A survey of Taiwanese artist Tu-2’s early Mao-ology work, featuring selections from his 108 series of blue and silver portraits made through “meditative mark-making” using only one silver pencil on blue paper, as well as other recent work. The exhibition space has been transformed into a meditation refuge where viewers are invited to stay and practice mindfulness as well as learn about meditation practices.
Tu-2, born Tu Ying-Ming, is a Taiwanese-born, Los Angeles-based visual artist renowned for his work in fine art, photography, and film. His early career in the 1990s was marked by the acclaimed “Mao-ology” and “Timeless” series, which garnered international attention across America, Asia, and Europe.
His multifaceted career encompasses painting, photography, and documentary filmmaking, reflecting his commitment to exploring the intersection of art, spirituality, and human connection.
