Hong Kong Emerging Artists Exhibition

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Hong Kong Emerging Artists Exhibition is a new programme to nurture young artists. Sponsored by Simon Suen Foundation and co-organised by Jao Tsung-I Academy and Sun Museum, the exhibition aims at providing a free platform for young Hong Kong artists to showcase their artistic direction and achievements to the general public, helping to cultivate them into elites of the art world. The programme inherits the philosophy of reviving Chinese culture from Professor Jao Tsung-i, master of traditional Chinese studies, by encouraging participating artists to revitalise the spirit of Chinese art.

After a comprehensive three-month process of public recruitment, selection, and preparation, 6 exceptional Hong Kong artists under the age of 40 have been chosen to participate in the “Hong Kong Emerging Artists Exhibition”. The selection criteria for this exhibition include participants’ creativity, mastery of techniques, and the embodiment of Chinese cultural and artistic elements in their works. Despite their diverse artistic backgrounds, media and styles, these artists share an unwavering commitment to their art:

HO Wai Lam, William obtained a first-class honours degree from the Academy of Visual Arts of Hong Kong Baptist University in 2023 and is now pursuing a Master of Philosophy degree. He is currently a member of the Jiazi Society of Calligraphy. He focuses on calligraphy innovation. With solid foundation in traditional techniques, he incorporates calligraphy into a modern context, showcasing his unique calligraphy style.

CHEUNG Yung Ka graduated from the Taiwan Dayeh University in Plastic Art and obtained a master‘s degree in Ceramic Art from the Institute of Applied Arts of Tainan National University of the Arts. Cheung excels in utilising stacking and repetitive ceramic techniques, creating dynamically elegant pieces that vividly illustrates the motifs of the passage of life and the development of memories. She has revitalised the modern porcelain painting with new possibilities.

HUI Yuen Ying, Brenda graduated from the Faculty of Education of The University of Hong Kong with a master‘s degree. She is a self-taught watercolour painter, making records of birds all around the world through paint brush since 2020. Combining vibrant and delicate watercolor strokes with elements of Chinese ink painting, she captures the beauty and grace of birds in Hong Kong and around the world. Her artwork showcases extraordinary artistic talent and a deep passion for nature.

IP Kin Hang, Kenny graduated from Birmingham City University in Product Design and worked as a glasses-designer for local and international brands in early days. Ip excels at depicting Hong Kong city and cultural landscapes using watercolours, seamlessly integrating elements of Hong Kong’s urban culture. His unique visual language reflects both local characteristics and the essence of traditional Chinese art.

QIAN Yin Xiao, Silver graduated from the Academy of Visual Arts of Hong Kong Baptist University and is currently a resident artist at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre. Qian’s artworks combine abstract ink, traditional Chinese painting techniques, and modern elements, showcasing a new exploration of “micro-landscape” and injecting innovative vitality into traditional Chinese painting.

DAI Ying, Daisy pursued studies and worked in the finance industry but remained deeply passionate about watercolour art. Dai captures the realism and poetics of Eastern natural landscapes with Western watercolour techniques. She incorporates the characteristics of traditional Chinese painting in terms of colour and composition, creating a unique fusion of Eastern and Western artistic styles. Dai is currently a member of the Hong Kong Artists Association and the International Watercolor Society Hong Kong.