FAC 06-23-2009AGENDA
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, Conf. Rm. A
C O P E RT I N O 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of May 12, 2009.
PRESENTATIONS
NEW BUSINESS
2. Selection of Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist of the Year (application materials
were distributed on DVDs)
3. 2008 grant evaluation from Euphrat Museum of Art
4. 2008 grant evaluation and 2009 grant reque;st from Fine Arts League of Cupertino (FALC)
5. Select representatives to attend future May~~r's breakfast meeting with commissioners
(meetings are held at 8 a.m. on the second 'T'uesday of each month, Conference Room A)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
NEWS ARTICLES
ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Cupertino will make
reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities. If you require special
assistance, please contact the city clerk's office at 408-777-3223 at least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting.
DRAFT
DRAFT MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
CUPERTINO
Regular Meeting
May 12, 2009
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 7:05 p.m., the meeting was called to order i.n Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue,
Cupertino, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Robert Harrison and Commissioners K.C. Chandratreya, John Fiegel, and
Jessi Kaur. Absent: Christine Hackworth. Staff present: City Clerk Kimberly Smith. Guests:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk Kimberly Smith presented each commissioner with a commemorative Mary
Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Grand Opening commemorative plaque from the
Public Works Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Robert Harrison moved to approve the minutes of Apri128, 2009. Kaur seconded, and
the motion passed unanimously with Christine Hackworth absent.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Distribution of nomination packages for Distinguished and Emerging Artists of the
Year, if any (final deadline is Friday, I\~Iay 15).
City Clerk Kimberly Smith said that there have been three inquiries and Robert
Harrison heard of someone who is interested, but no nominations had yet been
received. One inquiry was from a teen who is a performing artist, and she had been
advised to submit a tape recording or digital recording.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. Prepare commission work plan for pre;~entation to City Council on June 16 (report
deadline is June 10)
Kimberly Smith said that all commissions are required to present an annual report to
the City Council. KC Chandratreya anti John Fiegel had been working on the report
during the last two weeks and expected to have a final outline shortly.
Discussion followed about the potenti~il for a Fine Arts Commission event to promote
the arts, maximize grant funds, and raise additional money. Commissioners discussed
collaborating with other organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Cupertino
Rotary Club, the City's Parks and Recreation Department, the Euphrat Museum,
Cupertino public schools and also possibly combining with events such as the Cherry
Blossom Festival, Diwali Festival, and Shakespeare Festival. The City Clerk said she
would check on whether it was accept~~ble for the City of Cupertino to conduct fund-
raising events to directly benefit local :schools.
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KC Chandratreya and John Fiegel agreed to continue their work as a sub-
committee and report back at the next :meeting.
The draft report was reviewed and edited to include plans in the coming fiscal to
pursue partnerships with various orgar.~izations such as the Chamber of
Commerce, local schools and the city's own Parks and Recreation Department, as
well as continuing its relationship witl:~ the Fine Arts League of Cupertino (FALC)
and the Euphrat Museum. The purpose of these partnerships is to raise awareness
of the rich variety of fine arts in the community and to create new arts
opportunities.
Chairman Robert Harrison agreed to present the report to the City Council.
4. Follow-up report on the 2009 Cherry >;3lossom Festival held on April 25 and 26
(update from Chairman Robert Harrison).
Chairman Robert Harrison said he attended the 2009 Cherry Blossom Festival
held on April 25 and 26, 2009. He reported that he thanked organizers for
emphasizing the arts in the festival anti also informed them of the Distinguished
and Emerging Artist awards.
Follow-up report on Fine Arts Commission budget request for fiscal year 2008-
2009.
The City Clerk said that the budget study session would be held in late May, and
there would be at least two public hearings on the topic in June. The
commissioners were welcome to attend and comment.
STAFF REPORTS
6. Distribute updated pages to Percent fir Art Program, commissioners' Public Art
review form, and Committee Roster.
City Clerk Kimberly Smith handed out updated pages to Percent for Art Program,
commissioner's Public Art review form, and Committee Roster.
NEWS ARTICLES
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
KC Chandratreya said that he talked to the Library Commission representatives
about the art exhibits at the library that: are changed quarterly.
Robert Harrison said that they are partnering with the Fine Arts League for the
Fall Festival Fine Arts Show on September 18~h, 2009. The Fine Arts Commission
will have stage space in Community Hall for displaying the Distinguished Artist
of the Year. On Friday night there is a free wine and hors de oeuvres reception as
well as an art display and auction. Commissioners discussed volunteering in shifts
from 11 am-Spm for the show. City Clerk Kimberly Smith said that the City's
Environmental Affairs Coordinator, Erin Cooke, may be able to provide some
suggestions or assistance with the environmental displays at the Fall Festival.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.rn.
Robert Harrison, Chairman
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June 8, 2(109
Dear Cupertino Fine Arts Commissioners,
I am writing to report to you about the Euphrat M~.~seum of Art.
Enclosed is our last year's report (2007-2(108). We will send you the report for 2(108-2(109 when
it is ready in the fall. Also enclosed are a variety of materials that relate to our services and
outreach this past year, showing the breadth of what we offer to Cupertino and the surrounding
community.
To give a brief view of our financial picture for 2(107-08, our total income was $249,476. Of this
$1()6,322 was provided by De Anza College. The rest was raised through a combination of
grants, donations, earned income, and interest. Total expenses were $252,723. Of this, $228,187
was for salaries and benefits, and $24,536 for ope~~ating expenses. Instead of a slight negative
balance, we had a slight surplus because of a late payment that came in.
We have kept fairly balanced budgets the last two years despite some very difficult economic
years for the college and the region. In 2(108-09, the contribution from De Anza College was
reduced to c. $98,000, while our total budget grew to c. $300,U00 with our larger space. And the
coming year will be even more difficult. When w~~ review our fiscal picture in the summer and
fall, we will send you updated information.
The $4000 from Cupertino assists with staffing costs (Director, Arts & Schools Director, other
staff) and printing/materials/supplies to develop our community programs. This amount is
around 1% of our budget.
We are very pleased that the City of Cupertino is ~m ongoing supporter. It made moving to our
new Euphrat Museum of Art in the new Visual an~i Performing Arts Center a joyful achievement
for all to celebrate.
We had an amazingly full year of activities and mere than met our goals for the year. This is
evidenced in the attached materials and also on our web site, headlined with our outreaching
inaugural exhibition Looking Back, Looking Ahead, which tied into local history, talents, and
expression. As always, our target audience is both. on and off campus. Cupertino is the core of
our community, and we have worked with all ages, from children through seniors. Some
samples:
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Community open houses/receptions for the new Euphrat and inaugural exhibition, including City
of Cupertino proclamations presented by Mayor IVlahoney.
A video of our opening exhibition is in final prodl~ction by Cupertino's The Better Half.
Developed a special set of activities for Lawson Middle School including our first bilingual tours
of the Euphrat in Mandarin.
A special visit from Chateau Cupertino residents t~ our inaugural exhibition.
Full participation in Cupertino Fall Festival and Cherry Blossom Festival, including
collaborative art project Recycle Reuse involving local school children and Euphrat student
interns and Artist/Teachers.
Collaboration with Cupertino resident, artist Consuelo Underwood, for inaugural exhibition.
Developed a Foster Youth Art Project (county-wide participation) with an exhibition in the
Euphrat in summer 2008.
Developed a Euphrat Participatory Session held in the new Euphrat as part of the California
Studies Conference "Debugging the Silicon Dream: Real Life in a Virtual World."
Our success this past year has been beyond our dreams: new building, expanded collaborations,
wonderful outreach, increase in community volunteers, and lots of positive feedback.
Because of the dreadful economic situation that is wrecking havoc in educational and non-profit
sectors, this next year will be a very difficult one for us. We will work with the new building, so
it can be all that it is meant to be (still some basic elements that need major follow up). We will
also build on our solid foundation with the new collaborators and friends we have made, to make
a very dynamic space for college and community.
This is an important time for us. It is a busy and exciting time and we look forward to working
with you.
Best,
Jan
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Museum of Art
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA 95014
408 864-8596
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The Inaugural Art Exhibition a~t New Euphrat Museum of Art
Honors Silicon Valley's Diversity
March 27, 2009
Media Contact: Jan Rindfleisch, Director of the Euphrat P~Iuseum of Art
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA 95014
http://www.deanza.edu/euphrat/
408-864-8836
For Immediate Release -EXTENDED DATES
CUPERTINO-In February 2009, the Euphrat Museum of Art opened its doors to a brand new exhibition space
that, along with a performance hall and an art history classroom, forms a vibrant Visual and Performing Arts
complex at De Anza College. The move is celebrated with an inaugural exhibition at the new headquarters in
Cupertino. The exhibition, Looking Back, Looking Ahead and related programs bring to light the stories of
Silicon Valley's artists, residents and groups.
Inaugural Art Exhibition:
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Feb. 17 -Apr. 16, 2009 EXTENDED TO APRIL 24
(Closed spring break, March 30 -April 4)
Hours: 10 - 4, M-Th
Open to tours by appointment
Reception with the Artists: Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
For additional events, check the Euphrat Museum website http://www.deanza.edu/euphrat/
WHERE: Euphrat Museum of Art, De Anza College, 21:?50 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA, 95014.
INAUGURAL ART EXHIBITION:
The Euphrat Museum of Art at De Anza College serves a culturally diverse, technologically sophisticated, urban
community undergoing rapid economic and social changes. Looking Back, Looking Ahead is an eclectic look at
Silicon Valley's varied and colorful growth through visual media and shared narratives. This inaugural
exhibition honors our past and looks to the future as we weave together the stories of artists and the stories of
Silicon Valley residents and groups in an effort to understand the fascinating community that we are situated in.
This is Silicon Valley. "This is our story, your story," said long-time Museum Executive Director Jan
Rindfleisch.
Artists include Paul Pei-Jen Hau, Agnes Pelton, Thai Bui, Rene Yung, Angela Buenning Filo, Consuelo Jimenez
Underwood, Charisse Domingo, Mike Arcega, Shorty Fatz, Samuel Rodriguez, Matthew Rodriguez, and more.
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The honored artist for Looking Back, Looking Ahead is world-renowned painter Paul Pei-Jen Hau, who has a
museum named after him in eastern China. Opened in 2002, the Hau Pei-Jen Art Museum contains many of his
artworks and art from his personal collection. Hau's bold watercolor and ink paintings bridge cultures of East
and West, with references that range from the Ming dynasty to the vanguard of Western abstraction. His work
has been exhibited widely. Born in 1917 in Liaoning Province, Hau studied in both China and Japan. In 1956 he
moved to California to teach at the Pacific Art League in Palo Alto. He lives in Los Altos and has taught locally
for over 50 years. He has published three novels, a histor:/ of sociology, and a book on Chinese art. At age 92, he
still visits China. Aconversation/celebration with the artist is planned.
Agnes Pelton (1881-1961) was born in Stuttgart, Germany. She studied at the Pratt Institute in New York. In the
1920s she focused on abstraction and joined with the Tra~iscendental Painting Group. Known as a "Poet of
Nature," her mystical landscapes, many created after her :move in 1931 to Cathedral City, California, suggest a
meditative world where East meets West. Pelton was rel~itively unknown in the early 1980s. The Euphrat
Museum publication, Staying Visible (1981), includes a s{action on her life and work. In the course of research,
the Euphrat acquired a small collection of Pelton's work. Since then, Pelton has been the subject of growing
scholarship. Today Pelton's art stands alongside American legend Georgia O'Keeffe's. Pelton's Light Center,
owned by the Euphrat, will be part of a traveling exhibition: Georgia O'Keeffe, Agnes Pelton, Agnes Martin, and
Florence Pierce, organized by the Orange County Museum of Art. Light Center will be shown at the Euphrat in
February/March, after which it will be on tour.
Visually simple and intellectually complex, Thai Bui's sculpture connects Eastern philosophies and several
Western art movements: Minimalism, Funk, and Conceptual. Originally from Vietnam, Bui came to the U.S. in
1981 and received his MFA from Stanford University in ].992. His series, Needed, a poetic grouping of stones,
not only relates to close personal relationships but also to our relationship with others and to nature. The
concepts cross multiple boundaries. In Needed, stones are linked as male/female pairs. For a ceiling installation,
half of each stone pair is suspended in a Haiku form. The other half is supported by its link.
South Gallery -Story Lines
Everyday stories are tangible in Rene Yung's major installation ....anges and disappearances. Alow wall made
of 400 bars of soap imprinted with the word "Remember" sits on a weathered wooden platform. Towels
imprinted with words of personal memories and official identity hang on a nearby clothesline. A stool and wash
basin beckon you to sit down, wash a towel, and hang it upon the clothesline. With use, the words on the soap
and towels fade away, symbolizing the erasure of cultural memory of 19th century immigrants, such as the
15,000 Chinese who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad, the Chinese who worked the mines, and ran
laundries when prohibited by law to own land. Their overllooked stories resonate in today's immigration debate.
We will work with Yung and others on campus and in the community to capture the histories and stories of
today, and to connect them with our visual life.
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Change is rapid in Silicon Valley. Angela Buenning Filo~'s photographs give the sense of news today, history
tomorrow. Images include an electromagnetic emissions testing site in Mountain View and a dismantled server
room in Sunnyvale. Juxtaposed are her images from Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley. Among these are the
lobby of a 24-7 customer service and the entrance to Electronic City. Many of the Silicon Valley scenes are
devoid of people. Her scenes capture the uncertainty of investment and return as jobs and buildings appear and
disappear. Some of the Bangalore images reflect the stark contrast between current technology and everyday life
Consuelo Jimenez Underwood lives in Cupertino. She has been a professor in textiles at San Jose State for
many years. On exhibit will be a Mexican American flag with the Sunnyvale Libby Fruit Cocktail can landmark
in the center. "My dad was a bracero in WWII. They nevi'r fully paid my dad. They paid Mexico." Underwood
has many stories to share, including her international travels. These stories will lay the groundwork for a project
that will be exhibited in the fall. Underwood has been chosen as a video subject for the American Craft Council.
De-Bug Silicon Valley uses a variety of media, from ma€;azines to radio to web to sculpture, to tell stories of
Silicon Valley. De-Bug is a collective of writers, artists, organizers, and workers based in San Jose. They are a
project of Pacific News Service, a national news service. On exhibit will be Charisse Domingo's portraits of
mothers who face family problems with the criminal justice system, juvenile hall, and deportation. Domingo also
works with the Open Darkroom sponsored by De-Bug. Dc;-Bug will do a presentation/workshop, and one of the
groups affiliated with De-Bug, Shorty Fatz, will create a display in the Front View window.
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Military garment and ceremony get a contemporary makeover with two works by Mike Arcega. They have
special resonance with De Anza College, which is named after Juan Bautista de Anza, and with its central
location in Silicon Valley. El Conquistadourke assumes ~~ pose like a security guardian or a welcoming figure.
This humorous 6' suit of armor constructed of manila file folders comments on "the frailty of military might and
the strength of trade." Arcega mocks a romanticized view of the conquistadores of old and comments on trade
practices today. Close by is Loping Honoring. Here, technology complicates communication and identity and
pokes at pride. For this multi-media work of video, audio. lyrics, text was generated by spell checking the
national anthem of the Philippines, Lupang Hinirang, in 1\'[icrosoft Word V.11.3. This text was then reapplied to
the harmony of Lupang Hinirang and sung in an operatic voice.
Front View
Custom bike specialists Shorty Fatz will create a special Front View window installation with their signature
bikes and cartoon characters. Samuel Rodriguez and Matthew Rodriguez create bikes unique in style and
function. "Our goals are to create a stylish cruise with comfort and durability." The ubiquitous Shorty Fatz
cartoon character has a story of its own. Ensconced in a showcase window, the custom bike speaks to individual
dreams as well as to stylish transportation. This is one of ;iilicon Valley's new stories -building an art company
and reaching out to youth with graphics and bike workshops. Amini-residency with the artists is being planned.
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Come On Down! is amulti-purpose project space that includes a collaborative communal area for connecting
visual and oral history, and an experimental exhibition arr~a for the results of interactive projects. Part of this
space for campus and community will feature frequently ~~hanging artwork. Presentations in this area for early
2009 will include:
• Mapping Project: In this California History Center (CHC) interactive project, viewers describe a
special place in Silicon Valley where something very significant happened and connect it to a map.
• Student Activity: Marc Coronado and Karen C'how's ,LEAD! Winter 2009 EWRT lA classes
present Picturing Our Communities, a photo and narrative slideshow on computer. Students took photos
and wrote essays about their communities, and addressed how immigration impacts these communities.
• Student Activity: Juliana Kang's Winter Intermediate Drawing class. Drawing from History,
artwork about local family history and change, dr~iwing from Silicon Valley artifacts and photographs.
• Adjunct Exhibits: In February an artwork from ?'he X-Ray Project is shown, related to an exhibition co-
sponsored by the Euphrat Museum of Art and taking place concurrently in the De Anza Library.
• Flat Files: This exhibition opportunity is for prints, photographs, and other flat artwork for scholarship
and discussion. Some flat file exhibitions are available by appointment.
• Publications: This area is also used for study and research. Related publications will be on display,
including Agnes Pelton, Poet of Nature, 1995.
The inaugural exhibition was curated by Jan Rindfleisch, working with the artists and with Nancy Hom, Tom
Izu, Jianhua Shu, and others. Collaborators include Silicon Valley DeBug, California History Center, De Anza
JLEAD! Program, Creative Arts Division, Intercultural ar~d International Studies Division, Institute for
Community and Civic Engagement, and more. Program development with Euphrat Advisory Council, Euphrat
Program Committee, and Euphrat staff.
ABOUT THE EUPHRAT MUSEUM OF ART
For over 30 years, the Euphrat Museum has presented onf~-of-a-kind exhibitions, publications, and events
reflecting the rich diverse heritage of our area. The Museum's mission is to provide a venue and resource for
visual ideas and communication that stimulate creativity rind an interest in art among audiences of all ages. The
Euphrat provides for a spectrum of interactions with a lar;~e and diversified public, working on and off campus
with specialists in all disciplines. The Museum has an outstanding Arts & Schools Program, primarily in
Cupertino and Sunnyvale, at various school and community sites. Each year the Museum creates public art
projects involving elementary and middle school students, De Anza student interns, and Euphrat artist/teachers.
The new Euphrat Museum of Art is in the front of the nevr De Anza College Visual and Performing Arts Center,
prominently located facing Stevens Creek Blvd. The Euphrat is funded in part by De Anza College, De Anza
Associated Student Body, City of Cupertino, City of Sunnyvale, Arts Council Silicon Valley, by an Applied
Materials Excellence in the Arts grant and Adobe System; Inc. grant, both in partnership with Arts Council
Silicon Valley, by Target, and by the Euphrat Museum Advisory Council and Friends of the Euphrat Museum.
For further information see http://www.deanza.edu/euphr;it/ or call Jan Rindfleisch at 408 864-8836.
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The Euphrat Museum of Art's featured artist, Paul Pei-Jen Hau, is an exceptional artist
whose style seamlessly and masterfully integrates both traditional Chinese brush painting
and modern abstract/expressionism. His paintings are now on view in our new Euphrat
Museum of Art, at the forefront of the new De .Anza College Visual and Performing Arts
Center. We are pleased to honor him with a private reception on April 23rd at 4:10 pm,
right after his 3:10 pm talk at the Performance Hall next door.
Born in Changli, Hebei province, Mr. Hau was educated in Japan and has lived in the
United States for many years. He has a foundation in traditional Chinese culture, yet his
travels abroad have influenced his painting stylle and approach. This combination of
cultural influences, plus his artistic training in traditional Chinese brush and ink
techniques, has resulted in paintings that exemplify excellence and innovation. Below are
some comments by prominent Chinese scholar. from a seminar in Beijing on the artist's
work in December 2008:
"Mr. Hau's style is a blend of traditional Chinese brush painting and modern abstraction /
expressionism. He does not lean heavily on traditional techniques, nor does he just apply abstract
and expressionist approaches to Chinese painting. He does an excellent job in integrating both
approaches. Classical Chinese paintings are mainly of water and ink, emphasizing black and
white contrast. Color takes second place. Lines hold an important place in Chinese paintings;
while shapes and planes exist, less attention is devoted to them. He superbly combines water/ink
with saturated colors and joins together lines and planes.
"Some traditionalists may not find Mr. Hau's paintings to be classical Chinese paintings. But to
21st century art viewers, he represents a new direction for Chinese azt. There aze two ways for
any culture to move forwazd: one is to be conserv~itive and the other is to aggressively seazch for
breakthroughs. Conservatism keeps the traditional forms but modifies the steps to get there. The
aggressive approach seeks breakthroughs via bold innovation, changing both the forms and
techniques. Traditional brushes and inks are very important; they are both the technique and
spirit of Chinese painting. Yet they need to transform in keeping with the times. In an article
published in the Art Observation magazine recently, the author claimed that the art form of
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brushes and inks should be timeless. He criticized the views held by respected artists Shi Tao and
Fu Baoshi, who both believe brushes and inks must. change with the times. Was the author
correct? I believe he is only half right. A certain fwidamental spirit and techniques are timeless,
but as artists observe changes unique to their times, they will unavoidably be influenced by the
feelings and views of the present. To insist on tradition without changes that reflect the times
would be a segmented view, j ust as incomplete as reckless change would be.
"Mr. Hau has lived in the United States for many y~;ars and was educated in Japan. In addition,
he has awell-established foundation in traditional C:hinese culture. Combining these multiple
cultural influences onto one single canvas is not an easy task. He manages to do it well and is an
inspiration to us: He boldly splashes colors and the~i carefully uses brushes and inks to connect
and organize the picture elements. The result is pai~rtings of exceptional quality."
- Shao Dazhen: Professor, National Art Institute; Director, China Artist Association Theory Committee
"Mr. Hau's paintings exude a northern artistic temperament: strong, solid, and larger than life.
His ancestors were from Changli, in Hebei province;. He inherited the generous heart and free
spirit that the people of the region are known for. His paintings are deep, substantial, and
influenced by modern techniques and feelings, while retaining traditional artistic language and
expression. He is a skilled landscape artist, freely c~ipturing the essence of nature, utilizing
traditional artistic language and expression.
"Other artists have used the same Splashing-Color ~~nd textural method. Zhang Da Qian was the
first recognized modern master of it. He utilized the techniques ingeniously but was still bounded
by a southern artist's delicate gentle romantic style. Other artists would simply splash their color
and not pay attention to the end result. Or perhaps t11ey just did not have the skills to add the
needed highlighting strokes and dots to bring out the ideal image. Mr. Hau has a profound
understanding of nature and is able to produce excellent paintings by combining the essence of
nature with the spirit of painting. Mr. Hau lives overseas. In his travels both in and out of China,
he paints traditional landscapes in a bold and grand style. Depending on the initial result of the
Splashed Color, and according to the logic of nature;, he appropriately places trees, waterfalls,
streams, people, and buildings into the painting. All elements fit harmoniously together. Looking
from afar, one can detect their rhythm, and looking closely, one can observe their fine details. In
close up, one can see that his traditional techniques are employed with skill and maturity, as seen
in his treatment of pine trees, for example. At his advanced age, he still maintains powerful, solid
and free brush strokes. His artistic techniques and his high energy level put him on a different
plane."
-Sun Ke: Editor, Beijing Art Institute
"Mr. Hau's art embodies Eastern and Western culture. His art is the result of Chinese traditional
painting skills, but since he went to college in Japan, his art also shows traces of Japanese
influence. In addition, living in the United States for many years exposed him to American
culture. He combines multiple diverse cultural elements not only via physical splicing and
pasting but also through chemical reactions. In his creative process, the diverse elements are
dissolved and fused together, eventually creating new elements. Many others have tried
connecting eastern and western elements but end up creating a foreign subject that loses the
eastern concept entirely. Mr. Hau uses Chinese concepts prominently; his expertly painted trees,
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waves, and houses etc. look like those in traditional Chinese paintings. Yet the big, bright
splashes of ink or color, a westernized concept used by him to create visual stimulation, reflect
an American influence. Additionally, the thin tree branches in his painting reveal a Japanese
influence. His painting, Journey to a remote mountain after the passing of wind and clouds,
illustrates his skillful combination of various artistic approaches, using traditional brush and ink
techniques to connect trees and houses, and Ameri~;an operational processes to create the natural
texture and the sea of clouds.
"Combining multiple art practices is the most uniq~.~e characteristic in Mr. Hau's painting. From
his paintings, I observed that different cultures need to exchange, to intermix, and to be able to
take from one's strength to compensate for another's weakness. The development of culture
relies on the living environment as well as on educ,~.tion and background. These forces form the
foundation for the development of unique characteristics. Mr. Hau's ability to consolidate and
integrate multiple cultural elements makes him a good model for modern China, especially now
as we promote the movement of putting old methods to new uses and applying western
approaches to solving Chinese problems. The Fourth of May movement had a saying: "Apply
western learning as tool and Chinese knowledge as foundation." Mr. Hau's work is an example
of this movement; it is clearly Chinese but at the same time it is recognizably new and expands
the boundary and beauty of Chinese painting."
- Chen Zui: Researcher, Chinese Art Research Institute
"First and foremost, Mr. Hau's paintings aze open <<nd upright; they come from one who feels a
deep belonging to, as well as having solid and unwavering trust in Chinese culture. You will not
find excessive entanglement or anxiety in his painting. What you will find is serenity. This
serenity comes naturally from an inner source and is rooted in a confidence based on the
understanding of a culture and the deep feeling of ~~elonging to that culture. This is a very
meaningful discovery in our viewing of Mr. Hau's paintings."
- Lu Pintian: Editor-in-Chief, Art Observat~~on; Researcher, Chinese Art Research Institute
Mr. Hau's work mirrors the new Euphrat's approach to art and civic engagement - an
intermixing and exchange of ideas, new and old techniques, and cross-cultural influences.
We honor this visionary painter with the humbl_~~ heart. He is a source of inspiration for the
new Euphrat as well as for countless students, artists, scholars, and community members.
Paul Pei-Jen Hau is featured in the Euphrat Museum of Art's inaugural exhibition, Looking Back,
Looking Ahead, which brings to light the stories of Silicon Valley's artists, residents and groups.
Exhibition: February 17 - April 24, 2009. Hours: Mon - Thurs, 1-4 pm.
Public Talk: April 23rd, 3:10-4:10 pm Paul Hau, in. conversation with Jianhua Shu
Comments by Prof. Arthur Kao, San Jose State University
Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) Performance Hall, De Anza College
Sponsors: Visiting Speakers Series, Euphrat Museum of Art, Creative Arts Division, De Anza
Associated Student Body, Applied Materials grant in partnership with Arts Council Silicon Valley.
Translation: Judy Holding Editing: Nancy Hom
Contact: Jan Rindfleisch, Executive Director, 408 864-8836
Euphrat Musuem of Art, De Anza College, Cupertin~~, CA 95014 htto://www.deanza.edu/euahrat/
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Visiting S~ea~ers Series Presents:
Kat een Crocetti
Designer/Sculptor o~ "Counting Lives Lost, Makin Tangible an Abstract
Measure o~ Grie~~ - an installation now on display in the Main Quad
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Kathleen Crocetti conceived o4- her latest installation as
a way of 6reakingthrough the numbness and denial
generated by the increasing numbers of both US and
Iraq {-atalities from the war in Iraq. Her work requires the
help of many to install and a Process that encourages
discussion and reflection crossing many barriers,
offering a way to mourn, heal, and respect this
tremendous loss. Her installation is currently in the
campus ma n quad area, and has generated much
interest, incauding Plans for an installation at the E.uphrat
Museum of Art documenting Pe Anza student
participation in Counting Live Lost. Come hear Crocetti
discuss her installation and her work as a sculptor.
Crocetti is ~~ member of glue Star Mothers with a son
serving in the Air force and has been a practicing artist
since 1984 working in stone and many other media.
Lecture Discussion 1:30 ~.m., June 2, 2009
at the ~u~hrat I'Vluseum o-~ Art
De Anza Co~~e~e, Z1Z50 Stevens Creek ~~vc~., Cupertino
sponsored by the Visiting Speakers Series and the Euphrat Museum of Art. Funding Provided
by the DASB. Event is wheelchair acres:sible. Sign language interpreter or other
accommodations available upon re9uest at least five business days before the event. For more
information, contact Duane Kubo (408) 864-84~~3
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Art Conversation
An informal gathering with several members of the De Anza
College Art Department
Juliana KC~g recent residency
Eugene Rodriguez community art murals
Moto Ohtake public art sculpture
Tony MCCcmn new processes
Linda Mau sources of inspiration
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
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Re: Fine Arts League of Cupertino 2008 Art Show -Grant Evaluation
The Fine Arts League of Cupertino's (FALC's) annual Fall Art Show, held in
conjunction with the Cupertino Fall Fest, provided an opportunity for members of the
community and artists in the South Bay to explore the diversity of their culture. The Fine
Arts Commission was a part of that celebration. through its generous grant of $500.00.
This grant money went toward payment of:
1. the judge ($250) to ensure the quality of the show as a whole and an unbiased
outside source to award prizes
2. the printing of the program ($160) to provide a guide for those who attended the
exhibition and to acknowledge our sponsors, including the Fine Arts Commission.
3. reception necessities such as refreshments, paper plates, cups and napkins ($90)
FALC is grateful for the continued assistance of its sponsors and has acknowledged them
in its exhibit program, publicity post cards, weibsite, online invitations, posters and letters
to vendors and other sponsors relating to the snow. We were also pleased to welcome
members of the Commission to the 2008 exhibit so that we could thank your organization
publicly for its support of the Arts.
We would expect to use the grant money for the same types of expenses this year and to
provide the same recognition to the Fine Arts (:ommission for the 2009 show. FALC
values the relationship we have established with the Fine Arts Commission and looks
forward to working together in the future. If y~~u have any questions or need to reach me
for any reason, please feel free to call me at 408.243.9791 or at lacrev@yahoo.com.
Sincerely
Laurie Creveling
President
Fine Arts League of Cupertino
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
FINE ARTS COMMISSION GRANT APPLICATION
Please submif application by mail, FAX (4U8=777-3366) ar in person to the Office of thee,
City Clerk, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, 95014. Applications must!,
be received by 5:00 p.m. of the deadline .date (February 15 or September 15).
PART I: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name of Applicant or Group: Fine Arts_League of Cupertino (FALC)
Address: PO BOX 1624, CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Telephone: Home (408)257-1315 (Nina) Work ( )
PART II: ACTIVITY/PROGRAM INFOR117ATION
Describe the proposed activity for which you are seeking funding. Include a description of
the audience you intend to reach and why you think the community would be interested in
this project.
FALC is anon-profit organization s~~t up for the purpose of promoting the
creative visual arts in Cupertino and the surrounding communities. The members of
FALC are local artists who express their diverse backgrounds and experience through
their art. FALC has scheduled this Annual Pvlember Juried Show in conjunction with
the City of Cupertino's Fall Fest celebrations since 2005. While showcasing the art
work of its members, FALC also hopes to create an understanding and appreciation of
the diversity and creativity of artists who are part of the community.
There will be an Auction of donated paintings on September 18~' during the
Reception. 100% of the proceeds from the auction will go toward the West Valley
Community Services.
Present a realistic timeline for the project. Detail the steps you intend to take. List the
short-term objectives, long-range goals, and implementation strategies.
2009 FALC FALL FEST ART SHOW:
RECEIVING ART- September 17, 2009
ART INSTALLATION September 18, 2009 Zovq
PUBLIC RECEPTION & AUCTION September 18, BA88 / 7 PM to 9 PM
SHOW ON VIEW September 19 & 20, 2009
ART TAKE DOWN September Z0, 2009
All the committees for Receiving art and installation, Reception and Auction and take
down of art are staffed by volunteer me~ribers of FALC. The organization and
planning are completed.
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