Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery in partnership with Multicultural Arts Victoria presents

Pilgrimage

John Mi: Photographer

Exhibition Dates: 1 February to 11 March 2011
Opening Event: Monday 1st February from 6:30pm
Venue: Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery, 141 Queen St, Melbourne
Gallery hours: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm

"My work endeavours to highlight the beauty of the ordinary" John Mi, Photographer

On Monday 1st February 2011, the flourishing partnership between Multicultural Arts Victoria and the Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery will unveil its latest exhibition, titled Pilgrimage.

'Pilgrimage' is the follow up to the 1992 exhibition by John Mi, titled 'Tibetan Reflection'.

It offers new insights into the Tibetan culture, symbols and natural landscape and further reflects the artist's deep connection to this unique land of high altitude.

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John Mi

Although born in China and an architect by profession, John's continual need to experience new cultures and people led him to relocate to Australia in 1989 where he studied Interior Design at RMIT.

This transition from Eastern to Western ways of life has inspired him to express his thoughts and feelings through photography.

John's compositions capture the feeling of serenity that can be gained through spiritual belief.

"The people in Tibet lead lives that eternally revolve around their pillars of life, whether that pillar is a mountain, a lake, a monastery, a wall or even a sage. From the Sangha with deep red Kasaya, to the worshippers who devoutly perform the full prostration, to the civilians who spin the prayer wheel to spread spiritual blessings - they have been on their journey of pilgrimage for centuries." John Mi.

John's images have been shown in successful exhibitions in Australia, Russia and China and reflect the strength of his artistic inspiration.

Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery

This is the fifth exhibition presented in partnership by Multicultural Arts Victoria and Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery.

This ongoing partnership aims to build social cohesion and harmony by celebrating the rich cultural and artistic traditions of Victoria's many ethnic communities.

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