GODWIN KOU
Atlanta, Georgia

Artist Statement 

Chinese watercolor (Chinese brush painting) is an ancient art that was developed in China thousands of years ago. The painting presents a particularly interesting challenge due to its unique elements: the ink, Chinese colors, rice paper and brush. Each brush stroke is a defining move that cannot be improved or corrected. The artist paints with rapid, instinctual strokes transporting mental image to the rice paper or silk.

Godwin Kou is a well-known Atlanta-based Chinese artist. He was born in Guangzhou, China. He started studying calligraphy and Chinese Painting at an early age.

In 1985 his artworks were first shown in an exhibition held by the Museum of Luis de Camoes in Macao.

In 1986, Godwin moved to the Unites States. He became one of the members of the Community Committee of the Atlanta High Museum of Art for two years as well as one of the founders of the Chinese-American Art Association of Atlanta. In 1989, his art was selected as part of an exhibition entitled “Today’s Famous Chinese Artists” to represent Taiwan on a tour throughout the United States, Canada, and South Africa. In 2004, his artworks were exhibited in the Taichong Culture and Art Center in Taiwan.

In 2005 and 2006, The International Association of Chinese Art and Culture in China selected him as the “Outstanding Chinese Artist.” In 2007, The International Association of Chinese Art and Chinese Art Society in China selected his inscription and calligraphy for the 2008 Olympics.

In recent years, several universities, companies, and other various organizations have invited him to teach and give demonstrations on both Chinese brush painting and calligraphy. Included in the list are: Emory University, Georgia Power, the Atlanta Chinese Culture Center and the Atlanta Chinese Lions Club.

Contact Information:

Studio Phone: 770-667-9307
Email: godwinkou@aol.com