Zifen Qian is an artist who blends Eastern and Western cultures in his paintings. Qian founded the concept of Global Culture with a variety of post-modern creations. He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Shanghai Normal University School of Fine Art and Portland State University School of Fine and Performing Arts. Qian has taught at different art institutions and holds positions as an Art Research Specialist in Shanghai and Vice President of America Arts Research Institute in the United States. Qian’s artistic journey has been featured in several US and Chinese media outlets such as “The Oregonian,” “The Washington Post,” and “People’s Daily.” His profile has been included in “the Dictionary of Achievements of the World Chinese Artists,” in “Who’s Who in America,” and in “Who’s Who in the World.”
Sunrise oil painting by Zifen Qian
Zifen Qian has served as an Adjunct Professor of Art at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and Portland State University and as a Visiting Professor of Art at the Art & Design College of Shanghai Institute of Technology. His original paintings have been exhibited in the world’s major cities and at important exhibitions and museums. His published works have been distributed worldwide.
Celebrating 20 years in 2024, Seaside First Saturday Art Walk is a free event in the Historic Gilbert District between Holladay & Broadway in downtown Seaside—courtesy parking at Holladay & Oceanway.
Meet artists.
See art.
LIVE Music.
May 4th, 5- 7 pm.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway St.
Opening reception for the STROKES OF GENIUS exhibition, featuring Zifen Qian, artist, professor, and founding father of New Conceptual Romanticism, whose profile is in “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in the World.”
Introducing moon jar artist Hui Yong Kim, who creates glazing techniques that mimic planetary movements.
Welcoming Barbara Paanakker, an abstract artist who uses mediums found in metal, paper, and organic materials such as eggshells.
Offering live music by Chelsea LaFey and John Orr.
Just in from Zifen Qian: Let’s offer a silent auction where art walk guests on May 4th are invited to browse appealing new works of my art and bid on them by making an offer on their corresponding paper bid sheet.
