Visions
dal 2/11/2004 al 5/12/2004
Segnalato da
2/11/2004
Visions
University Museum and Art Gallery - UMAG, Hong Kong
Paintings by Poon Chun Wah; around fifty recent landscape. His earlier compositions tend to be more geometrical and rational, with an element of precision that recalls his architectural training. His later work concentrates on exploring the medium of Chinese brush and ink, as well as traditional pictorial elements and spatial organizations of the landscape genre
Paintings by Poon Chun Wah
The University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong is
pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by the notable Hong Kong
contemporary artist, Poon Chun Wah.
Born in Guangzhou in 1936, Poon initially trained as an architect but
developed an interest in a wide range of artistic media after moving to Hong
Kong in 1959, including photography, printmaking, oil painting and ink
painting. The latter, for which he studied under the master, Lui Shou-kwan
(1919-1975), has become his favoured and best-known medium. His works have
been extensively exhibited around the world, including several solo
exhibitions in Hong Kong. In 1985 he received the Hong Kong Urban Council
Fine Arts Award in recognition of his artistic achievements.
Poon portrays vast and atmospheric landscapes, some in particularly dramatic
aerial views. His earlier compositions tend to be more geometrical and
rational, with an element of precision that recalls his architectural
training. His later work concentrates on exploring the medium of Chinese
brush and ink, as well as traditional pictorial elements and spatial
organizations of the landscape genre. Poon's diligent outdoor studies and
extensive travels have led to a more profound understanding of nature, which
is reflected in his sensitive renderings of light and atmospheric changes.
Poon also paints works using simplified brushstrokes and splashes of ink and
colour, which are reminiscent of Lui Shou-kwan's semi-abstract style.
This exhibition will showcase around fifty of Poon's more recent landscape
paintings in brush and ink, most of which will be on display to the public
for the first time.
The Museum's opening hours are Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
Sundays 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Museum is closed on public holidays. Admission
is free. All are welcome.
Please visit the Museum website or call 2241-5512 for
further information.
Image:
POON Chun-wah
"Mountain Melody"
2004
Ink and colour on paper
68 x 68 cm
The University Museum and Art Gallery
The University of Hong Kong - 94 Bonham Road, Pokfulam
Hong Kong