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SUMMARY: The Liu Lobby Gallery: The Story of the Seeds
DESCRIPTION: Explore "The Story of the Seeds" exhibit by Lei Chen\, blendin
 g nature and human connections\, free from Oct 5 to Nov 3\, 2023\, at the L
 iu Institute\, UBC
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 eight="727" /></p><p>The Liu Lobby Gallery proudly presents a month-long ex
 hibition by Lei Chen\, a PhD student in the Art Education department.</p><p
 ><strong>Exhibit: Oct 5 - Nov 3\, 2023</strong></p><p><strong>Opening Recep
 tion:</strong> Join us on October 5\,2023 at 6:00pm for a special evening w
 here you can meet the artist\, discuss the creative process\, and enjoy lig
 ht refreshments.</p><p>[buttons][button link_text="RSVP Here" link_url="htt
 ps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stories-of-the-seeds-tickets-722997975407?aff=oddt
 dtcreator"][/buttons]</p><p><strong>About the Exhibit:</strong></p><p>'The 
 Story of Seeds\,' explores the human-nature connection through two parts. O
 ld tables and chairs are transformed into flowerpots\, symbolizing the impo
 rtance of valuing trees. Lei Chen's work traces the journey from seeds to t
 rees\, furniture\, and back to seeds\, creating a circular narrative.</p><p
 >Additionally\, Lei encourages her audience to repurpose old shoes as plant
 ers for seeds\, showcasing ways in which humans and nature can live in harm
 ony.</p><p><strong>Biography</strong></p><p>Lei Chen\, a Ph.D. student at t
 he Faculty of Education\, University of British Columbia\, brings nearly tw
 o decades of experience in art and art education. She integrates traditiona
 l Chinese philosophies with contemporary Western techniques to bridge the g
 ap between nature\, society\, and culture.</p><p>Lei is also passionate abo
 ut merging Chinese and Western pedagogies\, viewing education as a means to
  refine and uplift the human spirit. The exhibition is open to the public d
 uring regular building hours\, from 9 am to 5 pm\, and is located in the Lo
 bby on the first floor.</p><p><strong>The exhibit is free and open to the p
 ublic during regular building hours\, 9am-5pm\, and it's located in the Lob
 by on the first floor.  </strong></p><p><strong>Curated by Fabiola Vizcardo
 .</strong></p>
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LOCATION:Lobby Gallery\, Liu Institute for Global Issues
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