Exiled artist couple Geoffrey Jin and Gloria Wang will jointly host the “Democracy & Tiananmen Square Themed Art Exhibition” at the “Tiananmen Memorial Hall” in Los Angeles this Saturday and Sunday (November 29-30) to meet with the audience. The exhibition looks back on historical memories from an artistic perspective, documenting the “democratic incident” in China, expressing the power of humanity and people’s yearning for freedom through artworks. The memorial hall welcomes people from all walks of life to visit.
This artist couple was forced to leave their homeland due to democratic ideals. After exile overseas, art became their most important language – serving as a carrier of memory and a way to rebuild the order of life. Through collaborative creation, they integrate personal experiences, shared traumas, and persistence for freedom into each painting.
The core theme of the exhibition is “how memories are preserved and continued in the lives of the displaced.” The exhibited works not only depict historical events but also present the unique emotional layers of exiles – sympathy for the homeland’s citizens, insistence on truth, and a profound desire for democratic values.
As an important historical and educational site in North America, the “Tiananmen Memorial Hall” in Los Angeles has long been dedicated to preserving event records and promoting public dialogue. Hosting this exhibition aims to provide people with a more gentle and profound way of reflection through art, allowing audiences of different backgrounds to find their own understanding and connections before the works.
On Saturday, there will be several scholars, community leaders, and human rights advocates attending the opening ceremony. The two artists will be present to share their creative ideas. They believe that art can transcend language and culture, making the memory of Tiananmen Square not just a historical event but a continuing influence on current and future thinking.
The two-day exhibition will be open to the public for free. The gallery welcomes community residents, students, and media to come and understand the stories behind the artworks, rethink the value of freedom, dignity, and memory.