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Red Spirit

Artist Mae Leong was born in Hong Kong, but she is currently residing in the U.S. and Canada, splitting time between Buffalo and St. Catherine’s, Ontario. Her artwork is a construction of abstract panels based on Zen paintings and images, and her latest exhibit, “Red Spirit,” has been on view at the Arts Council throughout the holiday season. The use of red is said to suggest renewal—an appropriate theme for the western New Year (the Chinese New Year is coming up on January 29)—and it fits well with the themes of decomposition and reconstruction that are evident in Leong’s work. She has exhibited internationally at many prestigious galleries in Canada, the U.S., and Hong Kong, as well as being featured at UB’s Center for the Arts during its recent exhibition of Chinese art. Leong’s work will be presented next at A Space Gallery in Toronto, and at the ARC Gallery in Chicago. A closing reception and last-chance viewing opportunity for “Red Spirit” is planned at the Arts Council’s downtown space, where installations such as this one (pictured above) can be seen up close in all their vivid glory.

Friday, January 6 at 6-8pm. Arts Council in Buffalo & Erie County, 700 Main St. (856-7520). Free.