Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary Group Exhibition by Sanrio at Corey Helford Gallery, LA

Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary Exhibition

Official event by Sanrio at Corey Helford Gallery, LA

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 29th, 7p-11p, 2019

Exhibition: June 29th - August 3rd, 2019

'Hello Kitty Kannon, Goddess of Mercy and Wisdom'

24 x 48" acrylic and cel vinyl on wood panel

New work by Martin Hsu

Hello Kitty Kannon is a celestial masterpiece that perfectly represents

Martin Hsu's Contemporary Traditional Art. It pays homage to 17th century 

classical Asian art, one of its masters, Ito Jakuchu and

the Patron Saint of Cute, Hello Kitty.

Kannon, or Guan Yin, is a Bodhisattva who prolonged her own enlightenment to 

help everyone who suffers in this world. She often appears in white gowns,

the color of purity and holds a lotus flower to remind us that

the purest flower can grow from mud and unpleasantness. 

At times, the Kannon is portrayed in traditional art standing with a mighty peacock

whose tail feathers resemble eyes that help her see the suffering in our world.

For her 45th Anniversary, Hello Kitty is mythologized as the

Goddess of Mercy and Wisdom in Martin Hsu’s painting.

Her light transcends borders and brings joy across the globe.

Her wisdom breaks down barriers and connects people from different cultures.

Above all, Hello Kitty shines as a pop culture beacon in a world filled with

uncertainty, where ‘cute’ might just save us all.

To inquire about Martin's piece, you can email the gallery directly 

at sherri@coreyhelfordgallery.com. 

Please visit www.MartinHsu.com for Martin's artwork licensed and purchased

by Sanrio from past exhibitions

© Sanrio

Martin Hsu at Asia Contemporary Art Show, Hong Kong, 2017

Peach Moon, Silver Moon, Pink Moon

New goldfish mermaids and peony blossoms for Asia Contemporary Art Show represented by Lans Gallery in Hong Kong

* Watch Making-Of Art Trailer in HD on Vimeo *

Art Statement:

Eight goldfish mermaids dance effortlessly in an everlasting cycle of happiness in each of Pink Moon, Peach Moon and Silver Moon.

Glorious peony blossoms represent great maternal spirits at the center of a good life. It is surrounded by goldfish mermaids symbolizing an abundance of good fortune and prosperity. They are beautiful blessings beyond time and space in pursuit of peace and harmony.

By entering these primordial portals, we step into the brilliance and

transience of life.

Peach Moon, Silver Moon, Pink Moon

20" x 20" acrylic and cel vinyl on wood, 2017

by Martin Hsu

Thank You, 2016 and Hello 2017!

' Trust in the you of now ' - Oblique Strategies

Bountiful 2016

For the first time, I had the honor of working with the Asian Art Museum, published two books simultaneously, and created a 6 ft by 10 ft original painting for a large technology company in San Francisco.

Truth be told. Couldn't have done it without the support from family and friends.

Here’s a quick look back-

BOOKS

Dragon Boy Tales

A daily sketch project from January 1st to March 31st, 2016 to explore the origins of Dragon Boy by confronting demons, slaying egos, and following my bliss.

Over 100 pages of personal illustrations inspired by Oblique Strategies created by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt.

Follow Dragon Boy Tales blog here


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In Dreams

Ai Li Si In Dreams

A bilingual retelling of Alice In Wonderland in English and Mandarin Chinese

Text by Hsuan-Fu Chen and Scott Alexander
Art by Martin Hsu
Published by Galerie F&F and Martin Hsu

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EXHIBITIONS

Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

Dragon Boy Tales and In Dreams book signing

(with museum friend Raymond)

Official exhibition T-shirt design commissioned by the museum for

Emperor's Treasures- Chinese art from the National Palace Museum, Taipei

Artist Interview in Museum Member Magazine

Dedicated section of personal artwork inside Museum Store

(with museum store friend Ethel)

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Galerie F&F, Taiwan

Ai Li Si In Dreams book signing with co-writer Hsuan-Fu Chen and friends

(with collectors Kate and Mimi)

Art Kaohsiung 2016, Taiwan

Art Kaohisung, an international art fair focusing on contemporary art held annually in Taiwan

Represented by Galerie F&F

New works: Sakura Mermaids

' Day '

' Snow '

' Night '

Looking through portals into seasonal changes...

and the temporality of life.

Click to watch me paint Sakura Mermaids on Vimeo

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Disney WonderGround Gallery

Downtown Disney District, Anaheim, CA

Art Signing and Release

New works: Ariel's Song and Ursula's Desires

Artist In Residence

For the month of July, 2016

Dedicated section featuring personal artwork

and live painting demonstrations

Created four new original paintings on location

Princess Mermaids:

Rapunzel, Jasmine, Belle, Mulan

(with collectors Jesse and Mary)

(with collectors Jason and Liz)

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COMMISSIONED ARTWORK

Salesforce

' Sky Within '

6 ft x 10 ft acrylic and cel vinyl on wood

Salesforce HQ, One Rincon, SF

Painting the sky on 5 large panels in 1 small San Francisco artist studio

making local landmarks and famous icons

including the One Rincon Tower- the home for this giant piece

Cloud folks and their friends representing

the Salesforce team and their beloved customers

including this little fella

Installation begins with sizing up a wall within a very social area

colorful mountaineers putting up the sky

Grand reveal and reception

with Salesforce Co-Founder Parker Harris, good friend Robin and team

Nice to know folks like it. Thanks Salesforce!

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Goldfish and Peonies

30" x 60" triptych

acrylic and cel vinyl on wood

private commission

From painting the sky to goldfish dreams

and from making art for tall building to small family

a very special Mother's Day present gifted by her 4 children

now surrounded by treasures of all ages

at home... where the heart is.

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Together in 2017

 ' Stick with Love ' - MLK

In 2016, we retraced our steps with Dragon Boy on a daily illustrated journey,

looked through painted portals where tradition bloomed and mermaids lived,

created kindred spirits to protect and revive,

and brought a childhood companion back to life.

All made possible by the love and support from my adorable parents

and extraordinary beings I get to call friends.

Thank you for having me in your lives.

I look forward to seeing all of you this year :)

From all of us,

Happy 2017!!!

Much love,

Martin