Guan Wei Masterclass

Introduction

Guan Wei is a full-time professional artist who works in his studio in Sydney and on site at numerous venues in Australia and overseas. His paintings, installations and prints are concerned with wisdom, knowledge and humour, and influenced by the artist's life in both Australia and China.

Photograph of double-hung painted panels hung on a wall with a black image of a planet from the panels continued onto the wall below. In front sits a pile of sand with numerous white objects piled on top such as polystyrene cups and telephone parts

The consolation of constellation (detail), 2008 (mixed media including 24 panels of acrylic on canvas)

This resource includes:

background information about the artist
photographs of the installation of The consolation of constellation at the Casula Powerhouse in February 2008
an interview with the artist conducted by four students from Casula High School. Guan Wei answers questions about his work in general and his artwork The consolation of constellation focusing on major themes explored in his work, influences, process, signs and symbols. The interview is accompanied by discussion points and questions for further consideration
resources focusing on Guan Wei including galleries where he exhibits, other artists with strong cultural influences and other related digital teaching and learning resources
teaching notes.