Painting With Heart: Chinese Peasant Paintings from Shaanxi Province

Painting with Heart:
Chinese Peasant Paintings from Shaanxi Province
Exhibit and Sale
October 22–November 25, 2011
Opening Reception Saturday, October 22nd, 2-6 pm

Sun Gallery Chinese Art and Antiques presents a unique collection of colorful peasant paintings from Hu County in Shaanxi Province, China, October 22 through November 25, 2011.
It was seventeen years ago when Sun Gallery owner Jenny Sun first saw the colorful paintings of Hu County, near Xi'an, and immediately fell in love with this lively "peasant art" style.
The artists are everyday people without specialized art training, who paint as a hobby. The joyous and simple bright colors and designs of these paintings capture the themes and motifs of daily life in rural China, truly capturing "the heart" of the people.
China has changed dramatically since that time, even in the rural areas. The folk arts commonly practiced—papercutting, sculpture, painting—have now been collected by individuals and museums, as peasant life has modernized.


Sun Gallery Chinese Art & Antiques
1500 Jackson Street NE, Suite 451, Minneapolis, Minnesota
612-822-6388


Open every Saturday, 12–4 p.m.

Rocks, Stones, and Boulders: Inspiration from Chinese and Japanese Gardens

    As you prepare for gardening season, you might wonder how Chinese and Japanese gardens use the "fruit of the earth"—rocks, stones, and boulders, in creating the mulit-faceted symbolism of nature and poetry alike.
    To help get you started, Sue Bagge, master landscape and floral designer, will present "Rocks, Stones, and Boulders: Inspiration from Chinese and Japanese Gardens," Thursday, April 7th, 2011, 3–4 p.m. at Sun Gallery. Her lecture will feature slides that show public Chinese gardens in Portland, famous gardens of Japan and the Thai garden in Madison, and how she has used stones and boulders in local gardens.
    Sue is owner of Sungro, Inc, and is a landscape horticulturist  with a strong interest in Asian design. Having studied in Japan, she enjoys the challenge of working with stones and boulders to form the backbone so needed in northern gardens that are green just five to six months of the year.
    Enjoy Chinese refreshments and take advantage of our sale on Scholar Rocks and Garden Stones!  Then, stay for Northrup-King Building's First Thursday events, when artist studios and galleries are open to visitors, 5–9 p.m.
    We are located in the Northrup-King Building in Suite 451. The building is located at 1500 Jackson Street NE, in the heart of the arts district. Open every Saturday, 12–4 p.m., and the first Thursday of every month, 5–9 p.m., or by appointment. Call us at 612-822-6388.

Dear Friends and Art Lovers,

We're delighted to invite you to Sun Gallery's Grand Re-opening at the Northrup-King Building, Saturday, December 18th and Sunday, December 19th from 12–4 p.m. Please join us for art and refreshments!

Come enjoy our new surroundings and holiday refreshments. You can take advantage of our holiday gift specials on silk clothing, wood carvings, jewelry, and more.

In addition to new items from China---such as Buddhist tapestries, antique ornamental items, and watercolor paintings—we'll be featuring ikebana floral arrangements by Sue Bagge and her students.

We are located in the Northrup-King Building in Suite 451. The building is located at 1500 Jackson Street NE, in the heart of the arts district. Please bring your family and friends!

Hope to see you soon, and happy holidays!

Jenny Sun
612-822-6388

Sun Gallery at "Art Attack"

Visit Sun Gallery at "Art Attack 2010" 

Fri., Nov. 5, 5–10 PM
Sat., Nov. 6, 12–8 PM
Sun., Nov. 7, 12–5 PM
Northrup King Building, Suite 451
1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis

At Sun Gallery, you can savor the art of old and new China in our wonderful new space. You'll find a wide variety of beautiful items here that feature the fine craftsmanship of imperial China.
"Art Attack" at Northrup King features self-guided studio tours of over 200 artists throughout the building. Art Attack is one of the Midwest’s premier open studio events and features artists working in nearly every medium including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking and letterpress printing, mixed media, clay, metal, glass, fine furniture, textiles, fiber arts, jewelry and more.
Don't forget, you can also visit us by appointment, and the first Thursday of each month.
This November and December we'll be open Saturdays, 12–4 pm for your holiday shopping.
Look for our grand re-opening in December!

Sun Gallery Moving Sale!

After ten wonderful years in south Minneapolis, Sun Gallery is moving northeast! We'll be relocating to the Northrup-King Building, (1500 Jackson St. NE Suite#451, MN 55413 ), a hotbed for the arts, at the end of July. Our phone number will remain the same.

Come visit us at our 48th & Grand location to take advantage of our moving sale, where you'll find great deals up to 70% off!

Our hours during the sale are Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5 and by appointment.

Sun Gallery 10th Anniversary Sale

It has been our privilege to bring authentic Chinese art and antiques to you for these last ten years. We've featured many shows--of antique and contemporary paintings and calligraphy, furniture, textiles, scholar rocks, wood carvings, and Buddhist art, as well as classes and cultural salons.
Please come visit us and take advantage of our anniversary sale, all through the month of April. Our special hours for April are Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5.

From China to Minnesota: Contemporary Chinese Paintings

From China to Minnesota:
Oil Paintings by Emerging Contemporary Chinese Artists
Works by Mao Yigong, Song Jingzhe, Jin Ru, Yang Kaige, and Yun Qing
December 6–January 10

Opening reception
Saturday, December 6th, 5–8 p.m.

These exciting, colorful new portraits, still lifes, and landscapes explore the innovative range of today's Chinese art world in a range of styles from realistic to abstract.

Plus: Special Holiday Art Sale!
Special discount on selected items