1.22.25 CCACC Art Gallery Launches Mingming Cheung's Solo Exhibition
The CCACC Art Gallery held a successful opening reception of Mingming Cheung's solo exhibition, "The Home Is Where the Heart Lies," on Saturday, January 18, 2025, attracting over 100 guests. Maryland State Delegate Joseph Vogel presented a citation to the artist.
The citation was to congratulate the launch of Cheung's 7-week solo exhibition and recognize her founding of the Chinese Culture and Art League (CCAL) for promoting diverse arts in the community. In return, Cheung gifted Delegate Vogel a watercolor painting titled "Lighthouse," leaving him pleasantly surprised and deeply moved.
The opening reception began at 2:00 PM last Saturday, with Rita Lewi, Executive Director of CCACC and Director of CCACC Art Gallery, giving an opening remarks, warmly welcoming the guests and introducing the exhibit artist, Mingming Cheung. Lewi highlighted that CCAL has maintained a close partnership with CCACC for many years, jointly organizing numerous cultural exchange events.
DongPei He, Executive Director of CCAL, echoed Lewi's words by reflecting on the history of collaborations between CCAL and CCACC, while emphasizing Cheung's role in fostering cultural and artistic exchange between China and the United States. Acclaiming Cheung as "an outstanding watercolor artist," Dongpei He shared that before COVID-19, Cheung taught watercolor classes at CCACC headquarters; during COVID-19, however, Cheung started to teach online. Despite fighting cancer, Cheung has remained dedicated to both her art and teaching for over a decade. She captures the beauty of everyday life with her paintbrush and enthusiastically leads her students in exploring the limitless possibilities of watercolor art. Among the works exhibited are several depictions of familiar landmarks in the Greater Washington area, such as the Potomac River, illustrating Cheung's deep appreciation for life and her surroundings.
Next, Cheung went on stage to deliver a speech. She began by expressing her sincere gratitude to Lewi, Kit-Keung Kan, Senior Advisor of CCACC Art Gallery, May Zhou, Executive Secretary of CCACC, and all the friends who supported the exhibition. She reminisced about how the CCACC Art Gallery has provided a platform for Chinese artists to showcase their work over the years.
Cheung stated that the works on display primarily feature her watercolor creations from the past decade, including still lifes, florals, and landscapes of her beloved Greater Washington area. These pieces reflect her meticulous observations of everyday life and her profound appreciation for the beauty of nature. Cheung humbly asked the audience to provide feedback and suggestions on her artworks.
Finally, Dongpei He introduced CCAL, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting cultural interaction between China and the United States. Since its inception in 2010, CCAL has received enthusiastic support from esteemed senior artists, who have greatly contributed to accomplishing its mission.
Among the participants of the opening reception were Ned Li, Cofounder of CCACC and Director of CCACC Adult Day Healthcare Center; Chih-Hsiang Li, Cofounder of CCACC and Director of CCACC Sports; Jane Yang, Secretary of CCACC Board of Directors; Li-Fang C. Liu, Deputy Executive Director of CCACC; May Zhou, Executive Secretary of CCACC; Kit-Keung Kan, Senior Advisor of CCACC Art Gallery; and many members of CCAL.
"The Home Is Where the Heart Lies" exhibition will be run until February 28, 2025. We cordially invite people from all walks of life to visit and immerse themselves in Cheung's artistic world, experiencing the tranquility and beauty captured in her works, and exploring the endless charm of watercolor art.
CCACC extends its heartfelt thanks to CCAL for their generous donation to the CCACC Art Gallery, which has made a significant contribution to promoting artistic and cultural exchange.
"Home Is Where the Heart Lies" Mingming Cheung's Solo Exhibition
Exhibition Period: 01/11/2025 – 02/28/2025
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Gallery E-mail & Phone: artgallery@ccacc-dc.org; 301-820-7200 Ext. 8522
Address: CCACC Art Gallery, 9318 Gaither Road, Suite 215, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Parking and Admission: Free
(Article by CCACC Art Gallery)
Mingming Cheung (back row, 7th from left) is seen with Maryland State Delegate Joseph Vogel (front row, 3rd from left row), Rita Lewi (front row, 2nd from right), Executive Director of CCACC and Director of CCACC Art Gallery; DongPei He (front row, 1st from right in the front row), Executive Director of CCAL; members of CCAL; and CCACC Board member and employees.
Maryland State Delegate Joseph Vogel presents a citation to Mingming Cheung to celebrate the opening of her solo exhibition and to honor her for founding the Chinese Culture and Art League (CCAL). In return, Cheung gifts Vogel a watercolor painting titled "Lighthouse." First from left: Rita Lewi, Executive Director of CCACC and Director of CCACC Art Gallery.
Viewers engaged in a vibrant conversation in front of the artworks, sharing their perspectives and thoughts.
