Sculptor Hong Wei-The Power of Meditation

Hong Wei, a sculptor, lives and works in Beijing and new york. Graduated from Sculpture Department of Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2005; In 2007, he graduated from the School of Art and Design, Alfred University, and stayed as a teacher. Hong Wei currently teaches at the Academy of Fine Arts of Capital Normal University; Since 2009, he has been a visiting scholar at the School of Art and Design of Alfred University. 20 15 was invited to be a visiting artist at Harvard university. Member of UNESCO International Ceramics Association, China Sculpture Society and French Taylor Foundation (founded in 1844).

His works are collected by Boston Art Museum, Chicago Art Museum and Santangelo Art Museum in Texas. His works have been exhibited in China Art Museum, Louvre, Chicago Art Museum, University of Pennsylvania Fox Art Museum, Dublin Castle and other art institutions. 20 13 won the Taylor prize, the highest prize in sculpture category of French international salon, and the chairman of the jury, Michelle? Jin commented: "The magnificent works reflect the integration of diversified ideas and the changes that are taking place in China's contemporary culture." Comments collected by the board of directors of the Chicago Museum of Art: "Unlike the current popular geometric abstract sculptures, Hongwei expresses the artist's unique cognition and remodeling of classical aesthetics with modern art materials and abstract forms." (radar editor)