ABOUT US
Yuan Shen
Yuan Shen spent her childhood surrounded by artists and the vibrant, intellectual life of the studio. After attending the Central Academy of Fine Art, Beijing, she then furthered her studies at NYU in New York. She gained working experiences in New York at the Museum of Modern Art, Christie's and David Zwirner Gallery. Her background is a balance of education and practical experiences both in Beijing and NY. Yuan Shen is highly respected as an art advisor and consultant. Additionally, Yuan Shen aims to create an international dialogue by curating cross-cultural exhibitions between China and America.
Pat Caporaso
Pat Caporaso is an internationally recognized independent contemporary fine art consultant and advisor to collectors, dealers, corporations and museums. She is actively engaged in high value discreet art sales and services to high profile clients. Over the past thirty-five years, she has placed paintings, drawings, sculptures and installations by both established and emerging artists in some of the most prestigious collections and venues. Works by such artists as Picasso, Modigliani, Cezanne and Calder are only a few of many Pat has worked on placing.
Previously, Pat was with Leo Castelli (1976-1992) where she guided clients passionate about contemporary fine art. Pat is a highly respected expert on the work of John Chamberlain, Ellsworth Kelly, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Cindy Sherman, Bruce Nauman, Claes Oldenberg, Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist, Frank Stella, Richard Serra, Cy Twombly and Andy Warhol. During Pat's Castelli tenure, she was the first to sell photographs in the 1980's by such photographers as Cindy Sherman, Richard Prince, James Welling, Nan Goldin, Laurie Simmons, Robert Longo and many others from the "Pictures Generation."
Pat has curated 100's of shows internationally. She frequently lectures and has collaborated on numerous books regarding Castelli era artists and their significance in art history.
Jason Clay Lewis
Jason Clay Lewis is currently the Director of The Royal @ The Royal Society of American Art in Brooklyn, New York. His responsibilities include curating and promotion of all gallery exhibitions as well as the day to day running of the RSOAA studios. Originally coming to New York on a scholarship and apprenticeship at Universal Limited Art Editions. ULAE is recognized as the first fine art printing house maintaining European standards. At ULAE he worked with artists Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Jim Rosenquist, Elizabeth Murray, Kiki Smith and Terry Winters. This experience allowed him to work along side Jasper Johns as his personal studio assistant for several years. He has 20 years experience as an art professional working in and around the New York art scene and has been actively showing for the last several years both in New York and internationally.
The meaning of our logo:
The history of jade can be traced back to the beginning creation of Chinese civilization. For thousands of years jade has been the symbol of love, virtue, beauty, grace and purity as well as being a status symbol of China. Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC) believed that benevolence, rectitude, wisdom, courage, and integrity were the five virtues of jade that represented the Chinese people.
The outline of the Yuan logo is based on a Yuan Jiaqi small jade “Buddha Baby.” Known as a Fu Wa - Fu means “prosperous” and Wa means “baby.” A Fu Wa brings luck and fortune for the birth of a newborn. In Western culture, the term describes the idea of the “chosen one.” The character “y” in the red stamp is the first letter of “Yuan.” In Asian culture, “Yuan” means the “first” or the “beginning.” It also represents our dedication of being “the best” and starting from “the new.” Using the stamp logo imitates the composition and philosophy of a traditional Chinese painting. A red stamp mark is traditionally placed at the corner of a Chinese ink painting, as an integral part as well as the final step indicating the completion of the painting.
The Yuan logo represents our sincerity, confidence and authority to bring the very best art to the Western art world and to bring the most influential Western art to China. Yuan's mission is to bridge the Western and the Eastern art world through essential cultural and aesthetic treasures.
