A Ge
A Ge | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1948 Liangshan, Sichuan, China |
| Other names | Deng Mingying (邓明英) |
| Occupation | Woodcut printmaker |
| Years active | Since 1964 |
| Known for | Woodcut printmaking, promoting Yi cultural heritage |
A Ge (; born 1948), also recognized as Deng Mingying (邓明英), is a distinguished Chinese woodcut printmaker originating from Liangshan in Sichuan province. She belongs to the Yi people ethnic minority group.
Life
In line with government initiatives supporting ethnic minorities, A Ge was selected at the age of twelve to enroll at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, where she was encouraged to produce artwork that highlights and advances Yi cultural heritage.
She completed her studies in 1964, graduating from the national minority program at the Sichuan branch of the China Artists Association. A Ge is married to Xu Kuang.
Career
Holding the title of Grade 1 National Artist, A Ge is affiliated with both the China Artists Association and the Chinese Engravers Association. She serves as chairman of the Sichuan Artists Association and vice chairman of the Sichuan Federation of Literary and Art Circles. Additionally, she is director of the Shenzhou Printmaking Museum and vice president of the Printmaking Institute at the Chinese National Academy of Painting. Her artworks are included in collections such as the British Museum in London.
Works
Notable publications include:
- 《阿鸽版画》 (Prints of A Ge)
- 《四川少数民族画家画库·阿鸽》 (Sichuan Minority Artists Gallery - A Ge, 1995)
- 《阿鸽作品集》 (Collection of A Ge's Artwork, published by Sichuan Art Publishers in 2010)