INFORMATION FOR
March 6th, 2023 at 10:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. B-216 Ben Shahn Visual Art Center William Paterson University 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
Center for Chinese Art at William Paterson University William Paterson University Art Department Rodin International Artists Foundation
Jun Leng is the leading figure of Chinese hyperrealism. He is a researcher of the School of Oil Painting at China National Academy of Painting, and a distinguished artist with an international reputation. He was also the President of Wuhan Art Academy, Chairman of the Hubei Federation of Literary and Art Circles.
Leng is a 1984 graduate of Wuhan Normal College. His honors include the 1993 Silver Art Award at the Chinese Oil Painting Exhibition, the 1994 Artwork Award at the Second Annual Chinese oil painting exhibition, the 1995 Golden Award at the Third Annual Chinese art exhibition and the 1999 Golden Prize in the ninth National Art Exhibition. He also participated in the “100 Years of Chinese Oil Painting” exhibition.
Jun Leng's paintings hold a very special place in Chinese art circles with its unique composition and masterful use of fine techniques. He is famous for hyperrealistic oil paintings; viewers are always overwhelmed by the incredible details that can stand up to any close-up examination, even with a magnifying glass. Objects are depicted with spectacular precision that often enthralls the crowds. Leng’s take on contemporary motifs and contents also provide full psychological tension for viewers. His techniques live up to his reputation as the No.1 master of the Chinese hyperrealism school.
The artist will take a 15-minute break every 45 minutes. 50 people may observe the artist at a time, and rotate every 45 minutes. Audiences who wish to continue watching may wait in line for the next round. William Paterson students in attendance are teacher-led, and may attend once or twice depending on their class time.
The event is free and open to the public. Due to limited space, please register in advance by clicking the button below. Registration can also be done by phone: (973) 720-2799 or by email at ccart@wpunj.edu. For more information regarding the event, please contact the Center for Chinese Art, or visit us our website at wpunj.edu/ccart.
