展覽主題：《奧運會與殘奧會的英雄們》國際藝術家卜錦輝個人作品展
展覽地點：可創銘佳藝苑
詳細地址：北京市朝陽區日壇東路北口 （日壇公園東北角外）郵編：100020
（東大橋十字路口向南 第一個釘子路口向西200米）
展覽日期：2008年8月9日至8月17日
開幕式：2008年8月9日15:00-18:00
電話: +8610 8561 7570
傳真: +8610 8563 2740
郵箱: creationgallery@sina.com
網站: www.creationgallery.com.cn
Gregory-Burns-(卜錦輝)
有些人説，油和醋是永遠融合不了的；然而，沙拉大廚的經驗會證明，他們錯了。有些人説，體育和藝術是截然相反的活動；然而，卜錦輝的創作證明，他們錯了，因為四十年來他已成功地將二者合二為一。從五歲開始，這位生於美國的國際藝術家和世界游泳紀錄保持者就開始接受體育與藝術的雙重訓練。在三十年的體育藝術雙料生涯中，卜錦輝在三屆殘奧會上五次打破世界紀錄，並在世界各地的畫廊和博物館舉辦自己的畫展。他的信念是，“只有身體強健精神飽滿的畫家，才能在畫布上描繪出力量和意義。”健康有序的生活方式使得這位畫家兼運動員獲益匪淺。
在最新的作品系列“奧運會與殘奧會的英雄們”中，卜錦輝將自己對繪畫和體育的理解融為一體。他以撐桿跳的意志和力量接近畫布，揮灑自如地用色彩表達脈動，以運動員的姿態衝擊藝術的高峰。
在1992年巴塞羅那、1996年亞特蘭大、2000年雪梨殘奧會的泳池中，卜錦輝獲得無數塊金牌銀牌。而今，帶著同樣的修養同樣的熱情，卜錦輝將巨大的能量灌注到藝術創作當中。他的作品在亞洲和美國各地展出。2008年，卜錦輝將在北京可創銘佳藝苑舉辦畫展，並借此向參加奧運會和殘奧會的運動員們致意。“我錯過了雅典奧運會，為此我感到很遺憾。所以現在能夠有機會以畫家的視角參與到北京奧運會中來，我非常興奮。”卜錦輝這樣吐露他的心聲。這一系列作品的獨特之處和動人之處，就在於它們融合了對藝術和體育的雙重熱愛。經歷了對發令槍的期待和勝者的榮耀之後，卜錦輝對這些心情早已不再陌生。如今作為世界級運動員和藝術家，卜錦輝正站在眾人仰望的指揮臺上，用曾為他贏得獎牌的熱情，繪寫生命。
儘管一歲時被小兒麻痹症奪去了雙腿，卜錦輝仍將生命奉獻給藝術和體育事業。雖然雙腿都喪失了知覺，只能以拐杖和支撐物行走，卜錦輝卻可以用胳膊和手書寫自己的人生。行走和運動為他帶來了新的能量，他將這些能量和熱情調和在一起進行繪畫。那些大膽的筆觸、多彩的形象和半抽象混合媒介的運用，無不彰顯著人類精神中的力量元素。
畫展“奧運會與殘奧會的英雄們”的開幕式將於2008年8月9日（週六），在可創銘佳藝苑舉行。屆時，畫家本人亦將出席。展期至2008年8月17日。
“Olympic & Paralympic Heroes”
Solo Painting exhibition by international artist Gregory Burns
Creation Gallery, Beijing
August 9 to 17, 2008
Ritan Dong Rd.( East Road Ritan ),Chaoyang Dist.,Beijing 100020,PRC
Some say that oil and vinegar don’t mix; but tell that to a master salad chef. Some say that athletics and art are opposite activities; but tell that to Gregory Burns who has combined these two passions for forty years. Since the age of five, the American born international artist and world record holding swimmer, trained in both sports and painting. During his 30 year swimming and painting careers he has set five world records in three Paralympic Games and has exhibited his paintings in galleries and museums around the world. Burns believes that, “With a strong body and spirit, an artist can infuse the canvas with power and meaning”. Maintaining a disciplined and healthy lifestyle adds depth to the artist and athlete.
With his most recent series of paintings, “Olympic & Paralympic Heroes”, Burns synthesizes his understanding of painting and sports. Launching into the canvas with the same strength and determination as the pole-vaulter, with bold gestures and colors Burns expresses the pulsating energy of an athlete charging forward or taking aim at the target.
During the Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, Burns captured numerous Gold and Silver medals in the swimming pool. Mustering up the same discipline and passion that once drove him in competitions, Burns now pours his energy into his art and exhibits his paintings throughout Asia and America. During the 2008 Games at the Creation Gallery in Beijing, Burns will be exhibiting his paintings saluting his fellow Olympic and Paralympic athletes. “I missed not making the Athens Games so I am very excited to be involved in the Beijing Games from an artistic point of view,” Burns confides. Combining his love of art with sport is what makes this series unique and moving. Having experienced the anticipation of the starting gun and the glory of achieving victory, Burns has felt it all. As a world class athlete and artist, Burns stands on the podium for all of us and paints with the passion that has earned him gold and silver around the world.
Burns, who was stricken with polio at the age of one, has devoted his life to art and sports. Ambulating with crutches and braces having been paralyzed in both legs, Burns’ arms and hands have defined his life. The strength he develops through walking and sports he then channels into his paintings combining passion and power. His bold and colorful semi-abstract mixed media paintings express the power of the human spirit.
The opening reception at Creation Gallery for, “Olympic & Paralympic Heroes” will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 and the artist will be in attendance. The show runs through August 17, 2008. For more information about the artist, please view gallery website at www.creationgallery.com.cn or artist website at: www.gregoryburns.com.
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