展覽主題：《奧運(yùn)會(huì)與殘奧會(huì)的英雄們》國(guó)際藝術(shù)家卜錦輝個(gè)人作品展
　　展覽地點(diǎn)：可創(chuàng)銘佳藝苑
　　詳細(xì)地址：北京市朝陽區(qū)日壇東路北口 （日壇公園東北角外）郵編：100020
　　　　　　　（東大橋十字路口向南 第一個(gè)釘子路口向西200米）
　　展覽日期：2008年8月9日至8月17日
　　開幕式：2008年8月9日15:00-18:00
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Gregory-Burns-(卜錦輝)

　　有些人說，油和醋是永遠(yuǎn)融合不了的；然而，沙拉大廚的經(jīng)驗(yàn)會(huì)證明，他們錯(cuò)了。有些人說，體育和藝術(shù)是截然相反的活動(dòng)；然而，卜錦輝的創(chuàng)作證明，他們錯(cuò)了，因?yàn)樗氖陙硭殉晒Φ貙⒍吆隙橐弧奈鍤q開始，這位生于美國(guó)的國(guó)際藝術(shù)家和世界游泳紀(jì)錄保持者就開始接受體育與藝術(shù)的雙重訓(xùn)練。在三十年的體育藝術(shù)雙料生涯中，卜錦輝在三屆殘奧會(huì)上五次打破世界紀(jì)錄，并在世界各地的畫廊和博物館舉辦自己的畫展。他的信念是，“只有身體強(qiáng)健精神飽滿的畫家，才能在畫布上描繪出力量和意義。”健康有序的生活方式使得這位畫家兼運(yùn)動(dòng)員獲益匪淺。

　　在最新的作品系列“奧運(yùn)會(huì)與殘奧會(huì)的英雄們”中，卜錦輝將自己對(duì)繪畫和體育的理解融為一體。他以撐桿跳的意志和力量接近畫布，揮灑自如地用色彩表達(dá)脈動(dòng)，以運(yùn)動(dòng)員的姿態(tài)沖擊藝術(shù)的高峰。

　　在1992年巴塞羅那、1996年亞特蘭大、2000年悉尼殘奧會(huì)的泳池中，卜錦輝獲得無數(shù)塊金牌銀牌。而今，帶著同樣的修養(yǎng)同樣的熱情，卜錦輝將巨大的能量灌注到藝術(shù)創(chuàng)作當(dāng)中。他的作品在亞洲和美國(guó)各地展出。2008年，卜錦輝將在北京可創(chuàng)銘佳藝苑舉辦畫展，并借此向參加奧運(yùn)會(huì)和殘奧會(huì)的運(yùn)動(dòng)員們致意。“我錯(cuò)過了雅典奧運(yùn)會(huì)，為此我感到很遺憾。所以現(xiàn)在能夠有機(jī)會(huì)以畫家的視角參與到北京奧運(yùn)會(huì)中來，我非常興奮。”卜錦輝這樣吐露他的心聲。這一系列作品的獨(dú)特之處和動(dòng)人之處，就在于它們?nèi)诤狭藢?duì)藝術(shù)和體育的雙重?zé)釔邸＝?jīng)歷了對(duì)發(fā)令槍的期待和勝者的榮耀之后，卜錦輝對(duì)這些心情早已不再陌生。如今作為世界級(jí)運(yùn)動(dòng)員和藝術(shù)家，卜錦輝正站在眾人仰望的指揮臺(tái)上，用曾為他贏得獎(jiǎng)牌的熱情，繪寫生命。

　　盡管一歲時(shí)被小兒麻痹癥奪去了雙腿，卜錦輝仍將生命奉獻(xiàn)給藝術(shù)和體育事業(yè)。雖然雙腿都喪失了知覺，只能以拐杖和支撐物行走，卜錦輝卻可以用胳膊和手書寫自己的人生。行走和運(yùn)動(dòng)為他帶來了新的能量，他將這些能量和熱情調(diào)和在一起進(jìn)行繪畫。那些大膽的筆觸、多彩的形象和半抽象混合媒介的運(yùn)用，無不彰顯著人類精神中的力量元素。

　　畫展“奧運(yùn)會(huì)與殘奧會(huì)的英雄們”的開幕式將于2008年8月9日（周六），在可創(chuàng)銘佳藝苑舉行。屆時(shí)，畫家本人亦將出席。展期至2008年8月17日。

　　“Olympic & Paralympic Heroes”
　　Solo Painting exhibition by international artist Gregory Burns
　　Creation Gallery, Beijing
　　August 9 to 17, 2008
　　Ritan Dong Rd.( East Road Ritan ),Chaoyang Dist.,Beijing 100020,PRC

　　Some say that oil and vinegar don’t mix; but tell that to a master salad chef. Some say that athletics and art are opposite activities; but tell that to Gregory Burns who has combined these two passions for forty years. Since the age of five, the American born international artist and world record holding swimmer, trained in both sports and painting. During his 30 year swimming and painting careers he has set five world records in three Paralympic Games and has exhibited his paintings in galleries and museums around the world. Burns believes that, “With a strong body and spirit, an artist can infuse the canvas with power and meaning”. Maintaining a disciplined and healthy lifestyle adds depth to the artist and athlete.

　　With his most recent series of paintings, “Olympic & Paralympic Heroes”, Burns synthesizes his understanding of painting and sports. Launching into the canvas with the same strength and determination as the pole-vaulter, with bold gestures and colors Burns expresses the pulsating energy of an athlete charging forward or taking aim at the target.

　　During the Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, Burns captured numerous Gold and Silver medals in the swimming pool. Mustering up the same discipline and passion that once drove him in competitions, Burns now pours his energy into his art and exhibits his paintings throughout Asia and America. During the 2008 Games at the Creation Gallery in Beijing, Burns will be exhibiting his paintings saluting his fellow Olympic and Paralympic athletes. “I missed not making the Athens Games so I am very excited to be involved in the Beijing Games from an artistic point of view,” Burns confides. Combining his love of art with sport is what makes this series unique and moving. Having experienced the anticipation of the starting gun and the glory of achieving victory, Burns has felt it all. As a world class athlete and artist, Burns stands on the podium for all of us and paints with the passion that has earned him gold and silver around the world.

　　Burns, who was stricken with polio at the age of one, has devoted his life to art and sports. Ambulating with crutches and braces having been paralyzed in both legs, Burns’ arms and hands have defined his life. The strength he develops through walking and sports he then channels into his paintings combining passion and power. His bold and colorful semi-abstract mixed media paintings express the power of the human spirit.

　　The opening reception at Creation Gallery for, “Olympic & Paralympic Heroes” will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 and the artist will be in attendance. The show runs through August 17, 2008. For more information about the artist, please view gallery website at www.creationgallery.com.cn or artist website at: www.gregoryburns.com.