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\u201cColors of Memory\u201d by Bay Area based and award-winning oil painter Ni Zhu celebrates Chinese New Year, highlighting past and present, and nostalgia and hope, all intertwined with the importance of culture and the joy of tradition.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe invite you to immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich cultural heritage at IAMA Galleries. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with us and experience the joy and inspiration that art brings. We welcome visitors to enjoy the exhibition, showcasing the timeless beauty and cultural significance of this festive season.<\/em>\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

KC Hsieh, President of IAMA<\/em><\/p>\n

SAN FRANCISCO, January 20th, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The International Art Museum of America (IAMA) is excited to announce our first gallery exhibition of 2025: Colors of Memory<\/strong> by Ni Zhu<\/em>.<\/p>\n

About the artist:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ni Zhu is an award winning oil painter based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She grew up in a small town in South China, then went on to study law at Beijing University. She pursued graduate studies in the United States and Canada. Ni Zhu fell in love with painting, and her path led to a career change, where she honed her passion by attending classes at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and taking workshops with master painters. She ultimately earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in 2020.<\/p>\n

Ni is a signature member of Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society, and an artist member of the California Art Club. She is represented by Reinert Fine Art in Charleston, SC.<\/p>\n

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Colors of Memory, which celebrates the Chinese New Year, will be on view in IAMA\u2019s Lightspace Gallery until March 1st, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Chinese New Year is a celebration of renewal, family, and tradition \u2013 three things that have shaped the inspiration behind the artworks of the exhibition and Ni Zhu\u2019s own journey as an artist. The inspiration for Colors of Memory came from Zhu\u2019s personal experiences during the Chinese New Year, both in her hometown and in San Francisco. Zhu notes that the Chinese New Year Parade\u2014particularly the first one she attended in 2005\u2014 \u201cfelt like a warm embrace\u201d in a new and unfamiliar place and also inspired many of the works in the series. After the Parade and public celebrations were cancelled or minimized during the years of the pandemic, Zhu was moved to express her feelings in her art when celebrations finally returned in 2023.<\/p>\n

This year, Chinese New Year begins on Wednesday, January 29th. The Spring Festival, which celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar, marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring with a multitude of lively traditions and celebrations. Visitors viewing Colors of Memory at the IAMA will be immersed in detailed paintings that depict popular elements of the Spring Festival such as dragon and lion dancing, lanterns, firecrackers, and wearing red, a traditional color symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.<\/p>\n

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\nNi Zhu, Girl with the Paper Dragon, oil on panel, 16 x 12 in.<\/em><\/p>\n

Within the medial room of the galley, a selection of works devoted entirely to Chinese New Year in San Francisco can be seen, and familiar landmarks and streets easily identified. More works related to Zhu\u2019s travels and memories line the outer walls of the exhibition space.<\/p>\n

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There are 33 paintings on display, with each one telling its own story. For Zhu, Parade in the Rain (pictured below) is particularly significant. It is currently on display in the medial room of the gallery, amongst all the other works located in San Francisco, and was inspired by San Francisco\u2019s first Chinese New Year Parade in 2023, after they were reinstated following the pandemic. Featuring a troupe of young dancers in traditional costume and carrying instruments, the group looks out towards the unseen audience\u2014the viewer. Zhu intended to capture the joy, resilience, and the unity of people celebrating together in the rain. Parade in the Rain captures a single moment amidst the celebrations where nostalgia of and hope are both evident. It is intended to be the closing statement for the series.<\/p>\n

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\nNi Zhu, Parade in the Rain, oil on linen, 26 x 32 in.<\/em><\/p>\n

Colors of Memory emphasizes the beauty of connection through time, space, and cultures, that regardless of viewers\u2019 shared experiences ultimately reminds those about the importance of community and celebration. Zhu hopes that visitors will see themselves reflected in the artworks in any way, whether that is through culture, San Francisco, or even emotions, such as nostalgia, warmth, and resilience.<\/p>\n

To young artists who are navigating their own cultural identities and artistic paths, Zhu says: \u201cEmbrace your roots and your journey\u2014they\u2019re what make your voice unique. Don\u2019t be afraid to explore your heritage or let it evolve as you grow. Take inspiration from your surroundings, but stay true to what moves you personally.\u201d Young artists should also seek opportunities to share their art with the community, which in turn encourages creativity and celebrates cultural diversity. The International Art Museum of America will be hosting its annual International Art Youth contest in July, and submissions from around the world will be accepted and displayed to continue fostering talent and creativity in each younger generation.<\/p>\n

Colors of Memory will be on display at the International Art Museum of America until March 1st, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the International Art Museum of America:<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you, Ni, for sharing your incredible talent and story with us. It\u2019s an honor to celebrate your work here during the Chinese New Year. As a fellow Academy of Art University alum, it\u2019s especially meaningful to connect with you and witness how art continues to inspire and unite us.<\/em><\/p>\n

I invite everyone to explore Colors of Memory and reflect on the beautiful themes of nostalgia and hope. Thank you for joining us, and let\u2019s continue celebrating the joy that art brings!<\/em>\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Emilio Jimenez, Development Manager<\/em><\/p>\n

“We are so thrilled and honored to have Colors of Memory on display at the IAMA! It is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to see the collection and reflect upon what relates to them, whether that is joy in a rainy day, joy in a quiet walk through town, or witnessing a celebration of the new year. On behalf of the IAMA, I hope our galleries continue in connecting visitors through shared experiences and emotions.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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