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SUMMARY:River of time - Ma Hui
DESCRIPTION:Water holds a deep significance in Ma Hui’s life. Her early years were shaped by the turbulent waters of the Yellow River in Ningxia\, and her later years by the serene canals of Amsterdam. Perhaps this continuity of memory imparts her work with a fluidity that feels both tender and powerful\, capturing water’s softness alongside its unstoppable force. Her compositions resonate with a minimalistic strength\, where bold uses of blank space and layered brushstrokes create a profound and ethereal visual effect. In her recent works\, she uses Pu’er tea as a medium\, a choice full of symbolic resonance. Its rich\, earthy tones mirror the depths of the Yellow River\, and as it gradually seeps into the paper and merges with the ink\, it unfolds like the steady flow of time across the surface. \nIn addition to the tea stains and the traditional grayscale of ink\, Ma Hui introduces unique color elements into her pieces. Sometimes\, she uses peony blossoms from her garden mixed with cinnabar to create distinct red hues; other times\, she burns charcoal herself to incorporate it into the ink\, lending it a textured\, tactile quality. Her choice of paper also reflects her sensitivity to material. In addition to rice paper\, she works on copperplate paper\, which controls the spread of water and ink\, emphasizing the ink’s sheen. In her Organic Series\, for example\, Ma Hui uses thick copperplate paper to create cell-like textures within the ink\, as though opening a window into a microscopic world of life. \nMa Hui’s ink paintings balance feminine sensitivity with resilience\, emotion with intellect. Each of her works embodies an inner strength that flows from her brush in gestures that are gentle yet resolute. The waves and sediment of the Yellow River during her childhood reappear in her compositions like scenes in a montage\, forming a profoundly personal river of time\, her own cycle of life.
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/river-of-time-ma-hui/
LOCATION:OOOIT ART – WERKSPOOR INTERNATIONAL ART CENTER\, Nijverheidsweg 27 P\, Utrecht\, 3534AM
CATEGORIES:Art and culture
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Discover the world of mahjong! Many Dutch people have the classic game in their cupboard\, but who really knows all the rules? And what about those mysterious sticks? Mahjong has many variants. Perhaps you know the Japanese riichi variant from anime movies\, in which patience and avoiding loss are crucial. Or maybe you’ve ever seen people in China playing the fast-paced\, combination-oriented Hong Kong variant on the streets. Chinese Mahjong Competition Rules (MCR) requires strategic thinking and a touch of opportunism. Of course\, there is the online variant where you have to find pairs\, but we’re going to leave that online nicely on this afternoon. After all\, we have some great games ahead of us. What are we going to do? Play! Especially play. We will focus on MCR\, if there is a lot of interest we will also organize a meeting around riichi. After a brief explanation of the basic terms and how to start the game\, we will get down to business. Topics will include:         \n\nHow to start the game (positioning\, wall building\, direction of play)\nThe terms pung\, kong\, chow\nHow to make a valid mahjong hand\nPoints\n\nIf you are already advanced but want to gain new insights\, you are also welcome. After a pleasant afternoon of mahjong there is the possibility to have dinner together at your own expense. Location: Zijp 25\, Zijpendaalseweg 25\, Arnhem\nDate: December 15\, 2024\nTime: 14:00-17:00\nCost: free for VNC members\, €5 for non-VNC members (pay on location) Zijp 25 is within walking distance of Arnhem Central Station. Nearby parking is usually paid parking.  \nBuy your tickets here:
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/mahjong-meet-up/
LOCATION:Zijp 25\, Zijpendaalseweg 25\, Arnhem\, Zijpendaalseweg 25\, arnhem\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Art and culture
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