Jian Jun An - Vibrant artist
Professor、Construction & Decoration Designer
Jian Jun An was born in 1966 and graduated with arts degree from ShanDong University of Art & Design in 1988. At that time, he was taught by "traditional Chinese Painting" professor Ding Zhang, " Oil Painting" Professor Guo Li Zhang and "China POP" professor Xu Chai. His preceptorship under these professors gave him a firm foundation art study. After graduating, he has been engaged in painting and design for more than twenty years. His works often depict life and society. Some of his works have been collected by friends and organizations.
Jian Jun An immigrated to Canada in 2005. In 2006, he set up The New Primary Colours Art Studio. He focus on teaching while he continues oil paint creation and interior design, training more students admitted to the top of Art & Design Universities of North America. In 2008, he becomes a member of the White Rock Art Council. In 2009, he also enters to Delta Art Council. In January 2009, he had a sole exhibition in White Rock Art Council. In December 2009, he entered into a artist group show in White Rock Art Council. He becames a member of Chinese Canadian Artists Federation in 2010. He had a solo exhibition in Delta Art Council in July. His work "Morning" obtained HONOURABLE MENTION at Art Spacific show in Delta Art Council in 2011. He just attended Delta's Celebrate the Colours of Delta Art Exhibition in 2012. In Nov of the same year , he becomes a active member of FCA and entered into "work on paper"group show in FCA. On October 2013, he became a contracted painter for New York Agora Art Gallery. March 4-25, 2014, he participated in Agora Gallery's "The Essence of Abstraction" art exhibition and had a sole exhibition in Richmond BC. November 25-30, 2014, he entered into OPEN ART CODE exhibition in Grand Palais PARIS. He has a solo exhibition in Richmond Public Library. In August 25 – Sep 12, he entered in Agora Gallery’s “Fragmented Reality” exhibition. He participated OpenArtCode on Palazzo Franchetti Venezia in 2016 . April , his work "Come back home" obtained 3rd Place at Culture Show in FCA
Jianjun An’s philosophy of art:
The cornerstone of my art is based both in Expressionism and Realism. In the process of art creation, I use personal artistic perspective to observe objective objects and images, incorporating traditional folk culture into spirit of the time. I pay attention to living creatures and human life, and use the society and the objective nature as the wellspring of creation to express humanity. Of my years in Canada, the only unchanged thing in my life is my enthusiasm for art, the quintessence of Oriental culture has left in my blood and the spotlessly white canvas. What is constantly changing and inspiring me is the liberty and vitality embedded in Western art. The innovative mentality and varied thinking of Western art constantly strikes and purifies my soul, making my thinking simpler and more unadulterated. In my works, the curved lines, large blocks of color, and the form of forgotten memories are just like the locus of my life: blurred, complex, and confused - constantly searching and experiencing simplicity in complexity, revitalizing memories, the image to be full of tension, the colours to be full of vibrant.
The work that I have done in these past few years is derived from my everyday life. The inspiration might have been a local coffee shop, the grass in my community, my exercising neighbours, or anything else. My artworks are not in a single style, as there is no stylized theme, and I use many different materials to express myself. I appreciate the many different methods in the process of creation and use many different approaches to search for the ideal way to present and convey my feelings of happiness, anger, and sadness.
As an artist, I will continue to explore, as always, the painting language and the colorful world nature has endowed to humans. Each painting has different lines of expression. I love to explore the potential of line and change during the process of painting, and devote the rest of my life to the pursuit of infinite pleasure brought by painting.
Jianjun An’s philosophy of design:
What makes a truly great designer is his solid foundation of cultural heritage. Western and Eastern regional characteristics are integrated for the design of the architectural artwork that is in accordance with local environment. The design comes from nature, returns to nature, and goes beyond nature.
Jian Jun An immigrated to Canada in 2005. In 2006, he set up The New Primary Colours Art Studio. He focus on teaching while he continues oil paint creation and interior design, training more students admitted to the top of Art & Design Universities of North America. In 2008, he becomes a member of the White Rock Art Council. In 2009, he also enters to Delta Art Council. In January 2009, he had a sole exhibition in White Rock Art Council. In December 2009, he entered into a artist group show in White Rock Art Council. He becames a member of Chinese Canadian Artists Federation in 2010. He had a solo exhibition in Delta Art Council in July. His work "Morning" obtained HONOURABLE MENTION at Art Spacific show in Delta Art Council in 2011. He just attended Delta's Celebrate the Colours of Delta Art Exhibition in 2012. In Nov of the same year , he becomes a active member of FCA and entered into "work on paper"group show in FCA. On October 2013, he became a contracted painter for New York Agora Art Gallery. March 4-25, 2014, he participated in Agora Gallery's "The Essence of Abstraction" art exhibition and had a sole exhibition in Richmond BC. November 25-30, 2014, he entered into OPEN ART CODE exhibition in Grand Palais PARIS. He has a solo exhibition in Richmond Public Library. In August 25 – Sep 12, he entered in Agora Gallery’s “Fragmented Reality” exhibition. He participated OpenArtCode on Palazzo Franchetti Venezia in 2016 . April , his work "Come back home" obtained 3rd Place at Culture Show in FCA
Jianjun An’s philosophy of art:
The cornerstone of my art is based both in Expressionism and Realism. In the process of art creation, I use personal artistic perspective to observe objective objects and images, incorporating traditional folk culture into spirit of the time. I pay attention to living creatures and human life, and use the society and the objective nature as the wellspring of creation to express humanity. Of my years in Canada, the only unchanged thing in my life is my enthusiasm for art, the quintessence of Oriental culture has left in my blood and the spotlessly white canvas. What is constantly changing and inspiring me is the liberty and vitality embedded in Western art. The innovative mentality and varied thinking of Western art constantly strikes and purifies my soul, making my thinking simpler and more unadulterated. In my works, the curved lines, large blocks of color, and the form of forgotten memories are just like the locus of my life: blurred, complex, and confused - constantly searching and experiencing simplicity in complexity, revitalizing memories, the image to be full of tension, the colours to be full of vibrant.
The work that I have done in these past few years is derived from my everyday life. The inspiration might have been a local coffee shop, the grass in my community, my exercising neighbours, or anything else. My artworks are not in a single style, as there is no stylized theme, and I use many different materials to express myself. I appreciate the many different methods in the process of creation and use many different approaches to search for the ideal way to present and convey my feelings of happiness, anger, and sadness.
As an artist, I will continue to explore, as always, the painting language and the colorful world nature has endowed to humans. Each painting has different lines of expression. I love to explore the potential of line and change during the process of painting, and devote the rest of my life to the pursuit of infinite pleasure brought by painting.
Jianjun An’s philosophy of design:
What makes a truly great designer is his solid foundation of cultural heritage. Western and Eastern regional characteristics are integrated for the design of the architectural artwork that is in accordance with local environment. The design comes from nature, returns to nature, and goes beyond nature.
