
Lunar New Year Art Workshops
Presented by Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco and Google Visitor Experience
Artists: Summer Lee, Dixon Ngai, Jane Trieu and Bijun Liang
Red Envelope Ink Stamps: January 29
Porcelain Pattern Coloring on Canvas: January 30
Collage Pop-Up Cards: January 31
Lucky Red Envelope Lanterns: February 1
Location: Google Visitor Experience, Mountain View
CCC is excited to present a series of four Lunar New Year workshops, led by four talented AAPI artists, from January 29 to February 1. In each workshop a different artist will guide participants through hands-on, interactive art sessions, offering a unique opportunity to explore various creative mediums. From carving rubber stamps to designing porcelain patterns, making collages, and crafting lanterns, attendees will dive into diverse forms of artistic expression while honoring the rich cultural traditions and significance of the Lunar New Year.
By transforming the Google Visitor Experience into a vibrant communal space, these workshops aim to foster creativity, deepen cultural appreciation, and strengthen community connections. Through engaging with contemporary art practices, participants will celebrate the spirit of the season in a fun and meaningful way.
Start the new year with creativity and community!
Workshop Descriptions
Red Envelope Ink Stamps with Summer Lee: January 29, 10 am - 11:30 am
Create your own red envelopes for Lunar New Year in our free ink stamp workshop, guided by artist Summer Lee and the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco.
Porcelain Pattern Coloring on Canvas with Dixon Ngai January 30, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Collage Pop-Up Cards with Jane Trieu: January 31, 12 - 1:30 pm
Lucky Red Envelope Lantern with Bijun Liang: February 1, 11:30 am - 1:15 pm
About the Artists
Summer Lee is a multi-disciplinary artist based in San Francisco, who has worked artistically throughout the US and in Hong Kong, China, and Europe focusing on projects inspired by site and situation, creating process-based works and permanent public art in a wide range of sculptural and video media, as well as activism and performance, embracing listening and collaboration. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Berkeley Art Museum (BAMPF), Asian Art Museum (San Francisco), and the He Xiangning Museum in Shenzhen, China.
Dixon Ngai is an accomplished artist and designer who graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, specializing in Environmental and Interior Design. His diverse body of work encompasses objects, painting, and spatial design. Dixon is deeply engaged in researching the rich history of Chinese export porcelain, contributing to various curations and publications that highlight its significance. Currently, he is investigating the intricate connections between Hong Kong's export porcelain and the stories of Chinese immigrants. Through his ongoing artistic practice, particularly his "Flowers in the Wave" series, he explores the dynamic elements of wind and water, responding to their influences in a contemporary context. Residing in both Hong Kong and the San Francisco Bay Area, Dixon focuses on the vibrant porcelain shop located in Chinatown, where he draws inspiration for his work.
Jane Trieu is a San Francisco-based illustrator celebrating local communities through vibrant colors and simple shapes and patterns. Using analog materials, she explores themes of empowerment, cultural heritage, and community with a sense of playfulness and humor. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration.
Bijun Liang is a Chinese-American artist based in San Francisco, CA. Her practice encompasses interactive installations and public art. Using a unique blend of playfulness, humor, and crowdsourcing, Liang puts the voices of the community at the forefront of the art she creates. In recent years, Liang exhibited her works at The Headlands Center for the Arts, Chinatown Media & Arts Collaborative, the Chinese Culture Center, and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Her recent accomplishments include creating murals like "Fufufufufu" and "Welcome to Chilltown," as well as community-based installations such as "Facepalm" and "Omens in Chinatown.". Liang has been recognized in art collections on SuperRare and LACMA.
About CCC
Established in 1965, CCC (the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco) is a non-profit arts organization with a rich legacy spanning 60 years. Throughout its history, CCC has played a pivotal role in elevating Chinatown through the arts, as both a vibrant neighborhood and a poignant metaphor for the immigrant experience. In recent years, CCC has undergone transformative growth, presenting thought-provoking international exhibitions and engaging educational programs. The organization’s commitment to spotlighting pressing and nuanced issues of our time sparks essential dialogues, uniting diverse perspectives and inspiring meaningful actions toward a more inclusive and equitable society. Some of its iconic programming includes “Chinatown History and Art Walking Tour,” “XianRui: Artist in Excellence Series,” “41 Ross: Artist-in-Residence,” and the “Hungry Ghost Festival.”
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