Within every city, two cities simultaneously emerge. The first represents all that is good and right and desirable; the second city everything that we long to see changed. The twocities art gallery seeks to help build the first city, through art and events that champion beauty, commitment, thoughtfulness and community. By providing space in the cultural world for Chinese artists and promoting academic development, we aim to help young artists find their voice in the world of art. 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. These artists come from an academic studio art movement, studying and teaching fine arts at schools such as Shanghai University, Nanjing Art Institute, Qing Hua University, the Central Academy for the Arts and the Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute. Artists represented include Qiao Shi Guang, father of the modern wood and lacquer movement in China; Zhuang Xiao Wei, leader of the studio glass movement in China; Chen Guang Hui, a pioneering artist in the modern ceramics field; and Guo Xin, an established jewelry artist promoting jewelry as art in China. Current Exhibition: Preservation / Transformation November 15 – December 18, 2008 This group exhibit features seventeen artists who uphold the tradition of lacquer painting while pushing the medium and the artform beyond conventional borders. Their works preserve the essence of Chinese heritage and express post-modern sensibilities with bold results. Opening reception is Saturday, November 15, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Preservation / Transformation runs until December 18.