Kathy Liao
The 2009 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition - Collective Exhibition
August 14 - September 2, 2009
Reception:
Thursday August 20, 2009 6-8 PM
Press Release
Drawing inspiration from her American, Japanese and Hakka Chinese lineage, Taiwan-born artist Kathy Liao seeks to translate her own experiences straddling the worlds of East and West through the language of art.
Using traditional Western methods of representation, oil paint on canvas, Kathy Liao’s richly textured works address important Eastern traditions, particularly the custom of saving face. Challenging the common preconceptions of Asian beauty in her unique style, Liao confronts the status quo with a new reality. She currently lives and works in Seattle, Washington.
Artist Statement
I draw inspiration from my diverse Hakka Chinese and Japanese ancestries as I seek to illuminate the Asian influences, both cultural and symbolic, that color my life experiences. As such, my works are often shaped by the dichotomy between Asian and American culture that I experienced throughout my formative years. Oil painting is way of viewing these traditional Eastern concepts through a familiar Western medium. As a painter, I continue to learn and draw upon the vast existing visual repertoire of the Western masters. Each piece of my paintings is built up differently as I explore different possibilities with color and mark-making.
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