Opening/Artist Talk: Lu Wei: Ink Shadows

Material Gallery is pleased to present Ink Shadows, a new series of ink paintings by the renowned Taiwanese artist Lu Wei.

Following the resounding success of Lu Wei’s first solo exhibition at Material in 2023, titled My Sole Desires, in Ink Shadows, Lu Wei focuses on interpreting ‘shadows’ through the unique medium and spirituality of ink painting. She interprets ‘shadows’ from a multicultural standpoint across time, exploring the lesser-known and creative feminine aspects revealed in her paintings and intending to heal and empower female characters historically depicted as ‘dark’ or ‘negative.’

Material will host an opening reception for Lu Wei on Friday, April 11, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., with an artist talk from 5:30-6:00 p.m. The exhibition will also be available for public viewing on Saturday, April 26, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., during the closing reception on Friday, May 23, from 6:00-8 p.m., and by appointment.

Lu Wei has received several important grants, including the grants from Taiwanese National Culture and Arts Foundation, and the Taiwanese Ministry of Culture grants. In 2023, Lu Wei was awarded a grant from Taiwanese Ministry of Culture grant, which included a three-month artist residency at 18th Street Arts Center in Los Angeles, CA. In 2024, she was awarded a grant from Taiwanese National Culture and Arts Foundation for a 5-month curatorial project in Utah. During her stay in the United States, Lu Wei exhibited her solo show My Sole Desires at Material. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) acquired two of her artworks for their permanent collection. The Taiwanese American Foundation also acquired several of Lu Wei’s paintings as part of their permanent collection.

Ink Shadows and Entering Into the Serpent are made possible in part by the generous support of the @moc_taiwan and the National Culture and Arts Foundation, Taiwan.