The fordPROJECT gallery held an opening Tuesday night for “Form and Fancy,” a solo exhibition of Chinese ink paintings on paper by Russian-born artist Valentina Battler. The self taught painter—who is also a classically trained concert pianist—was on hand for the showing of the Asian-themed artworks, whose subjects varied from dueling beasts and Samurai warriors to tranquil landscapes and delicate figures. For more information on Battler’s work, click here.

Click through the slide show below for images from the opening.