Jove Wang was born in Jilin, China. From the age of 7, he apprenticed with master painter Gang Gu. He received degrees from Jilin Art School and the China Fine Arts Institute. In 1990, Wang immigrated to the United States. Soon after, he was commissioned to paint a portrait of Cardinal Roger Mahony for exhibition at his Titular Church in Rome. Wang's work has been included in major exhibitions in Taipei, Taiwan, and Korea. In 1999, Southwest Art magazine identified Wang as one of their "Artists to Watch." Wang has received many awards including: first place in figure in 1998 at the California Art Club's Annual Juried Exhibition; 1st place at the Viewpoint 2000 Cincinnati Art Club Exhibition; and three prizes at the Plein-Air Tucson 2000 Exhibition. In 2003 he published a book of his work entitled Instinct and Feeling. He maintains a busy schedule as a fine artist and teacher here and abroad.

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