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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.
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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.
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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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Click here to view Lunzen's
Original Paintings
Lunzen as a child
Biodata
1965 Born in Johor, Malaysia.
Self-Taught in Early Age:
| 1972 - 198 |
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.
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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. |
Discovered Unique Style
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| 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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