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Two exhibitions
dal 28/7/2005 al 11/9/2005
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28/7/2005

Two exhibitions

University Museum and Art Gallery - UMAG, Hong Kong

Photographs by Almond Chu, Lau Ching Ping, Hisun Wong and Wong Wo Bik - Transcendental Vision: Paintings by Peng Ximing


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Photographs by Almond Chu, Lau Ching Ping, Hisun Wong and Wong Wo Bik

The University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong, presents an exhibition featuring the works of four Hong Kong fine art photographers. Over fifty images will be on display, reflecting the photographers' keen observation of Hong Kong's environment.

In this exhibition, Almond Chu's photographs focus on scenes from landfills and waste fields, evidence of environmental destruction due to rapid urbanisation. Yet, the images also unexpectedly reveal beautiful forms, colours and textures, which raises questions on how they should be interpreted. Lau Ching Ping presents unusual perspectives upon everyday scenes of contemporary life. The normally bustling city is unsettlingly still in his photographs, while brightly coloured television screens and neon signs are juxtaposed with otherwise dull spaces, evoking a sense of alienation and the surreal.

Hisun Wong and Wong Wo Bik, on the other hand, left city life behind to capture images of Hong Kong's rare historical structures. Hisun Wong photographed old architecture, both urban and rural, in black-and-white using lengthy exposure times to create atmospheric images that bring out the beauty of the buildings. The subject of Wong Wo Bik's photographs is Lai Yuen Amusement Park shortly prior to its demolition. Psychedelic colours and imaginative compositions result in dream-like images, although the photographer's unsentimental approach in revealing the dilapidation of the abandoned props and rides ultimately removes the former fairground's veil of fantasy.

The works of these four photographers encourage viewers to look closely at their surroundings and consider what they wish for the future of Hong Kong.

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Transcendental Vision: Paintings by Peng Ximing

The University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong is delighted to present an exhibition by the hermit-literati artist, Peng Ximing (1908-2002) from 30 July to 28 August 2005. Over seventy hanging scrolls, handscrolls and album leaves of landscape paintings by the artist will be on view, providing a comprehensive survey of his art. These works, dated from the 1950s to 2000s, are mainly on loan from Peng's students.

Peng Ximing, alias Zhaokuang, was born in Liyang, Jiangsu province to a wealthy and scholarly family. After the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War in 1938, he travelled to Sichuan and became acquainted with Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) and Lu Yanshao (1909-1993). He settled in Hong Kong in 1950, and began teaching students. He painted in the tradition of the literati painters. Having assimilated the fine styles and techniques of the ancient masters from the Song (960-1279) to Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, Peng created a simple and spontaneous style of his own.

Using various hues of ink, Peng described the landscape imageries hidden in his heart. He aimed at expressing the inherent resonance in landscapes as his major artistic goal. Peng has visited many lofty mountains and great rivers in mainland China during his early years. Scenic spots across the land, as well as sceneries of the New Territories and outlying islands, have been vividly depicted in his landscapes.

The exhibitions preview will take place on Friday 29 July 2005 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Museum.

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