Pan Bolin
dal 8/6/2007 al 11/7/2007
Segnalato da
8/6/2007
Pan Bolin
University Museum and Art Gallery - UMAG, Hong Kong
Pottery Sculpture. He addresses the clash of Chinese and Western culture, and topics such as garbage collectors, and other figures that have fallen into oblivion, yet he endeavours to infuse into his works a creative spirit unseen in the past.
Pottery Sculpture
Pan Bolin is hailed as one of the most innovative artists working in Shiwan
pottery today. The University Museum and Art Gallery of The University of
Hong Kong, and the Chinese Artists Association of the Foshan Branch are
pleased to present this exhibition, in which over one hundred artworks will
be on view.
The history of the kilns in Shiwan can be traced to the Tang dynasty
(618-907), with the height of ceramic production occurring towards the end
of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Since then, Shiwan has been an important
place for the production of Shiwan art. The most outstanding characteristics
of Shiwan pottery are the richness of its glazes, which imitate those of
other famous kilns in China, and the diversity of its glaze colours. Early
Shiwan pottery takes its subject from legends, and stories of immortals
while figural subjects have persisted right up to the end of the Qing
dynasty and the beginning of the Republic. The introduction of human
figures, utensils, figurines, plant subjects, and garden ornaments make this
one of most varied and vibrant forms of ceramic art. Talented artists have
continued to be inspired by Shiwan pottery, with generation after generation
taking up the art to push the development of Shiwan pottery into a new era.
The production of the Shiwan pottery has never been interrupted with masters
handing down their skills to the next generation. Pan Bolin, born in Shiwan,
is one of the most prominent artists working today. He studied at the
Central Institute of Arts and Crafts, and the Central Academy of Fine Arts
in Beijing, as well as the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. Pan's style is
unique. He addresses the clash of Chinese and Western culture, and topics
such as garbage collectors, and other figures that have fallen into
oblivion, yet he endeavours to infuse into his works a creative spirit
unseen in the past. This exhibition includes examples of Pan Bolin's recent
work such as historical figures, scenes from operas, daily life, legends,
and animals.
The opening ceremony will take place on Friday 8 June at 6:00 pm. Dr CHAN
Sui Kau; Ms LEUNG Kwok Ching, Member, Chinese People's Political
Consultative Committee; Mr Frankie W. TO; Mr LIN Bangyan, Deputy Director,
Foshan People's Congress; Mr OU Jinsheng, Chairman, Foshan Branch, Chinese
Artists Association; Mr LEUNG Yee, Chairman, International Shiwan Ceramics
Association, and Professor C. F. LEE, Pro-Vice Chancellor of The University
of Hong Kong will be officiating guests. Members of the press are warmly
invited to attend.
This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Chien Yeh Yuan of the Hong
Kong and Macau Taiwanese Charity Fund. A seminar entitled "A Tribute to Past
Shiwan Masters" will be presented at the Museum on Saturday 9 June from
10:00 to 11:30 am in which collectors of Shiwan pottery and scholars will
explore the subjects in relation to their own fields of expertise. This
event will be conducted in Cantonese, and is free and open to the public. No
registration required.
Opening june 9, 2007
University Museum and Art Gallery - UMAG
94 Bonham Road, Pokfulam - Hong Kong
The opening hours of the Museum are 9:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday and 1:30 to 5:30 pm on Sundays. The Museum is closed on public holidays.
Admission is free.