Lunzen and his work |
LUNZEN's painting are meditations
on harmony- visually, musically, spiritually, and interpersonal.
His graceful, opulently colored works - while modern - reflect his
Oriental heritage in their lush colour palette and serenely centered
images.
Born in Johore, Malaysia, LUNZEN began
painting at the age of eight. He is primarily self-taught,
having sold his first painting in Malaysia at the age of thirteen.
That auspicious beginning encouraged such a passion for painting
that he continues to paint every day. |
Not content to rely solely on his intuition, he has studied
Fine Art at Hong Kong Academy of Art, Kansas University, and
the San Francisco Academy of Art. Art lovers around the world
are celebrating his increasing stature as a major multi-media
artist.
In 1983, LUNZEN took first place in the
Malaysia national Arts Competition. In 1988, he won both first
and second place at Emerald City Classic in Kansas out of
650 participants. Since then, he has received numerous other
national and international awards. LUNZEN's works are in the
permanent collections of international art collectors such
as privates and individuals, museum, galleries, and corporations.
He has exhibited in group and solo shows throughout Asia,
Europe, Canada and United States, and has been published extensively
in art periodicals.
LUNZEN paints to music, and asserts: "Music
is often a catalyst in unlocking my emotions and allowing my imagination
a certain freedom." The viewer can appreciate LUNZEN's imaginings
on several levels. There is his fearless, Matisse-like use of color;
bright, bold, and compelling. There are the flowing, curving lines;
disciplined, yet sensuous. There are the tranquil faces, some with
closed eyes looking inward, some gazing directly, yet innocently,
at the viewer. Interesting, too, is the recurring motif of strong,
directional light cast on the faces, such that half of the face
is featureless, save for the corner of the mouth. It is as if LUNZEN
is leading the viewer ever deeper into his soul. |
LUNZEN's art is never ponderous, however. It is delightfully witty.
Bright red lips on the palest of faces kiss the viewer's eyes. Having
playfully gotten the viewer's attention. LUNZEN draws them through
swirling, luscious arcs of delicious color. His goal, he says, is
"…to give the viewer a feeling of harmony and happiness.
People are looking for a peaceful life. We know life is short, and
through my imagination, I feel and express what I have in my mind."
Since life is short, and often harried, what a treat it is to have
bright, red lips entice us into the calm, pleasure-filled, and always
surprising world of LUNZEN's imagination!
Y.A.B. Datuk Seri Abdullah bin Haji
Ahmad Badawi (Prime Minister of Malaysia) & Lunzen - Explaining
& Sharing the art of life)
Tun Dr. Mahathir (Former Prime Minister
of Malaysia & Lunzen)
- "We all Talk about Art"
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The Dreams
From the Romanticism Series Collection
Always Be Happy
Contemporary calligraphic Art Series
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Lunzen as a child
Biodata
1965 Born in Johor, Malaysia.
Self-Taught in Early Age:
| 1972 - 1983 |
Wrote an essay ? MY AMBITION?-I want
to be an artist, a great artist..
Self-taught in different styles, subjects and medium.
Great influence by the Eastern Centuries Masters: Xu, Bei-Hong
and Chang,
Ta-Chien;
Western Centuries Masters: Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse,
Modigliani and Marc Chagall. |
Education:
| 1983 - 1984 |
Great lakes College of Toronto, Canada.
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| 1984 - 1985 |
Hong Kong Academy of Art, Hong Kong. |
| 1985 - 1986 |
Kansas University, USA. |
| 1987 - 1990 |
San Francisco Academy of Art College, USA.
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Discovered Unique Style :
| 1988 |
Discovered and recognised his own unique
style.
Lyrical Contemporary - using the stylistic and thematic breakthroughs
of various vanguard movements to create a new sort of contemporary
classicism.
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International Fine art Trade
Shows and Auction:
| 1993 - 2004 |
Artexpo New York, Artexpo Los Angeles,
Artexpo Las Vegas,
Artexpo Anaheim, Artexpo Hawaii, International Fine Art exposition
- Florida,
Art Asia, Hong Kong, Art Buyer Caravan and Art Auction Hawaii,
USA.
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Selected Group Solo Show and International
Art Dealers:
| 1988 - 2000 |
China Artexpo 2000, Beijing , China.
China Artexpo 2000, Beijing , China.
Shanghai Artfair 2000, Shanghai, China.
Guang Zhou Artfair 2000, Guang Zhou, China.
Home Ownership Campaign 2000, Malaysia
HomeDec 2000, Malaysia.
Hilton K.L. Malaysia.
APEC Business Summit 1998, Malaysia.
Galerie Adriene, USA.
Segal Fine Art, USA
Gallery 444, USA.
Famous Artist Fine Arts Exhibition, Hong Kong.
A Gallery, USA.
Richarson Gallery of Fine Art, USA
Ross Galleries, USA.
Regal Art Galleries, USA.
Gallery Kosakai, Japan.
TEC Celebrates of Art, USA.
Emerald City Classic, USA.
International Art Exhibition, USA.
San Francisco Academy of Art College, USA.
Sun Gallery, USA.
Imago Gallery, USA.
Ken Dublin Gallery, USA.
Keane Eyes Gallery, USA.
Arts Alive International, USA.
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Selected Art Demonstration and Exhibition:
| 1988 - 1993 |
University of San Francisco, USA.
Academy of Science, USA.
San Jose State University, USA.
Stanford University, USA.
San Francisco State University, USA.
Moscone Center, USA.
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Selected Awards:
| 1988 |
First and Second
Place in Emerald City Classic, USA.
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| 1983 |
First Place in Malaysia National Arts Competition,
Malaysia. |
Selected Collections:
| 1978 |
Sold first painting
at age of thirteen, Malaysia.
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1983 - Present
Dr. Lemons, USA. Dr. David Sol, USA. Dr. & Mrs. W.M. Tuner,
USA. Dr. J. Julian Lopez, USA. Dr. Pau C. Tseng, USA. Carol Kelbel,
USA. Doris Bjester, USA. Mr. & Mrs. Clark Young, USA. George
tehobanoglous, USA. Dau Anderson, USA. T. Shined, Japan. Claude
Bernettein, USA. R.L Hommediew, USA. Mr. & Mrs. Dubois, USA.
Mr. & Mrs. Metaler, USA. Mr. Isaacman, USA. Dorothy A. Harper,
Attorney at Law, USA. Lynne Spencer, USA. Eric Olson, USA. Ezel
sharp. Inc, Japan. Mr. & Mrs Locriechio, USA. Maria Anaya, USA.
Ms Vernila Nuey, USA. Head Goldberg, USA. Marsha Madeline Salon,
USA. Joyce Grabow, USA. The Talk, Malaysia. Master A Gallery, Malaysia.
Caf Insomnia, Malaysia. Dean Goldsmith, Malaysia. Lee Bulchand,
Malaysia. Priscilla Lim, Malaysia. Krishna Gopal Rampal, Malaysia.
Y.A.M. Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman,
Malaysia. Former Prime Minister of Malaysia – Y.A.B. Tun Dr.
Mahathir bin Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia - Y.A.B. Dato Seri
Abdullah Bin Haji Ahmad Badawi. Minister of Ministry of works, Malaysia.
President of Interior Designs, Malaysia. Tracy Boyce, Malaysia.
Etc.
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