twocities is one of the few galleries in China that specializes in contemporary three-dimensional art. Our gallery represents Chinese artists pioneering in glass, metal, ceramic, and wood and lacquer. The glass artists we work with are considered the first generation of contemporary glass artists in China. Most of these artists come from academic backgrounds, studying and teaching fine arts at schools such as Shanghai University, Nanjing Art Institute, and the Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute. Artists represented include glass artist Zhuang Xiao Wei, ceramics artist Chen Guang Hui, and jewelry artist Guo Xin. October 4 – November 11, 2008 “Li Jian Shen: Solo Ceramics Exhibit” – Li Jian Shen (Jackson Lee) is a ceramics artist who breathes life and passion into his works of clay. Clean and delicate in form and design, his works express beauty and vulnerability while invoking a romantic longing reminiscent of Tang and Sung poetry. Opening reception is Saturday, October 4, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. August 30 – September 30, 2008 “Elemental: Contemporary Sculptural Art”, Mixed Media – Group exhibit featuring emerging artists working in ceramics and glass. Artists hail from fine arts schools in China and include young glass artists Wang Qin, Xue Lv and Cheng Xiang. Opening reception: May 17, 4 to 6 pm May 17 – August 30, 2008 “Qiao Shi Guang: A Retrospective” – Solo exhibit featuring wood and lacquer artwork by Qiao Shi Guang, considered the father of the modern wood and lacquer art movement in China. Opening reception: May 17, 4 to 6 pm April 19 – May 13, 2008 “chee hwa, chee yee” – National invitational featuring wood and lacquer artwork from China’s fine arts colleges. Artworks include lacquer paintings, sculptures and ornamental boxes created by fine arts university students. Opening reception: April 19, 4 to 6 pm April 1 – 15, 2008 “4 Step Snake” – Collaborative ceramics exhibit featuring two Dutch artists, Adriaan Rees and Hans van Bentem, and two Chinese artists, Chen Guanghui and Wan Liya. This exhibit was sponsored by the Dutch Consulate and the Netherlands China Arts Foundation. Opening reception: April 1, 7 to 9 pm March 22 – 30, 2008 “My Shanghai”: Migrant students’ photography – Exhibit featuring works taken by sixth grade students from a school for migrant children. Opening reception: March 22, 4 to 6 pm