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| New Landscapes |
| Rich Klopfer and Liang Wei - Landscapes of the West |
| Rich Klopfer |
| November 12, 2008
- December 6, 2008 |
| 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. |
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The Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery is pleased to offer for it's last exhibit in Kirkland before moving to a new location in Bellevue, the new works by Northwest painters, Rich Klopfer and Liang Wei.
Rich Klopfer was born in Los Angeles and studied painting with his father, a professional painter and sculptor for more than 50 years. He now lives in the fertile Willamette Valley of Oregon were much of his subject matter is derived from.
For many years Rich Klopfer has shown Fauvist Landscapes with painting partner Trim Bissell. Their exploration of fauvist technique and constant evaluation of each other's work was instrumental in Klopfer's development as a painter.
With Bissell's passing four years ago, Rich Klopfer continues to explore and paint feverishly with fond memories of his longtime friend, historic activist Trim Bissell.
Moody, thoughtful and alluring are a few words that are frequently used to describe the paintings of Liang Wei. Born in China, Liang Wei was trained as a traditional portrait artist and landscape painter before moving to the Northwest more than 20 years ago.
Highly educated and well respected in his career as a painter there, he was able to respond to the influences of the Western World and American painters upon his move to the US.
Influenced by Edward Hopper, Grant Wood and Northwest Contemporary Susan Bennerstrom, Liang Wei's landscapes reflect a style that is moody, provocative and thought provoking all combined with an excellent foundation in composition, design and technique.
While exploring landscape painting primarily over the past twenty years, Liang Wei still manages to do commissioned portraits in traditional settings for corporate executives and various private individuals throughout the northwest.
Liang Wei has recently been exhibited in both Shenzhen China and in Beijing with a fabulous reception to his new work. His new book "Paintings by Liang Wei - My 20 year Romance with the American landscape" will be on sale and available for signing.
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| Rich Klopfer |
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Fence |
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| 20 x 25 Inches Acrylic on Board |
| $ 950 US |
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| Rich Klopfer |
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Palm Tree |
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| 20 x 16 Inches Acrylic on Board |
| $ 750 US |
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| Rich Klopfer |
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Harvest |
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| 16 x 20 Inches Acrylic on Board |
| $ 750 US |
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| Rich Klopfer |
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Sunburst |
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| 20 x 16 Inches Acrylic on Board |
| $ 750 US |
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| Rich Klopfer |
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Fieldworker |
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| 16 x 20 Inches Acrylic on Board |
| Sold |
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| Rich Klopfer |
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Yosemite |
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| 20 x 16 Inches Acrylic on Board |
| Sold |
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| Rich Klopfer |
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Houses |
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| 20 x 24 Inches Acrylic on Board |
| Sold |
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