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THE FOUNDER

JENNIE HU

Jennie came to New Zealand in 2003 with a big vision: to create a space for artists and creatives to share ideas, respect differences and invite dialogue. Inspired by a trip to Japan where she visited the Mi Ho Museum Project, she wanted to enable the arts communities to come together and create. Jennie is part of a small group of art patrons in New Zealand who are deeply committed to developing new initiatives and see them grow. Jennie has actively invested in the works of Billy Apple. Vincent Ward, Wang Dong Ling, and supported numerous young artists during their residencies at HUs in Auckland and VUE in Shanghai. She is the founder of Vincent Ward Projects Ltd.(2010-2018), Public Art Foundation, Young Artist Foundation, Artist Residence in NZ (HUS) and in Shanghai (VUE). She is a member of the Campaign Board of University of Auckland (2017-2020), The Advisory Board of the New Zealand China Council (2017-2020) and the Founder and Director of Findr Lab Production (China).

PROJECTS

2019

Richard Adams on violin and Nigel Gavin on the 7 string guitar have been playing together for decades. Seen here playing with acclaimed musician Shen Pigi on the Guqin. This impromptu harmony between unknown artists with no preparation was an unscripted musical delight. Proves music has no accent or boundary. VIEW MORE

July:
Chinese artists stayed and exchanged at HUS Artist Residence. VIEW MORE

October | November:
Billy Apple stayed and created works at VUE Artist Residence in Shanghai. It was Billy Apple’s FIRST to Shanghai and China. READ MORE

December:
Artists from Elam Art School participated at Graduate Art Fair in Guangzhou.

2018

July:
Hosted 10 Nationally Awarded Chinese Young Artists at HUS Artist Residence.
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December:
Elam Art School participated at Graduate Art Fair in Guangzhou, Joshua Harris Awarded top 5 best works. VIEW WORKS

December:
Organised young artist, Saloma and Dean,Peter Shand from Elam Art School to attend Inter-Youth Exhibition in China Academy of Academy of Art.

FIRST: Introduced American NZ artist Max Gillbert and his works in China.

FIRST: Introduce Collin McCahon and his artistic value in China.

2017

Organised Wang Dong Ling’s solo exhibition in Gus Fisher Gallery.

Organised and financially funded the live calligraphy show in Auckland Art Gallery with the University of Auckland and Bank of China. VIEW MORE

Arranged the collaboration between Wang Dong Ling and Vincent Ward for V’s “xxxxx ” video series.

Set up HUS International Artist Residence in Auckland. READ MORE

December:
Co-organised the artist’s works from Elam Art School to participate at the Graduate Art Fair in Guangzhou

2016

Donated NZD $100,000 to the Public Art Forum.

Financially supported 2nd Edition International Public Art Forum and competition in Auckland.

Financially supported and organised Reagon Lee Solo exhibition East/West in Gus Fisher Gallery.

2016 Exhibition: East West. READ MORE

2015

Set up Public Art Foundation with John McCormack, and The University of Shanghai. 2015. 2nd Edition of International Public Art Forum and Awards. READ MORE

2014

Vincent Ward continues tours and lectures at Shanghai Univeristy, Shanghai academy of drama and the China Academy of Art. READ MORE

2013

Organised and funded the lecture tour for Vincent Ward at Shanghai University, Shanghai academy of drama, China Academy of Art.

Vincent Ward was invited as Guest Lecturer at China Academy of Art.

2012

Referred Vincent Ward to be invited as a judge for the Shanghai International Film Festival.

2011

October:
Vincent Ward’s “Lost Destiny” at Union Church in Shanghai Biennale.