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In addition to my solo show, I’m also selected for the group show at the Southern Exposure Gallery. Opening is this Friday, Sept. 16th, 6-9pm. Exhibition Dates: September 16 - October 8, 2011 / 3030 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 See you there!
11×14″ Silkscreen on paper, radiating visual effect caused by the turning of the disk - try it out in the gallery!
Here are some selected works from the show. See my website for details.
Inspired by the phone conversation between the presidents of the United States and Russia in the famous 1964 black comedy film “Dr. Strangelove”, the painting indicates that at the other end of the phone, is now the Chinese president. The Chinese characters reading from the left to right is: “Hello? Beijing?”. Ironically, the part… that’s on the right side of the character “喂” (Hello) is “畏”, which also means “fear”. The anxiety and fear about China’s rising as the US’s major competitor and partner isn’t uncommon nowadays, despite of the calls for more dialogues and communications between the two nations.
“Hello Beijing?” 18×36″ Mixed media on canvas
“Untitled 1″ 30×40″ Mixed media on canvas
“Untitled 2″ 12×16″ Clove, acrylic, silkscreen, mirror on canvas
I have already lived in 3 continents by the time I became 24. But I have never lived in a place longer than San Francisco. In celebrating my 10th year living in the beautiful city of San Francisco, everyone receives: 25% discount in my Etsy shop! Coupon code: sflocal25now July30 - August 9th, 2011 only.
My heart has never stopped searching for a “home” since I was little. Suddenly, I found the answer in the big pile of my San Francisco goods created with love.
2158Superduck is an American born Peking duck created during my 2010 Art in Storefronts project with the San Francisco Arts Commission.
In 2011, he traveled to China where his ancestors were from, and even met his cousins in a Beijing restaurant. His curiosity towards this fascinating yet mysterious country and its people is recorded in films, photographs and facebook posts. Film on view August 24 — September 25, 2011 at the University Art Gallery, California State University Chico. In conjunction with the Humanities Center’s 2011–12 theme, China and the West.
Happy New Year, and Happy new gloves!
When I saw all those abandoned fruit foam nets, I wanted to give them a second life. Join me, and wow your friends. These foam nets are saved up after my grocery shopping, they are pretty warm - but more importantly, they look cool! (keep in mind though, that they aren’t work gloves.)
Wrap this fleece scarf around your neck and tell the car behind you to stay away! Available here.
It would be nice to catch all the rain to put out the wildfire! I can’t wait for the spring time to come.
These cards are available here.
Ready to wear, handmade Felt fortune cookies pins. Wear them on clothes, bags, to restaurants, parties. About 100 whimsical fortunes in english or in Chinese, for San Franciscans, parents, lovers, co-workers, clients etc. Perfect for holidays!
Encouraged by their popularity, my ducks decide to run for office. Look at their campaign promises and vote for your favorite candidate on line at www.NianaLiu.com. You will be asked which duck will get your vote for its policy, and which duck you would like to have a beer with. Any contribution to your favorite candidate’s campaign would be appreciated, although, these ducks are not expecting to top Ms. Meg Whitman’s $119 million record.
Campaign promises - If I am elected, I will:
Super duck: Fight for truth, justice and Spandex for all!
Lobbyist duck: … that just cuts out the middle man!
MUNI duck: Be on time and under budget.
Lucky duck: Go your way.
Canaduck: Nationalize health care, because“this is a big ducking deal”!
Oil spill duck: Make them clean it all up.
Peking duck: Serve the people. (I am the only authentic candidate.)
Money duck: Give more money to MUNI duck.
Garment-label duck: Keep American sweatshops in America!
Duct-taped duck: Stick to my campaign promises.
Disco duck: I am shiny! Vote for me!
Saturday Night duck: Keep you stayin’ alive in this economy.
Yo-Yo Ma duck: Play harmonious music, not dirty politics.
Rainbow duck: Conduct nuptials in my office every Tuesday.
What-the-duck?!: Vote for me! What-the-Duck?! I can’t be worse than the other guy!
Five ducks can be viewed through December in San Francisco City Hall, Supervisor David Chiu’s office. The rest of the candidates can greet you in person in my storefront on 630 Kearny Street till my installation space is sold to a new property owner. Go ducks!
My latest installation at 630 Kearny Street (@ Commercial St). Enjoy!
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