Education
- 2005Master of Fine Arts · Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN
- 1985Certificate of Education · University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- 1977Painting · Art Students League, New York
- 1974B.A. Liberal Arts · SUNY Stony Brook, New York
Gallery Representation
- Gremillion & Company · Houston, Texas
- Frank Stone Gallery · Minneapolis, MN
- Karessamia · Duluth, MN
Selected Exhibitions
- 2004Works of Ben Lau through the Years · Karessamia, Duluth, MN
- 2004MFA Mid-Program Review · MCAD, Minneapolis, MN
- 2002Painting and Drawings of Ben Lau · Frank Stone Gallery, Minneapolis
- 1996Group Show at Gremillion & Company · Houston, Texas
- 1995Apple Valley Art Festival · Apple Valley, MN
- 1993Group Show: Hong Kong Artists' Outcry against Tien An Mun Massacre · Hong Kong
- 1987Ben Lau Solo Exhibition with Publication · Hong Kong
- 1985City Life · OTB Bank Solo Exhibition, Hong Kong
- 1983Art Fringe Festival — Featuring Ben Lau Solo Exhibition · Hong Kong
Publications, Recognition & Awards
- 2003Graduate Scholarship and Trustee Scholarship Recipient · Minneapolis College of Art and Design, MN
- 2002"Any stroke the man (Ben) makes is art at its prime flame!" — Knox Martin
- 1989Ben Lau's Arts — review by Ming Po Weekly, January 1987
- 1988"Ben Lau is one of the greatest artists of our time" — Knox Martin
- 1987Ben Lau Can Draw — Hong Kong Standard, July 1987
- 1987Solo Exhibition with publication awarded by The Hong Kong Institute for the Promotion of Chinese Culture
- 1976"Ben Lau is the greatest Oriental artist since Hokusai" — Knox Martin
Responsibility & Community Service
- 2004Bloomington Public Schools — twice-appointed member of Kennedy High School New Principal Selection Committee and the 2004 Strategic Planning Committee
- 1996Mentor · Perpich Center for Arts Education, Golden Valley, MN
- 1986Lecturer · Extramural Studies Department, University of Hong Kong
Specialties & Skills
Painting · Print-making · Lithography · Silkscreen · Intaglio
Collections
Ben Lau's works are held by Knox Martin, Gremillion & Company, Dr. and Mrs. San Kiang, Ana Killingstad, Gary Prest (Bloomington Public School Superintendent), Karessamia, Frank Stone Gallery, Hennepin Public Library, Pen Lake Library, Kennedy High School, and many other private clients.
On Teaching
"I have been a high school teacher for sixteen years. With plenty of experience in an effective delivery of instruction, I would enjoy teaching art to young people who express a true curiosity in learning. In my opinion, art may defy any attempt at definition, but it is, nevertheless, a very specific topic. A serious art student deserves to be instilled with that knowledge and understanding. It is my conviction that a good art teacher could inspire them. I will be happy to fill that role."
— Ben Lau