Exhibition Overview

Taipa Village Cultural Association is honored to present international artist Elizabeth Briel's unique paper art exhibition, "Waves of Influence: Foreign Materialities." This exhibition showcases the essence of paper art transformed from recycled fabrics—a rare artistic medium that raises awareness about environmental sustainability. The project is supported by the Cultural Development Fund of the Macao SAR Government.

About the Artwork & Artist

Elizabeth Briel is a painter and printmaker who primarily works with paper, responding to the places she inhabits. Her large-scale paper installation "Waves of Influence" (completed in 2025) is presented alongside selected works from her earlier series "Impressions: The Underground Worlds of Paris and Hong Kong."

• The Artwork: The installation transforms into a wave-like wall of Luso-Chinese blue-and-white tiles, made from approximately 250 individual pieces (each 30 x 30 cm), covering a total of 250 square feet.
• Technique & Materials: The work utilizes recycled denim and fabric scraps to create pure cotton paper. Techniques include etching, screen printing, and the application of acrylic, graphite, copper leaf, and ink.
• Concept & Inspiration: The exhibition's concept originated from the artist's Luso-Chinese studio table, inlaid with hand-painted Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Briel explores the cultural exchange between the Chinese Empire, the Mediterranean Caliphates, and the Iberian Union over the past millennium, which catalyzed the development of paper and blue-and-white porcelain arts.
• Artist Background: Born in California, Briel holds a BFA in Painting from the University of Minnesota. She lived in Asia for twenty years before relocating to Paris in 2024. Her work has been exhibited across Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Exhibition Details

• Date: December 3, 2025 – February 4, 2026
• Location: Exhibited in Taipa Old Village, Macao
• Project Production: Created at a paper art center in Guangzhou as part of a Greater Bay Area project.

About the Organizer

Taipa Village Cultural Association Established in 2016, it is a non-profit organization formed by professionals concerned with the cultural heritage of Taipa Old Village. The association is dedicated to promoting the area's rich history and unique culture, fostering tourism and community development, and revitalizing the district through various art and cultural activities.

About Taipa Old Village

Once a Portuguese territory inhabited by fishermen, Taipa Old Village retains architecture that blends Portuguese and Chinese styles, along with pastel-colored churches and Chinese temples. Distinct from Macao's casino resorts, this historic and exotic district is a must-visit landmark for both locals and tourists.