Bill Jensen's 2010 exhibition at Cheim & Read blends Chinese art influences with American abstraction

Bill Jensen showcased his work at Cheim & Read's gallery in New York City from February 18 to March 27, 2010. The exhibition included a variety of pieces, such as ink-on-paper, egg-and-tempera, and oil-on-linen paintings. Influenced by Chinese philosophical writings, early American modernists, and abstract expressionists from the New York School, Jensen's ink-on-paper creations, particularly from the 'Passare da Bernardo' series, highlighted Chinese calligraphic techniques. His egg-and-tempera artworks were inspired by Western figures like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. Among the standout pieces were 'Passare da Bernardo XXXVI' (2009) and 'Time after Time' (1993-2009). David Hinton was commissioned to write the exhibition catalog essay, addressing cultural appropriation while ensuring artistic autonomy.