I am the artist in residence at the City of Richmond’s Branscombe House Artist Residency Program 2026. During this time, I will continue exploring traditional Chinese woodblock printmaking and its contemporary praxis, while also developing a new series inspired by local themes and nature. Additionally, I have scheduled the following workshops and events as part of my residency at Branscombe House. Please check the upcoming posts here or join my email list for event notifications.
WORKSHOPS
Chinese Woodblock Workshop -Tuesday, May 12, 1-5pm
Plein Air Workshop – Friday, May 29, 9am-1pm
Chinese Woodblock Workshop – Saturday, September 12, 9am-1pm
Plein Air Workshop – Saturday, October 10, 9am-1pm
Chinese Woodblock Workshop – Sunday, October 25, 9am-1pm
EVENTS
Doors Open Richmond – Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 10pm-4pm
Open Studio – Sunday, August 30, 1-5pm
Culture Days – Chinese Woodblock Printing Activity Saturday, September 26, 1-5pm
Open Studio – Saturday, November 14, 1- 5pm
EXHIBITIONS
Mid-Exhibition – Monday, June 22, to Sunday, June 28
Final-Exhibition – Monday, November 30 to Sunday, December 6
Artist Talk – Saturday, December 5, 2 pm
Exhibition Days: Open 1-5 pm Monday to Friday by appointment; 1-6 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Residency Blog
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Plein Air Workshop – May 29, 2026
In this workshop, I provided easels and canvases for the participants, but everyone was required to bring their own acrylic paints. I discovered that people’s preferences for colour sets vary significantly. Some choices are based on personal experiences, while others are influenced by past instructors. We had a lively discussion about which colours to purchase.…
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Chinese Water-based Woodblock Workshop – May 12, 2026
The workshop preparation took longer than I expected, but it was a rewarding experience. Finding materials locally really helped streamline the process. I used 1/4” birch plywood sheets for easier carving, instead of maple. The carving knives I found came from different stores, so their quality varies—it’s all part of the discovery! I also made…
