Artist Hao Wang inspired by NOTL landscapes at Vineridge Academy exhibition

Visiting artist Hao Wang presented paintings and sculptures at Vineridge Academy in Virgil, Ontario, on September 20, showcasing work created during a residency inspired by the landscapes of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The exhibition included large canvases of local scenery and abstract scenes, as well as charred wood sculptures made with a chainsaw. Wang, who is from China and does not speak English, communicated through student translator Cyrus Au-Yeung, expressing how the town's atmosphere and colors influenced his art. The residency program, launched last year by principal Michael Miao, houses international artists on campus and retains some works for the school's collection.