Research Week: Exhibition Opening: "Essence, Energy, Spirit" by Guan Wei

Thursday, 24 October 6.00 pm Australia-China Institute for Arts and Culture Foyer of Building EA EA.G.03 Parramatta South Campus Victoria Rd Rydalmere NSW 2116 The Australia-China Institute for Arts and Culture (ACIAC) is committed to enhancing cultural exchange between Australia, China, and the Sinosphere. As a part of its mission in research, graduate studies, international collaborations, and community engagement, ACIAC provides a unique platform for Chinese and Australian artists to collaborate and exchange views through exhibitions. Currently exhibited at ACIAC Gallery is a series of artworks, called Essence, Energy, Spirit by the renowned Chinese Australian artist Guan Wei. The exhibition will be officially opened by the Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University, Professor Barney Glover AO on 24 October. The exhibition interlaces imagery from Guan Wei’s Chinese heritage, his life experience in Australia and his personal iconography. It reminds us of the consequences of a fast-paced, technology-driven, western lifestyle, which can be transcended if we remember our essence, energy and spirit and how to nurture them. To be opened by Professor Barney Glover AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, Western Sydney University. Guest Speaker: Dr Geoff Raby AO,Chair, ACIAC Advisory Board, Former Australian Ambassador to China.