CHALLENGE
Every successful artwork is the fruit of hard work. Intuition alone is not enough to create a painting that inspires people. You need to do your research, thinking and practice, differentiating yourself... and more.
- Ma Peng has found his personal expression of Canadian wildlife, local colors and contemporary spirits in his brush paintings, through his
bold compositions and calligraphic lines and rhythm.
- I am impressed by Ma Peng's passion, devotion, and ambition for Chinese brush painting. He will continue to explore his cultural heritage in relation to contemporary art and life for years to come.
Dr. Wen-chien Cheng
Louise Hawley Stone Chair of East Asian Art
Royal Ontario Museum
Canada