Jie Wei Zhou (American, born China), Life in Denver’s Chinatown, Early 20th Century, 2026. Oil paint on linen; 48 × 70 in. unframed. A Gift to the Denver Art Museum by Philip Frederick Anschutz, © Jie Wei Zhou.
From Study to Canvas: Jie Wei Zhou’s Artistic Practice
Join artist Jie Wei Zhou and Assistant Curator of the Kirkland, Becca Goodrum, for an evening of exploring Zhou’s artistic process. Enjoy a relaxed reception as Zhou shares how he builds atmosphere through techniques that give his work its vivid sense of life. Guests will have the chance to view one of his planning studies connected to Life in Denver’s Chinatown, Early 20th Century, offering a glimpse into how research and imagination shape his approach. You’ll also be able to see the completed painting, now part of the museum’s collection, and experience how Zhou’s vision comes together on the final canvas.
Museum Friends will have time to ask questions and learn how Zhou brings depth and emotion to scenes drawn from history. This intimate gathering invites you to meet the artist, explore his methods up close, and experience the early steps behind one of his most compelling works.
