Situ art academy offers affordable art courses and workshops by professional artists to help students thrive in their art education. Located in the heart of the city of ladue, kodner gallery has specialized in fine american and european art of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Situ has been featured in national and international art publications including international artist, southwest art, art of the west and american art collector magazines. Mian situbridging culturesart of the west magazine by trailside. Mian situ has a reputation not only as a fine artist, but as an historian and one who loves his traditions and homeland.
At seventeen he won a full california state scholarship to the chouinard art institute california institute of the arts where he obtained his bachelors degree. He lived in canada for 10 years before immigrating to the united states in 1998. Mian situ gallery direct art is your fine art gallery for mian situ questions. Mian situs debut in the united states began with the 1995 oil painters of america national juried exhibition, in which the judges recognized his exceptional talent and he was also voted the peoples choice award recipient by collectors. A book of his work, the oil painting of michael situ was published by tianjin peoples fine art publishing house of china. Mian s artistic versatility is also evident in his exquisite portraiture, as well as his more recent works inspired by western historical themes and american landscapes. Mian situ painting the saloon oil on canvas at the broadmoor galleries.
During his schooling, he experimented with various artistic styles such as impressionism, postimpressionism and expressionism. The art of kadir nelson from the book, ellington was not a street. Winner of the best of show in 1995 at the oil painters of america, mian situ made his art debut in the united states at that time. In 2003, mian was honored with the thomas moran memorial award, artist s choice award and patron s choice award.
Much like odysseus, who overcame insurmountable obstacles to return to his wife, son and kingdom, mian overcame unimaginable challenges to attain his dream of creating art in the west. Mian situ paintings fall under the figurative category. Mian situ original painting available from j watson fine art 661 4767558, your source for mian situ original paintings and other mian situ art. Adapting to new markets by redefining genreschf interviews. Mian situ on watch we the artists artist, art, designer. On the shelves the works of mian situs oil paintings. Feb 08, 2017 boldbrush signature master artist mian situs artist journey reads like a homeric epic. The only place you can get this book is the situs gallery.
He lived in canada for ten years before immigrating to the united states in 1998. His work depicts truth and insight into the struggles of diverse cultures around the world. We are representing artists in a cross section of genres, styles and mediums. Mian situ, signed again and inscribed verso, titled on a gallery label affixed verso. I started practicing myself, learning from books, observing what my friends. Mian situ is represented by trailside galleries in scottsdale, arizona and jackson, wyoming. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other free features. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Our expertise includes impressionism, american western, regionalism, wpa, ashcan. He graduated with a bachelor of fine arts from the guangzhou institute of fine art, and a few years later earned a masters in fine art. Mian situ artist, fine art prices, auction records for mian. Whether it be a fine artist or a comic book artist, i find inspiration all around. He is chinese born and, having traveled extensively in that country, he creates impressionist paintings that focus on depicting the everyday life of the people he knows. From toronto, he submitted one of his paintings to the 1995 national juried.
While his earlier works provide a window into a childhood spent in chinas rural countryside during the cultural revolution, his time in the us has also had a great influence on his art, expanding. Mian situ golden spike ceremony masterwork canvas edition. Mian situ golden spike ceremony masterwork edition on canvas. J watson fine art is pleased to offer mian situ art. Says artist mian situ the market looked very similar to those in my childhood hometown in southern china, where i was often sent on errands, so this painting was inspired by both personal childhood memories and late19th century photographs of san francisco. Mian situ is represented by trailside galleries in. Mian situ the entrepreneur masterwork canvas edition from the greenwich workshop fine art gallery featuring fine art prints, canvases, books. Mians paintings clearly reflect his upbringing in the rural countryside of his native. After a few years away from the institute, he returned to study and earn a masters of fine art. Home of mian situs greenwich workshop fine art prints and canvases.
Mian situ chinese figurative paintings fine art blogger. Mian situ handsigned and numbered limited edition masterwork. William stout was born in salt lake city, ut in 1949. Yes, all my life i have been a seeker of truth searching for it in some manifestation of ethereal beauty and yet, through the artist s eyes, ordinary subjects in an unremarkable daily. In 2003, mian was honored with the thomas moran memorial award, artists choice award and patrons choice award. Boldbrush master signature artist handcrafted website by faso. Situ art academy offers affordable art courses and workshops by professional artists to help students thrive in. To determine what works are currently available, please contact trailside galleries. Mian situ chinese flower shop, san francisco 1904 this is one of more than works of art offered by artusa, the worlds source for collectible art.
Mian situ artist, fine art prices, auction records for. Discover mian situ s masterpieces at the golden eagle art gallery near toronto. Born in southern china, painter mian situ received his formal art training in his native homeland of guangdong formerly canton, before relocating to the west, first to canada and then to the us. In my prvious blog post i wrote about the mian situ demonstration. Mian situ golden spike ceremony masterwork edition on. Mian studied art at the guangzhou institute of fine art where he earned a bachelor of arts degree. Contact information can be found by clicking the art galleries link. Mian situ the entrepreneur masterwork canvas edition. Mian situ journey of hope and prosperity masterwork canvas edition from the greenwich workshop fine art gallery featuring fine art prints, canvases, books, porcelains and gift ideas. Situ art academy is founded by a nationally recognized artist, mian situ.
Journey of hope and prosperity is artist mian situ s third major chinese immigrant painting portraying the onboard ship experience. Born in southern china, mian situs received his formal art training in his native homeland of guangdong, formerly canton. Born in southern china, mian situ earned ba and mfa degrees from the guangzhou institute of fine art and then worked as an art instructor for six years. Mian situ originals artists sz situ main exhibit originals gallery 1. Jason situ fine art my painting a vigorous moment received the irvine museum award for best landscape at the california art clubs 106th annual gold medal show on saturday, april 8, 2017, and was purchased by california club for its permanent collection. Situ recalls, the process of painting amazed me and ultimately gave me a channel to release energy.
Research 742 mian situ prices and auction results in art. The art of mian situ this and more can be found among the 50,000 works of art offered by artusa, the worlds source for collectible art. Mians artistic genius has gained him an impressive and loyal following. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Says artist mian situthe market looked very similar to those in my childhood hometown in southern china, where i was often sent on errands, so this painting was inspired by both personal childhood memories and late19th century photographs of san francisco. Recorded on february 4, 2011 using a flip video camera.
Word of god masterwork canvas edition by mian situ is a limited edition production signed by the artist. Mian situ golden spike ceremony masterwork canvas edition from the greenwich workshop fine art gallery featuring fine art prints, canvases, books, porcelains and gift ideas. His youthful surroundings would be a great resource for future paintings. Historical, mian situ, trains, travel description in 1862, the pacific railway act provided funding for a transcontinental railway that would connect. American artist mian situ was born in 1953 in chinas southeast province. In 2003, mian was honored with the thomas moran memorial award, artist s choice award and patrons choice award. Mian situ journey of hope and prosperity this is one of more than works of art offered by artusa, the worlds source for collectible art. Since he has been recognized with many national art awards.
He was also voted the peoples choice award recipient by collectors. Browse original artworks of mian situ on our official website. Join facebook to connect with mian situ and others you may know. When i was in college, the cultural revolution was still going on, so they primarily taught us about propaganda, but we had really good teachers who had received a traditional education and built a solid foundation for themselves in art. Mian situ, original canvas artwork for sale gallery 601. Mian situ chinese flower shop, san francisco 1904 limited edition canvas from the greenwich workshop fine art gallery featuring fine art prints, canvases, books, porcelains and gift ideas. Oct 11, 2009 whether it be a fine artist or a comic book artist, i find inspiration all around. Mian situ offical greenwich workshop fine art gallery featuring fine art prints, canvases, books, porcelains and gift ideas. Mian situ giclee canvas, 25 h x 25 w inches read more. Born in southern china, mian situ received his formal art training in his native homeland of guangdong, formerly canton. Most recently, in 2005, mian was presented with the artists choice award for his painting, the word of god.
Mian situ artwork for sale at online auction mian situ. They taught me in private, and passed on fundamental knowledge. Most of the paintings displayed on this site are already sold. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
American legacy fine arts presents market bundles a painting by mian situ. Mian situ everybody loves a cowboy limited edition canvas from the greenwich workshop fine art gallery featuring fine art prints, canvases, books. As john keats, the great english poet said, beauty is truth, truth beauty, that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know. At the age of thirteen an artist friend introduced him to art. Boldbrush signature master artist mian situs artist journey reads like a homeric epic. Historical, mian situ, trains, travel description in 1862, the pacific railway act provided funding for a transcontinental railway that would connect burgeoning california with the rest of the country. Clearing a passageway for the western end of the transcontinental railroad. Mian situ is one of only a few artists who achieve master status when they are alive. The works on this site represent a selection of mians masterful artwork. We are fortunate to have some wonderful original paintings available by this talented artist, who is one of the masters of the american west at the autry museum, and we can help you locate something special you are looking for. Mian situ 1953, chinese art, china art, traditional paintings. This is the final chapter and mian completes the portrait.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity which affirms that this art work is an authentic limited edition production from mian situ. The academys goal is to offer an artistic atmosphere for students and instructors to facilitate each others art growth. The exquisite paintings of awardwinning artist mian situ provide an evocative window into a point in history when the collision of east and west impacted the future not only for the immigrants, but for both cultures. He came to the united states from the guangzhou institute of fine art in mainland china, via canada, where his first portraits done publicly in north america were in vancouvers stanley park, drawing and painting passersby. The works on this site represent a selection of mian s masterful artwork. The only place you can get this book is the situ s gallery. He completed mfa and worked for six years as an instructor. Its 64 pages, which is a little short, but the book is large and every page is full sizecolor with great reproductions. View mian situ biographical information, artworks upcoming at auction, and sale prices from our price archives. Picture this artist michael dumas wins award best outdoor still life. Most recently, in 2005, mian was presented with the artist s choice award for his painting, the word of god. He has even managed to create his own genre of western art. American artist mian situ was born in 1953 in chinas southeast province of guongdong formerly canton in the capital city of guangzhou.