About Linling

Linling Lu was born in 1983 in Guizhou Province, China. In 2005 she received a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Beijing Forestry University. Lu came to the United States in 2006 to attend Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD, and received a BFA in painting with honor in 2008. She was awarded an MFA scholarship at the Hoffberger School of Painting, MICA, which she completed in May of 2011.

Lu’s work has been selected to exhibitions in the US,… more

Lilac

This group of paintings was exhibited at Delaware Art Museum, Centennial Exhibition, 2012. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series, No.18, No.19, No.20, No.21, No.22. Lilac (installation): 89" W x 46" H, Acrylic on linen, 2012
  • Lilac (installation)
    Lilac (installation)
    This group of paintings was exhibited at Delaware Art Museum, Centennial Exhibition, 2012. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series, No.18, No.19, No.20, No.21, No.22. Lilac (installation): 89" W x 46" H, Acrylic on linen, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.18
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.18
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.18, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2011
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.19
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.19
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.19, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2011
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.20
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.20
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.20, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2011
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.21
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.21
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.21, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2011
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.22
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.22
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.22, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2011
  • Installation View
    Installation View
    Installation shot at Hemphill Fine Arts, Washington DC, 2012

Lunar Peonia

This group of paintings was exhibition at Hemphill Fine Arts, Linling Lu - LILAC Solo Exhibition, Washington DC, 2012. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.23, No.24, No.25, No.26, No.27. Lunar Peonia (installation): 89" W x 46" H, Acrylic on linen, 2012
  • Installation View
    Installation View
    Installation shot at Hemphill Fine Arts, Washington DC, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.26
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.26
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.26, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.24
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.24
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.24, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.27
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.27
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.27, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.23
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.23
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.23, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.25
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.25
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.25, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2012
  • Lilac (installation)
    Lilac (installation)
    This group of paintings was exhibition at Hemphill Fine Arts, Linling Lu - LILAC Solo Exhibition, Washington DC, 2012. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.23, No.24, No.25, No.26, No.27. Lunar Peonia (installation): 89" W x 46" H, Acrylic on linen, 2012

Field Notes

This project was exhibited at Hemphill Fine Arts, Linling Lu - LILAC Solo Exhibition, 2012, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.30, No.31, No.32, No.33, No.34, No.36, No.37, Filed Notes (installation): 76" W x 46" H, Acrylic on linen/canvas, 2012
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    df2020027924cc094cc40d1c532340a1_620x420_100.jpg
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.37
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.37
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.37, Acrylic on linen, 15" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.33
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.33
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.33, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.36
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.36
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.36, Acrylic on linen, 15" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.32
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.32
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.32, Acrylic on linen, 23" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.34
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.34
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.34, Acrylic on linen, 15" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.31
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.31
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.31, Acrylic on linen, 15" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.30
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.30
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.30, Acrylic on canvas, 15" diameter, 2012
  • Field Notes (Installation)
    Field Notes (Installation)
    This project was exhibited at Hemphill Fine Arts, Linling Lu - LILAC Solo Exhibition, 2012, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.30, No.31, No.32, No.33, No.34, No.36, No.37, Filed Notes (installation): 76" W x 46" H, Acrylic on linen/canvas, 2012

Canna

This project was exhibited at Hemphill Fine Arts, Linling Lu - LILAC Solo Exhibition, 2012, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.2, No.9, No.11, No.38, No.39, Canna (installation): 153" W x 76" H, Acrylic on linen/canvas, 2012
  • Installation View
    Installation View
    Installation shot from Hemphill Fine Arts, Washington DC, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.38
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.38
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.38, Acrylic on linen, 30" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.11
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.11
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.11, Acrylic on canvas, 46" diameter, 2010
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.39
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.39
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.39, Acrylic on linen, 30" diameter, 2012
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.2
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.2
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.2, Acrylic on canvas, 46" diameter, 2010
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.9
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.9
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.9, Acrylic on canvas, 46" diameter, 2010
  • Canna (Installation)
    Canna (Installation)
    This project was exhibited at Hemphill Fine Arts, Linling Lu - LILAC Solo Exhibition, 2012, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.2, No.9, No.11, No.38, No.39, Canna (installation): 153" W x 76" H, Acrylic on linen/canvas, 2012

Children's Day

This project is permanently collected and exhibited by City Center DC, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.55, No.56, No.57, Children's Day (installation): 230" W x 127.5" H, Acrylic on canvas, 2013
  • Installation progress
    Installation progress
    At City Center DC, Washington DC, 2013 Installed by ARTEX team.
  • Children's Day (Installation)
    Children's Day (Installation)
    This project is permanently collected and exhibited by City Center DC, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.55, No.56, No.57, Children's Day (installation): 230" W x 127.5" H, Acrylic on canvas, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.55
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.55
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.55, Acrylic on canvas, 108" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.56
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.56
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.56, Acrylic on canvas, 66" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.57
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.57
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.57, Acrylic on canvas, 86" diameter, 2013

The Parade

This project is permanently collected and exhibited by City Center DC, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.50, No.51, No.52, No.53, No.54, The Parade (installation): 214" W x 97" H, Acrylic on canvas, 2013
  • Installation progress
    Installation progress
    At City Center DC, Washington DC, 2013 Installed by ARTEX team.
  • The Parade (Installation)
    The Parade (Installation)
    This project is permanently collected and exhibited by City Center DC, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.50, No.51, No.52, No.53, No.54, The Parade (installation): 214" W x 97" H, Acrylic on canvas, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.50
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.50
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.50, Acrylic on canvas, 76" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.51
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.51
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.51, Acrylic on canvas, 44" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.52
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.52
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.52, Acrylic on canvas, 44" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.53
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.53
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.53, Acrylic on canvas, 54" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.54
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.54
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.54, Acrylic on canvas, 62" diameter, 2013

The Piano Quartet

This project is permanently collected and exhibited by City Center DC, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.46, No.47, No.48, No.49, The Piano Quartet (installation): 105.5" W x 105.5" H, Acrylic on canvas, 2013
  • Installation progress
    Installation progress
    At City Center DC, Washington DC, 2013 Installed by ARTEX team.
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.49
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.49
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.49, Acrylic on canvas, 56" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.48
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.48
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.48, Acrylic on canvas, 56" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.47
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.47
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.47, Acrylic on canvas, 43" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.46
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.46
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.46, Acrylic on canvas, 43" diameter, 2013
  • The Piano Quartet (Installation)
    The Piano Quartet (Installation)
    This project is permanently collected and exhibited by City Center DC, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.46, No.47, No.48, No.49, The Piano Quartet (installation): 105.5" W x 105.5" H, Acrylic on canvas, 2013

The Card Players

This project is permanently collected and exhibited by City Center DC, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.40, No.41, No.42, No.43, No.44, No.45, The Card Players (installation): 134" W x 72" H, Acrylic on linen, 2013
  • Installation progress
    Installation progress
    At City Center DC, Washington DC, 2013 Installed by ARTEX team.
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.45
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.45
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.45, Acrylic on linen, 36" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.44
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.44
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.44, Acrylic on linen, 36" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.43
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.43
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.43, Acrylic on linen, 36" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.42
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.42
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.42, Acrylic on linen, 36" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.41
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.41
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.41, Acrylic on linen, 36" diameter, 2013
  • One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.40 - No.57
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.40 - No.57
    One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.40, Acrylic on linen, 36" diameter, 2013
  • The Card Players (Installation)
    The Card Players (Installation)
    This project is permanently collected and exhibited by City Center DC, Washington DC. From One Hundred Melodies of Solitude series: No.40, No.41, No.42, No.43, No.44, No.45, The Card Players (installation): 134" W x 72" H, Acrylic on linen, 2013