Join us at the Goldmark Cultural Center’s auditorium on Wednesday 11/5 and Thursdsay 11/6 for a 2-day workshop presented by Taiwanese artist Yen-Hua Lee, the 2025 recipient of the Goldmark Cultural Center’s Anthony Okonofua International Artist Residency.
Hands-on Workshop: Traditional Chinese Calligraphy
Wednesday 11/5, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium, 14001 Goldmark Dr, Dallas TX 75240
Free admission, RSVP by responding to this email
During this free, hands-on workshop, Yen-Hua Lee will be teaching the basic fundamentals of Traditional Chinese calligraphy.
Starting off with a detailed look at the preparation of ink and paper, Yen-Hua will then move on to an explanation of the different types of Chinese calligraphy brushes and the technique for holding and writing with a brush.
Participants will then try their own hand at painting English characters in the style of Chinese traditional calligraphy.
Along the way, Yen-Hua will share stories and myths about the origins and significance of traditional calligraphy in Chinese culture.
Participants who would like to paint their own calligraphy piece should bring their own india ink and paint brush, or calligraphy brushes, if they have any.
Chinese calligraphy paper will be provided, but participants can bring and use their own paper if they prefer.
Hands-on Workshop: Bookbinding
Thursday 11/6, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium, 14001 Goldmark Dr, Dallas TX 75240
Free admission, RSVP by responding to this email
During this free, hands-on workshop, Yen-Hua Lee will be teaching her personal technique for bookbinding.
Participants will learn how to assemble, fold, and bind a small handmade booklet, and conclude by decorating the cover pages with their own designs and drawings.
Participants who would like to make their own booklet should bring the following materials:
at least 10 pages of 8.5" x 11" copy paper, for the interior pages of the booklet
1 piece of 8.5" x 11" construction paper or cardstock or heavier paper for the booklet cover (can be slightly larger than 8.5" x 11")
thread (not too thick, not too thin. any color will work)
small hammer
awl
regular sewing needle
art supplies to use for decorating the cover with your own drawings or collage (pens, brushes, paints, inks, colored paper, etc)
About the Artist
Yen-Hua Lee was born in Taiwan. She earned a Master of Arts from the University of Dallas in 2004, and obtained an MFA from Northern Illinois University in 2007. She has received numerous accolades, including the First Prize at the 2024 Taiwan Emerging Art Award, First Place at Studio Montclair in 2008, First Place at the Newark Arts Council’s Open Doors 08, First Place at West of Center Art House in Northville, Michigan, and the 3rd Fiber Creation Award from the Museum of Fiber Arts in Taichung, Taiwan. She has also been awarded several art residency fellowships.
Her work has been exhibited in Taiwan, Poland, China, Japan, Germany, Austria, Italy, the United Kingdom, Argentina, Canada, Mexico, Russia, and the United States. Lee has held over 30 solo exhibitions at prestigious venues, including the Zarya Center of Contemporary Art, Cooper Union School in New York City, Chiayi Art Museum in Taiwan, Yingge Ceramics Museum in Taiwan, National Tsing Hua University Art Center in Taiwan, Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Jalisco, Mexico, CYCU Art Center in Taiwan, Dallas Contemporary in the USA, NY Studio Gallery in New York City, Taipei Cultural Center in New York City, and Gallery Uno in Chicago.
She has also participated in group exhibitions at notable institutions such as the Aomori Contemporary Art Centre in Japan, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Yingge Ceramic Museum in Taiwan, Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts in Taiwan, Taitung Art Museum in Taiwan, China Ceramic Museum in China, Chelsea Art Museum in NYC, Katonah Museum in New York, Masur Museum of Art in Louisiana, Westchester Biennial in 2008, 2010, and 2012 in New York, and the ARWI International Art Fair in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2007.
Her works are part of the collections of the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, the Kohler Arts Center in the USA, the Taichung City Government’s Port Art Center, the China Ceramic Museum in Jingdezhen, China, as well as private collections both domestically and internationally.