Xie Jihong - New Ashfield 'Artist in Residence'

Ashfield Council has the pleasure of welcoming Chinese Republic artist , Ms Xie Jihong from Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, China to reside at Thirning Villa as the Ashfield Artist in Residence.

Ms Jihong comes with a wealth of experience and is a Senior Master of Chinese Arts and Crafts, a member of the Artists Association of Jiangsu Province, a member of the Chinese Literati Painting Artists Association and Senior Painter of the China Jian Zhen Institute of Calligraphy and Painting. 

During her stay at Thirning Villa as artist in residence from 7 January 2013 to the end of March 2013, Ms Jihong will offer painting demonstrations and workshops to the community. 

There will also be an exhibition of her work in the latter phase of her residency.

For more information please phone 9716 1866 or email anthiah@ashfield.nsw.gov.au or visit the Council website www.ashfield.nsw.gov.au