Chicago, IL
About John Fu:
John Fu's paintings are a contemporary synthesis of art and cultural histories. John combines techniques and ideas of Western and Eastern masters in art and philosophy to convey peacefulness, tranquility, and elegance. His style can be described as montage; the arrangement, grouping and manipulation of image with emotional implications. This montage is his imagination of space filled with expressive line and richness of color.
Educated in both the US and China, Fu has held teaching positions and lectured in both countries. He also has been featured in various exhibitions in Illinois as well as across the United States.
John is a member of several groups including Oil Painters of America Association, U.S.A., Artwork jury & collection committee,WCC, Illinois, U.S.A., Chinese Art Association of Northern America, Chicago, U.S.A., Branding Committee,WCC, Illinois, U.S.A., and Curriculum Council Committee,WCC, Illinois, U.S.A.
Selected exhibitions
- Norris Gallery - St. Charles, IL, 2015
- Arrowhead Exhibit Center at Waubonsee Community College - SugarGrove, IL, 2014
- Norris Gallery - St. Charles, IL, 2013
- Solo show, The Artist Project at Art Expo - Chicago, IL, 2008
- âArtitudes 7th International Art Competitionâ, Art 54 Gallery - Soho, New York, 1989
Education
- Northern Illinois University, Master of Fine Arts - DeKalb, IL,1993
- Shanghai Teacher's University, Degree in Fine Arts - Shanghai, China,1976
Press Accolades
- Honorable Award, "Artitudes 7th International Art Competition" Art 54 Gallery, Soho, New York, NY - 1989
- Honorable Award"Alice & Arthur Bear Art Competition"Beverly Art Center, Chicago, Illinois - 1992
- Lestter J. Norris Memorial Award, Norris Gallery, St. Charles, IL - 2013