“Of Color and Ink”: A Cultural Bridge Through Documentary Filmmaking
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — By Wei Deng
Now a tenured professor at San Francisco State University, Zhang continues to bridge China and the U.S. through her work. Her commitment to fostering cross-cultural dialogue is evident not only in her films but also in her dedication to her students. Since 2010, Zhang has led numerous documentary filmmaking trips to China, offering her students—many of whom have never traveled abroad—a firsthand experience of China’s diverse culture.
The documentary Of Color and Ink has captivated audiences across South America, North America, Europe, and Asia. This remarkable film, 12 years in the making, explores the later years of the celebrated Chinese painter Zhang DaiChien during his time abroad. Directed by Weimin Zhang, a distinguished Chinese-American filmmaker and professor at San Francisco State University
The documentary won the “Best International Documentary Award” at the 47th São Paulo International Film Festival and the “China Story: Best Feature Documentary” award at the China (Guangzhou) International Documentary Film Festival. Zhang’s film not only honors Zhang DaiChien’s legacy but also sheds light on the challenges faced by artists living abroad, especially in earlier decades.
