Weilun Ha is a Vietnam-born Chinese New Zealander. He holds a Master’s of Architecture degree from the University of Auckland. His practice is based around his keen interest in eco-friendly issues and contemporary identity in Chinese ink paintings which is continually evolving and not easily reducible to definite categories.
Ha explores the ideas of personal stories in symbolic objects; diversity in cultural motifs; and gestures of fragility in life philosophies. The works complex interaction with Chinese porcelain patterns weaves historical references and significant moments behind his objects. The paintings embrace the richness of different cultures and create an intensity that is covered with interpretation and stories.
Biography
Education
2012
Master’s in Architecture, University of Auckland
Solo Exhibitions (selected)
2012
X-scape, Depot, Devonport, Auckland
2013
Gods of the Forest, Lopdell house gallery, Auckland
2017
Artform mural, British lobby, Shortland Street
White Night, Greenwoods Corner Exhibition
Wallace Gallery, Auckland
Mulan Gallery, Parnell, Auckland
2018
Weilun Ha at Malcolm Smith Gallery, Auckland
Boxing On, Solander Gallery, Wellington
2019
Fragile Hearts, Solander Gallery, Wellington
2020
Hotpot, Solander Gallery, Wellington
Group Exhibitions (selected)
2013
Live show, Nook gallery, Auckland
2014
Collaborative exhibition, Foguangshan Temple
2015
Auckland art week live painting, Pah homestead, Auckland
Live painting, Wallace Gallery, Morrinsville
2017
UOB ink art awards, Hong Kong
When my family talk about the past, Tacit Gallery, Hamilton
2020
Hotpot, Solander Gallery, Wellington
Awards (selected)
2014
Estuary Arts Award Winner
2015
Winner of people’s choice awards, Wallace Art Awards
2016
Winner of Wallace Art Award (Vermont Residency), Wallace Art Awards
2017
Montreal 3-Month Residency and Exhibition, Vermont, New York
UOB ink art awards finalist, Hong Kong
2018
Finalist, Wallace Art Awards
2019
Finalist, Wallace Art Awards,
Finalist, Contemporary Art Awards
Finalist, Beijing Biennale
Merit Award, Parkins Drawing Awards
