I can’t help it. What I want is for you to smile and be happy.” 2020 is a year most of us will never forget. What do you miss? Who do you love? Q, a new collection of works by Martin Hsu is dedicated to our families and friends in these uncertain times. Mighty little women are symbols of hope and happiness in full bloom, wearing silk organza peony dresses inspired by Taiwanese floral textile and Alexander McQueen. Mermaids, fairies, animals and sprites are kindred spirits that keep us safe from harm when the world feels dark and precarious. Cherry Blossom wishes are beautiful blessings that remind us to keep faith and find peace within. Created entirely in quarantine, Martin hopes these exquisite and whimsical new works bring you and loved ones joy, happiness, and some peace of mind in 2021 and on. Stay safe and be well.
展出藝術家 | Artists 徐鈺樺 Martin Hsu 1978年於台灣出生的徐鈺樺 (Martin Hsu) 現定居舊金山,過去十幾年來全心投入深具個人特色的藝術創作,可以說是現在美國西岸最為活躍的亞洲藝術家之一。自大學攻讀動畫學位畢業後, Martin 曾為迪士尼電視動畫和 Nickelodeon 擔任專業角色設計師。除此之外他還曾擔任各式兒童出版品及博物館展覽活動的插畫家。目前也正逐步擴展自己的藝術生涯規畫,在全美各式藝廊活動中嶄露頭角,一些主流展覽中都可見到他的作品,包括三麗鷗的 50 週年紀念展、Hello Kitty 35 週年紀念展及40 週年紀念展、迪士尼的 WonderGround 畫廊等。 Marin Hsu is an Asian American artist living and working in San Francisco, CA. He fell in love with drawing at his grandparents' house while growing up in Taiwan. In 1991, Martin moved to the U.S. with his parents due to health reasons that completely changed his life. Martin graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from California State University in Fullerton, and worked professionally as a character designer for Nickelodeon and Disney TV Animation.