chinese or not, i think the quaker oats graphic is supposed to be tongue-in-cheek. at least, that’s how i interpret it. and if it’s a joke, it’s pretty funny! therefore, it’s “good” art because it elicits a positive reaction.

chinese or not, i think the quaker oats graphic is supposed to be tongue-in-cheek. at least, that’s how i interpret it. and if it’s a joke, it’s pretty funny! therefore, it’s “good” art because it elicits a positive reaction.

Chinese art is very distinctive – can’t put my finger on it, but when you see it, you know it. They are distinct even from Japanese paintings.

Chinese art is very distinctive – can’t put my finger on it, but when you see it, you know it. They are distinct even from Japanese paintings.

I think you are truly one of the best examples online I’ve ever seen of a Non-Chinese person (of any heritage, ethnicity, racial group, etc.) who has such a balance, vast understanding and appreciation of Chinese topics, both in Asia and overseas.
I got so tired reading all these websites and blogs, some that supposedly maintained by China or Chinese “experts”, but were so filled with extreme, questionable and very degrading comments…both in the English and Chinese languages. Recently whenever I find someone of your caliber online, I have to give some type of kudos for that.

I’m curious whenever Artists create something like this exhibit, are their expressions meant for a particular audience, perspective, or possibly something else. I read a lot of books regarding Modern China written from many perspectives, but even though there seems to be some central viewpoint, especially if it’s about major events, it’s pretty diverse in opinion throughout the whole picture.

I think you are truly one of the best examples online I’ve ever seen of a Non-Chinese person (of any heritage, ethnicity, racial group, etc.) who has such a balance, vast understanding and appreciation of Chinese topics, both in Asia and overseas.
I got so tired reading all these websites and blogs, some that supposedly maintained by China or Chinese “experts”, but were so filled with extreme, questionable and very degrading comments…both in the English and Chinese languages. Recently whenever I find someone of your caliber online, I have to give some type of kudos for that.

I’m curious whenever Artists create something like this exhibit, are their expressions meant for a particular audience, perspective, or possibly something else. I read a lot of books regarding Modern China written from many perspectives, but even though there seems to be some central viewpoint, especially if it’s about major events, it’s pretty diverse in opinion throughout the whole picture.

Therein is part of the problem—a (nearly) complete disconnect between the new Chinese community (now located east of downtown), and the early trailblazer Cooly labor which built the American west. As is true in other west coast cities the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, traditionally Kuomingtang, represents the Chinese community at City Hall. I personally like the guys in the CCBA, but as I have told them—they are way too polite. My belief is that the grave yard of these early Chinese should be aggressively represented—-and honored, And I have written to Metro (the local gov. body involved) —but I’m just a white guy, married into a Chinese family…

Therein is part of the problem—a (nearly) complete disconnect between the new Chinese community (now located east of downtown), and the early trailblazer Cooly labor which built the American west. As is true in other west coast cities the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, traditionally Kuomingtang, represents the Chinese community at City Hall. I personally like the guys in the CCBA, but as I have told them—they are way too polite. My belief is that the grave yard of these early Chinese should be aggressively represented—-and honored, And I have written to Metro (the local gov. body involved) —but I’m just a white guy, married into a Chinese family…