Wednesday, March 11, 2009

LSE: 2006 [Catch Up - by Shen Cheng Xu]



"Catch Up”
Description: 3’ x 6’ x 1.5’ / cast fiberglass; steel
Artist: Shen Cheng Xu
Sponsor: Old Town Triangle Association
Location: Eugenie & Cleveland..

From the official site of LSE:
Shen Cheng Xu returns to LSE for his third appearance with us. He creates contemporary and traditional sculptures. Catch Up continues his run of making family-friendly, eminently approachable pieces for this show. The organic form is matched with a whimsical feel to lighten the hearts of everyone. Shencheng’s quality craftsmanship and artistry are bound together to bring a smile to your face and allow you to explore your inner creativity.

Shen Cheng has completed over a dozen monumental pieces in China before arriving in the States. He is also a teacher at Northeastern Illinois University..


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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I studied with Shen Cheng Xu when he taught and made sculpture in Baltimore. I think of him every time I remember to measure something to bring it into true proportion. His creativity, generosity, and constant example of working hard, all make him a wonderful teacher.

Anonymous said...

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