AN EXHIBITION by a Denbighshire artist is to open to the public as part of the Queen's jubilee celebrations.
It has been created by Asia Chan-Rose, a Taiwanese British sculptor, based in Denbigh.
She will be exhibiting 20 sculpture works, some of them inspired during the pandemic, along with her ground-breaking sculptures on Chinese calligraphy (Wind Series), in an exhibition titled “Remembrance” - Love In Art.
Members of the general public are invited to the exhibition on May 21 and 22 (10am-4pm) which is being held in the grounds of the artist’s home in Denbigh.
The main exhibition sculpture “Remembrance” is carved from a hundred-year-old Sycamore trunk, taken from the fields of Plas Clough, and is dedicated to the public, armed forces and medical staff who served or are still serving selflessly, especially in times of need.
Also on view will be “Flying Eagle; Resting On The Mountain Top - The Lord Is My Strength”, another sculpture created during the pandemic, and other new pieces.
A ‘re-emerging’ artist due to motherhood, Asia’s works are known to be powerfully expressive, moving some viewers to tears; deeply layered, yet simple in their philosophy and truth.
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Even the titles are a natural flow of expression, poetic and self-contained.
Her journey is one, as she defines it, of “sculpting life and time”.
She said: “As human beings, we all have to go through the same life journeys, and it is through these life experiences, the bridge of connection can be built.
"A bridge between peoples, between cultures, between east and west; not division, not war.”
That is the aspiration of “Remembrance” - Love In Art, and particularly relevant to the current political climate.
Laura O’Hare, director of the Visual Artists Association, said: "We are proud to present this art exhibition as part of the jubilee celebrations.
"It is an opportunity for local people in North Wales to enjoy the works of international artist Asia Chan-Rose, which commemorate life experiences which everyone can relate to.
"The inspiring works show the bridge between cultures and community."
The exhibition is a registered event with the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations and further details can be found by visiting https://platinumjubilee.gov.uk/event/remembrance-love-in-art-sculpture-exhibition/
The exhibition will also feature oil paintings and prints by Asia's late father-in-law, renowned wildlife artist, Paul Rose.
Entrance is free, although donations are welcome in support of the British Red Cross and Love In Art studio funding.
“Remembrance” - Love In Art is open to public on May 21 and 22 at Plas Clough, The Green, Denbigh.
More details about Asia’s sculpture can be found by visiting her website at www.asiachanrose.com
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