallery every 1st Sunday from 10am to noon to tell his creation stories. We hope we will see you there.



I am posting some of his newest artwork.



On the right hand side:
Painting Title: Crater Lake
Ming created this piece based on his memory of our 2002 trip. He was so amazed by the amazing blue. It took him years to finish this piece from the concept.

On the left hand side:
Painting Title: Reunion
Ming visited a remote countryside school in China last year. As you can see, the stream falling from the mountain reunites with the river. Meanwhile, you can imagine that the students from all over the countryside have crossed the narrow wood bridge and gathered in the old farm school which is hiding behind the woods.

Ming Wei’s Coming Spring 2008 Shows

Wish everyone a very happy Holiday Season! Here is the list of my father, Ming Wei’s coming spring shows. We are looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Exhibition One: My father’s watercolors were selected by Ms. Adrienne Flagg, the Creative Director of IFCC (Interstate Firehouse Culture Center) and presented in the model homes of the new Overlook Condos. The condo grand opening celebration was held on Dec. 13th, 2007 which was a huge success. Many city officials, art supporters and pubic media attended the event.

Ming’s paintings still can be viewed at the below address during the below time slots:
-Show Location: Overlook Condos, OH, LLC, 3990 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR 97227
-Show Time: 01/15/2008 to 03/12/2008; M-F: 10am-4pm or by appointment;
-Show Contact: Adrienne Flagg; direct: (503) 823-2070; email: adrienne@ifcc-arts.org.

Exhibition Two: 10 pieces of Ming’s most recent artwork will be presented at Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center.
-Show Location: Main Gallery, Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro, OR 97123;
-Show Time: 02/05/2008 to 02/27/2008, M-Th: 9am-9pm, Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat: 10am-4pm;
-Show Contact: Carl Annala, M.F.A., Cultural Arts Program Supervisor; direct: (503) 615-3485; email: Carla@ci.hillsboro.or.us.
-Opening Reception: First Tuesday, 02/05/2008, 6pm-8pm;

Exhibition Three: from March to May, Ming will present 24-30 paintings at the First Presbyterian Church, Downtown Portland, OR.
-Show Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1200 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR 97205;
-Show Time: March 23, 2008 - May 25, 2008; hours: TBD;
-Show Contact: Loren Nelson, Chair of Committee; direct: (503) 614-0418;
-Opening Reception: 03/23/08, noon-1pm. My dad and I are planning give a 45-minute presentation.



On the right hand side, there is my father's newest masterpiece which title is Splendid Autumn.

PORTLAND OPEN STUDIOS SHOW - OCT. 2007

In two weeks, we will send out the invitation letters to our friends. My father will present his artwork in his studio to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM on the weekend of Oct. 20th and Oct. 21st 2007. Please come and visit us. If you want to visit the other 97 artists’ studios, you need to buy the tickets from Portland Open Studio. When you buy the tickets, you will get copies of the calendars and maps to all the 98 artists’ studios. Please find out more information about the event through http://www.portlandopenstudios.com/.

Last month, my father was interviewed by Ms. Shu Ju Wang, the chief editor and writer of POS. Please read the wonderful article she wrote about my father and his artwork through http://portlandopenstudios.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/ming-wei-at-the-intersection-of-art-science/.

This month, the Asian Reporter will feature my father and his work on the late September issue. We will post the article on our blog later.

My dad also created quite a few new pieces of art for this show. Here are some examples:

Left Painting Title:
Fairyland (Jiou Jia Guo, China);









Right Painting Title:
Sailing in Hood River (Hood River, Oregon)

Ming’s June and July 2007 Shows

My father has been invited by Portland City Hall Committees to hold the below two personal art shows:

June Show Title: Dong Feng (Eastern Breeze)
Location: Portland City Hall (Portland City Commissioner)
1221 SW 4th Ave., Room 230, Portland, OR
Opening Reception: 5 pm – 7 pm, the 1st Thursday, June 7th, 2007 Show Time: 8 am-5pm, M-F, June 4th to June 29th, 2007

July Show Title: “Sustainability” Art Show
(Half the paintings focus on Oregon Landscapes.)
Location: Portland City Hall (Portland City Commissioner)
1221 SW 4th Ave., Room 220, Portland, OR
Opening Reception: 5 pm – 7 pm, the 1st Thursday, July 5th, 2007
Show Time: 8 am-5pm, M-F, July 3rd to July 31st, 2007

Please check out more information about this event through www.portlandonline.com/adams.

(The painting shown on the left has been sold.)

Ming will Participate in Portland Open Studios 2007

My father, Ming Wei, has been selected to participate in Portland Open Studios 2007. This year’s jury process was more competitive than ever before due to a significant increase in the number of applications. My father’s unique Eastern Style Watercolors stood out among his fellow artists. Please find out more information about the event through http://www.portlandopenstudios.com/.

My father will present his artwork in his studio to the public from 10 AM to 5 Pm on the weekend of Oct. 20th and Oct. 21st 2007.