The Joint Exhibition 'Spring · Shine' Successfully Opened at CCACC Art Gallery

The joint exhibition 'Spring · Shine' by artists Pearl Shen and Quanxuan Shuai held its opening reception on March 8 at CCACC Art Gallery, attracting numerous art enthusiasts. Montgomery County Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Marilyn Balcombe were also in attendance.

Before the reception began, Pearl Shen gave a special demonstration on the process of creating a Chinese gongbi painting. Her lively and insightful presentation sparked great interest in Chinese gongbi painting among the attendees.

At 2:00 PM, Rita S. Lewi (Executive Director of CCACC and Director of the CCACC Art Gallery), delivered the opening remarks, welcoming guests and introducing the two featured artists. Lewi noted that the exhibition showcases over 40 artworks that blend Eastern and Western painting styles. Shen's gongbi paintings are exquisitely detailed and remarkably refined. In addition to her gongbi works, the exhibition also features an Impressionist oil painting by Shen titled Godspeed. Shuai's floral still-life paintings, on the other hand, skillfully play with perspective. His backgrounds incorporate directional lines combined with Impressionist short strokes, creating a sense of movement and enhancing the emotional depth of his compositions.

Following Lewi's speech, Councilmember Friedson expressed his appreciation for the CCACC Art Gallery's longstanding contributions to the local arts community. He praised the gallery for providing an outstanding platform for artists and fostering cultural and artistic exchange.

Guests then enjoyed fine refreshments while admiring the artwork and engaging in insightful conversations with the artists about their creative inspirations. At 4:00 PM, the opening reception concluded in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

 

'Spring · Shine' exhibition will be on display until April 25, 2025. We warmly invite all art lovers to visit the CCACC Art Gallery and experience the beauty of art this spring.

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)

Front row: Rita S. Lewi (Director of CCACC Art Gallery). Back row (from left to right): Montgomery County Councilmembers Marilyn Balcombe and Andrew Friedson, artist Pearl Shen, and Chih-Hsiang Li (Director of CCACC Sports).

Pearl Shen (second from the left in the front row) poses for a group photo with fellow art enthusiasts; Second from the right in the back row: Paul Li (CCACC Board Member).

Pearl Shen takes a photo with guests in front of her artwork.

The two councilmembers engage in a discussion with Pearl Shen about artistic concepts.

Before the opening reception began, Pearl Shen gave a presentation on the essence of Chinese gongbi painting.