Dancing with the Qi: TransMediating Chinese Calligraphy
Curated by Jia-Yan Mi, Associate Professor of Chinese and English, and Jerry Kaba
February 5 – March 13, 2025

Art and Interactive Media Building 115

Opening Day Artists Discussion: Wednesday, February 5, 4:00, with reception to follow

“Dancing with the Qi: TransMediating Chinese Calligraphy” considers Chinese calligraphy as an embodiment of the fluid flow of Qi—the vital energy of artistic creativity. Recent and ongoing technological revolutions have spurred optimistic narratives that celebrate the boundless potential of generative AI to augment—and ultimately surpass—human creativity, but the drawings, paintings, and sculpture featured in this exhibition highlight the authenticity, originality, and tangible presence of human-made works of art.

Gallery Hours

Week of February 2
Wednesday, 2/5: 12 – 7 p.m.
Thursday, 2/6: 12 – 5 p.m.
Friday, 2/7: 12 – 5 p.m.

Week of February 9
Sunday, 2/9: 1 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, 2/12: 12 – 7 p.m.
Friday, 2/14: 12 – 5 p.m.

Through March 13

Sundays: 1 – 3 p.m.
Wednesdays: 12 – 7 p.m.
Thursdays: 12 – 5 p.m.
Fridays: 12 – 5 p.m.

Image courtesy the artist, Huang Xiang