Sophia Grace Gallery Invites You to an Evening of Art, Story, and Collecting
Opening Ceremony:
May 17, 2025 (Sat) 5:30-7:30 pm (VIP viewing at 5:00 pm*)
Maps of No Return: He Gong Solo Exhibition
Sophia Grace Gallery proudly presents Maps of No Return, a rare Pacific Northwest solo exhibition by renowned intercultural artist He Gong. Blending Eastern and Western visual traditions, He Gong’s works grapple with themes of memory, migration, and resilience.
From the layered dreamscapes of Night Travels to the poignant stillness of Crossing the Hudson River, his canvases invite intellectual and emotional engagement, resonating deeply with our region’s commitment to cultural exchange and global dialogue.
This is not just an exhibition—it’s a call to reflect, collect, and connect.
On view at Sophia Grace Gallery. Limited works available for collectors.
🍭Ferndale, WA, USA | 🗒️ Opening reception this month
He Gong, Blue Pool, Acrylic with stencil technique, 16″ x 20,”
He Gong, Crossing the Hudson River, Mixed-media on paper, 25″ x 31,” 2019
He Gong, The Distant Camel, Acrylic & oil on canvas 44″ x 48,” 2025
He Gong, Night Travels, Acrylic & oil on canvas, 44″ x 48,” 2025
You are warmly invited to the opening of Maps of No Return: He Gong Solo Exhibition at Sophia Grace Gallery—a new destination for contemporary art, poetics, and global vision in Whatcom County. Curated by Dr. Sophia Kidd, international Sinologist, publisher, and cultural entrepreneur, the gallery showcases artists who move the soul and challenge convention.
He Gong’s works are urgent, poetic, and layered with the weight of lived experience. This exhibition marks his Pacific Northwest debut—a rare opportunity to collect the work of a master storyteller in paint.
Step inside our gallery, located beside the elegant Leader Block Trattoria & Bar, and enjoy an immersive evening of art, fine wine, and conversation. Join our Collectors Club* to receive early access to works, curatorial insights, and exclusive invitations to future events.
Sophia Grace Gallery is more than a gallery—it’s a growing cultural salon. Be part of our circle.
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🍭Opening Night: May 17, 2025 (Sat) 5:30-7:30 pm (VIP viewing at 5:00 pm*)
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Curator, Dr. Sophia Kidd
Dr. Sophia Kidd is not only a celebrated scholar, curator, and art critic—she is the visionary behind the Sophia Grace Gallery. With deep roots in Chinese classical aesthetics and a global academic presence—from Sichuan to Germany—Dr. Kidd brings an unmatched intellectual and poetic sensibility to the curation of contemporary art. As author of Culture Paves the New Silk Roads (Springer, 2022) and the forthcoming China’s Art of Political Economy (Palgrave Macmillan), she offers collectors access to a rigorously informed and deeply humanistic lens on art. Her gallery is more than a space—it’s a portal into cultural dialogue and aesthetic depth. Collecting here means acquiring pieces selected by a mind at the intersection of East-West traditions, politics, and poetics. Every artwork tells a story. Every story adds value.