Christina Tung: Odyssey of Feather

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Hong Kong contemporary ink feather artist Christina Tung Wai will soon be exhibiting in “Awakening Desert – Hong Kong Outstanding Artists Exhibition” held at Hall 9 of AsiaWorld-Expo from 24^th to 27^th May 2023.

 “Odyssey of Feather” – Christina Tung Solo Exhibition 2023 at Booth 9E11 will showcase 30 of her artworks, including “Miracle 2” with characteristics of the times and “Propitious Portent”, one of the top 500 ink paintings worldwide in “Ink Global 2021”. Christina’s solo exhibition will also feature her iconic feather works that utilise various materials and media – layered texture on flimsy paper, unique visual appeal on top grade Swedish cowhide leather achieved by meticulous techniques, enhanced depth and dimension on Japanese linen paper by mastered wash and shading techniques, a perfect testament to Christina’s poise and expertise as an artist.

In the “Miracle” series, Christina combines the elegance of feathers with the supple texture of leather, transforming over 1,800 little pieces of leather into three immense pairs of wings spanning 30 feet as a blessing to Hong Kong.

“Awakening Desert – Hong Kong Outstanding Artists Exhibition” is one of the key projects of the 2^nd Belt & Road National Art & Culture Expo and the 5^th Hong Kong International Arts & Collectibles Expo. It brings together brilliant artworks from Hong Kong artists across a diversity of categories, including Chinese calligraphy and painting, new ink art, contemporary art, oil painting, watercolour, sculpture, installation art, etc., leading Hong Kong out of being a cultural desert.

** Free Admission by Registration **
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ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Christina Tung Wai is a Hong Kong based contemporary ink artist and the founder of Cheer Bell Gallery. She is currently the Chairman of “Cheer Bell International Art Association” and the Committee Member of “The 4-D Art Club” of Hong Kong; as well as a member of “The Hong Kong Artists Association”, “Hong Kong Modern Ink Painting Society” and “Contemporary Innovative Ink Painting Association”.

Christina started her endeavor in art by studying ceramic art under Ms. Janet Tso in 2010, and later, Chinese ink art under contemporary ink colour Master Lam Tian Xing and Lingnan school ink painting Master Lam Wu Fui, and Chinese calligraphy under Cheung Sing Kwo and Bai He. In 2019, she completed the “Contemporary Ink Artists Summit Program” at Shanghai Institute of Visual Art, and is now studying Chinese ink art under the tutelage of Master Liu Kuo-sung, Father of Modern Ink Painting.

In 2020, she became the award winner of the prestige Italian brand Salvatore Ferragamo shoe design competition in Hong Kong. Her work “Propitious Portent” was selected as 1 of the 500 ink masterpieces worldwide in Ink Global that year, and another work “Anti-coronavirus” was featured in Beijing International Art Biennale “Fighting with Love” Anti-coronavirus Series (Hong Kong).

Christina is renowned for incorporating feathers and Taoist philosophy into her creations that present the life philosophy of coupling strength and gentleness. Christina does not limit herself to a single medium or form. Rather, she excels at using various media to create her art pieces, working on Chinese rice paper, Japanese linen paper, flimsy paper and cowhide leather. Despite feathers being a symbol in her works, they are always presented in different forms innovatively.