Peter Mo Woo a preeminent Chinese brush painter from Canton, China, now in residence in San Francisco, is a master artist of the highest order in traditional Chinese painting techniques.
In this collection of paintings, nature is the theme. His work evokes intense images of mist filled space, a moment of time captured and reawakens our memories, of quiet reflections amidst the business of our lives. It is not an escape but a drawing of one into the spell of the infinite revealing itself in the finite.
The authentic nature of Mr. Woo’s work reminds one that art for art’s sake is alive and flourishing. His concepts and brushwork, provide a unique essence, something that implies a true greatness.
Peter Mo Woo is regarded as a master painter of cloud and mist. In 1999 he won an International Award in Hong Kong,China competition for his work in landscapes. Mr. Woo trained in the southern Ling Nan Style, which is noted for its colorful approach .
Peter Mo Woo’s paintings have been shown in many one-man and group exhibitons in China, Japan, Taiwan , Mexico, Canada and the United States, receiving many awards. Two of his paintings were purchased by the governor of Baja of California, Mexico. His works can be found in both private and corporate collections.
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Chronological Notes
1942 Born in China
1976 Attended painting classes at the East Wind Art Studio in San Francisco and studied with Lui Sang Wong.
1980 One man exhibition at the Asia Foundation in San Francisco, California
1981 Alta Bates-Herrick Community Art Gallery, Berkeley, California
1982 John Muir Memorial Community Art Gallery, Walnut Creek, California
1983 American Savings & Loan Art Gallery, Oakland, California
Oakland Art Association Art Gallery, Oakland California
1984 Society of Western Artist Annual Exhibition at de Young Memorial Museum (Honorable Mention Award)
1985 Kaiser Center Art Gallery, Oakland, California
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
1986 Pacific Art Gallery, Monterey, California
Became President of Oriental Art Association
1987 The International Public Collection Asia Modern Art Exhibition, Japan
1988 Kaiser Center Art Gallery, Oakland, California
1989 The International Public Collection Asia Modern Art Exhibition, Japan
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
1990 From East to West Exhibition, Santa Cruz Art League (1st Award)
1991 The International Public Collection Asia Modern Art Exhibtion, Japan
Taught Chinese painting at Fremont Unified School District
1992 Stylers Art Gallery, San Francisco, California
1993 Alta Bates-Herrick Community Art Gallery, Berkeley, California
John Muir Memorial Community Art Gallery, Walnut Creek, California
1994 Chinese Art Gallery, San Leandro, California
1995 Stylers Art Gallery, Oakland, California
1996 Kaiser Center Art Gallery, Oakland, California
1997 John Muir Memorial Community Art Gallery, Walnut Creek, California
Taught Chinese painting at Goldman Institute
1998 The World Chinese Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition in the National Art Gallery of China, Beijing]
Grand Canyon Collection by TCL Corp.
Stylers Art Gallery, San Francisco, California
Publication of his painting in color
Taught Chinese painting at the Jade Channel (TVB)
Art Class Program, San Francisco, California
1999 Stylers Art Gallery, San Francisco, California
2000 University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
2001 The Pegasus Gallery, Jacksonville, Oregon
Chinese Art Gallery, San Leandro, California
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