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HKU weekly notice (from August 9 to August 16, 2014)

08 Aug 2014

 

The Charm of the Ming & Qing Dynasties in the Paintings and Calligraphy by Professor Jao Tsung-i
Some contemporary Chinese art historians regard that the Song and Yuan dynasties are the eras of developing painting and calligraphy, and the Ming and Qing dynasties are a period of conservation and imitation.  However, Professor Jao Tsung-i is not a follower of this theory. In The Ten Essentials of Chinese Calligraphy, he states, “The period of the late Ming dynasty is a time of change in calligraphic style, and many new approaches were developed both in running and cursive script.

Nevertheless, we should not despise this development because it took place only several centuries ago. If we can carefully analyze these manners and make effort in practicing, there must be great advantages.”  

On the aspect of painting, as Professor Jao indicates in The Association between Styles of Calligraphy and Painting of the Ming Dynasty, “Painters of the Ming dynasty inherited the essence of the Yuan painters, and the complementary relationship was more advanced than that of the Song dynasty. Zhao Mengfu first proposed the idea that ‘the brushwork of rock painting should resemble that of the flying white calligraphic technique, and the painting of trees should be similar to the brushwork of large seal script. Ni Zan’s bent-ribbon stroke is actually the use of lateral brush movement, and Wang Meng painted trees with the techniques of cursive script.’ Those are well known examples.” Professor Jao has a deep study in the painting and calligraphic style of the Ming leftover subjects, and he has created his own technique based on these styles. Zhang Feng, Chen Hongshou, Bada Shanren, and Shitao especially affected his artistic style.

This exhibition selected part of his paintings and calligraphic works in the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. From these works, we can see how he has developed his own way on the foundation of previous masters.

Date: July 4 to August 15, 2014
Time: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm (closed on public holidays & university holidays)
Venue: Jao Tung-I Petite Ecole, the University of Hong Kong (Tang Chi Ngong Building, HKU)
General enquiries: 3917 5598

Exhibition “Carlos Cruz-Diez: Circumstance and Ambiguity of Colour”
An exhibition to showcase the works of contemporary master of colour, Venezuelan kinetic and op artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, and is the first time Carlos’ art pieces are on view in Hong Kong. Celebrated for his attention to light and colour, Carlos’ paintings and light installations are based on his advanced theories on the perception of colour. He has been ranked among other masters of colours including Seurat (1859–1891), Cezanne (1839–1906), Albers (1888–1976), Frank-Stella (b. 1936). 

Date:  May 24 to August 17, 2014
Venue:  University Museum and Art Gallery, 1/F T. T. Tsui Building, the University of Hong Kong
Opening hours: 9:30am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday); 1pm to 6pm (Sunday).  Closed on University and Public Holidays
Website: www.hkumag.hku.hk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/umag.hku
General enquiries: 2241-5500.

For media enquiries, please contact Communication Officer Ms Elena Cheung by email at  elenac@hku.hk or by phone at 2241-5512.

Exhibition “Refuse the Shadows of the Past: Five Years of Austrian Art Made in China”
In being the motto of the show and title of an artwork, “Refuse the Shadows of the Past” is a commemorative exhibition that celebrates the fifth anniversary of artistic creation and transformation by Austrian and other international artists working in China with a concentrated focus on the past and present China. Five years also mark a longer existing program of internationalisation, initiated by the Austrian government to allow artists to work around the world.

The exhibits include a selection of works that have been shown in Beijing, Shenzhen, Chongqing and Ningbo in the last five years, and include video works, objects, installations and book works as well as collages, drawings and photographic works. The exhibition is organised in collaboration with the Austrian Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau and the Austrian initiative Embassy of the Arts.

Date: July 4 to August 24, 2014
Venue: University Museum and Art Gallery, 1/F, Fung Ping Shan Building, the University of Hong Kong
Opening hours: 9:30am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday); 1pm to 6pm (Sunday). Closed on University and Public Holidays
Website: www.hkumag.hku.hk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/umag.hku
General enquiries:2241-5500.

For media enquiries, please contact Communication Officer Ms Elena Cheung by email at  elenac@hku.hk or by phone at 2241-5512.