Jan. 18, 2010
Contact Joe Miller at jemiller@viterbo.edu
THE RAPE OF NANKING EXHIBIT TO OPEN IN VITERBO FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY JAN. 27th
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The drawings and mixed media of Li Hu will be on display in the Viterbo University Art Gallery in an exhibit entitled “The Rape of Nanking” Wednesday, Jan. 27–Wednesday, Feb. 17.
On February 2nd, Professor Hu will present a slide lecture of his work to the Viterbo community at 3:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center, Room 219. The opening reception for his show will follow in the gallery from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Hu is Professor of Art at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in painting from Shanghai University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of South Dakota. The subject of much of his work is derived from specific historical and literary themes and his personal life experiences in China.
The works in this show are informed by events that happened in the City of Nanking in 1937 when the Japanese invaded that city.
The works in this show are informed by events that happened in the City of Nanking in 1937 when the Japanese invaded that city.
There is no admission fee to the gallery, which is located on the third floor of the Fine Arts Center on the Viterbo campus.
The gallery is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. when school is in session.
This was a thought-provoking and beautifully installed show!
ReplyDeleteI saw this show - it was awesome.
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