We are pleased to announce our upcoming community forum on Sunday, April 17th, 3-4 pm at UW East Asia Library. It is our great honor this time to invite Mr. Yulin Shen to talk about “The Lantingji Xu (蘭亭序)” and share his own lifetime story. 

Mr.Shen is an accomplished painter who works in oils primarily, but also in pastels, watercolor and traditional Chinese ink calligraphy. Mr.Shen’s painting style is primarily vividly-colored impressionistic oils, his work shows the Mid Century Modernist influence as well. His subjects are China, Europe, The Seattle area in the US, the human figure, family and friends. Accompanying the rich color photos of his paintings, are text vignettes in Chinese and English.

Teacher Shen has lived a very interesting life! He was born in the Shanghai area, and spent his early childhood in Nanking. His family fortunately had the means to flee when the Japanese invaded in 1937. As educated professionals, his family suffered terribly during China’s Cultural Revolution in the 1960s and 70s. At the age of 60, he decided to emigrate to the US, and he’s been here over twenty years now, working and painting.

Please join in us on Sunday, April 17th at 3pm at UW East Asia Library (Gowen Hall 3F), refreshments will be provided. Looking forward to seeing everyone!