Li Chiu

Hong Kong
Born in Hong Kong, Chiu Li has was invited by Wucius Wong to become a junior member of the One Art Group, a prestigious painting club originally founded by Lui Shou-kwan. Later emigrating to New York, Li spent 25 years as a Brand Packaging Consultant before transitioning to become a collector of traditional Chinese paintings, calligraphy, and objects. Li’s work blends Western design principles with traditional Chinese aesthetics, exploring the intersections of painting, calligraphy, and poetry.

Word Play: New York at Alisan Fine Arts-New York in 2024 is the gallery's first time to work with the artist.

BACKGROUND

1957 Born in Kowloon, Hong Kong

1976-1979 Higher Diploma in Communication Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic

1979-1980 Group Study of Modern Chinese Painting, One Art Group, Hong Kong

1980 Member of Four Emerging Artists, One Art Group, Hong Kong

1979-1981 Senior Designer, SS Design, Hong Kong

1981-1983 Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design, Pratt Institute, New York

1983-1985 Senior Designer, Landor Associates, New York

1985-2006 Principal Designer, LiDesign, Inc., New York

Specialized in brand packaging for international clients in industries including consumer goods, luxury products, and retail identity

1995-1997 Visiting Lecturer, Parsons School of Design, New York

1998-2000 Visiting Lecturer, Pratt Institute, New York

2006-Present Specialist, Atelier Woodson Antiques, New York

Focused on Chinese paintings, calligraphy, Song ceramics, and Chinese scholar objects.

2020-Present Independent Study in Chinese Painting and Calligraphy


SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2024

1980

  • One Art Group, Hong Kong
More on the Artist