Zshu-Zshu Mark's Journey from Watercolor to Abstraction
Zshu-Zshu Mark, an accomplished self-taught artist, has expanded her artistic repertoire over nearly three decades of teaching and creating. She studied at various institutions, including the Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design and Langara College. Initially recognized for her vibrant watercolor landscapes, Mark’s work has garnered international attention, with exhibitions at notable venues such as the Frye Art Museum in Seattle and the Royal Institute of Painters in London. Recently, she has shifted to oil and acrylic paintings, emphasizing simplicity and color. Her works are represented in collections throughout Canada, the USA, Europe, and Asia.
Key facts
- Zshu-Zshu Mark is a self-taught painter.
- She graduated from Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design, Langara College, and Schaeffer School of Design.
- Her early watercolors earned commissions, teaching positions, and exhibitions in Canada, Frye Art Museum (Seattle), and Royal Institute of Painters (London).
- A Japanese collector purchased nine watercolors at once.
- She transitioned to oils and acrylics for greater materiality and expressive depth.
- She has taught for 29 years at institutions including University of British Columbia, Capilano University, Langara College, Academy of Art, Calgary Board of Education, and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
- She led travel workshops in Corsica, Tuscany, Umbria, Spain, and Canadian islands.
- Her works are in collections in Canada, USA, England, France, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
Entities
Artists
- Zshu-Zshu Mark
Institutions
- Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design
- Langara College
- Schaeffer School of Design
- Frye Art Museum
- Royal Institute of Painters
- University of British Columbia
- Capilano University
- Academy of Art
- Calgary Board of Education
- Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Locations
- Canada
- Seattle
- London
- Corsica
- France
- Tuscany
- Italy
- Umbria
- Spain
- Savary Island
- Bowen Island
- Hornby Island
- USA
- England
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand