Simon Yung: Traces of Travelling the Mountains and Seas

EVENT DESCRIPTION

GuWei Museum is delighted to announce the solo exhibition by artist Simon Yung (March 4th through May 4th 2025). The exhibition will showcase his latest ink works, highlighting the fusion of contemporary art and traditional techniques.

This exhibition marks the first collaboration between the GuWei Museum and a contemporary artist. GuWei Museum is committed to supporting contemporary artists and providing a platform where audiences can appreciate the interplay of ancient and contemporary culture and art.

Chee-Mun, Simon Yung grew up in Hong Kong, where he obtained a Master of Arts in Chinese Literature (HKMU, 2011) and a Diploma in Chinese Painting (HKU SPACE, 2006). He participated in several Hong Kong and overseas art exhibitions and earned a number of art accolades. His works are collected by the Hong Kong Museum of Art, private institutions and art collectors.

Artist Simon Yung will host two signature workshops on ink painting on the 8th and 15th March.

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

GuWei Museum by Sapientia Foundation: “GuWei” combines the Italian founder’s acquired Chinese surname with his Chinese wife and co-founder’s surname. It is a combination that, in a certain way, mirrors the East-meets-West concept, which is the base of the Museum vision. GuWei Museum intends to promote the knowledge of Chinese and foreign cultures through its collections. The GuWei Museum is committed to passing on Chinese and foreign traditional culture to the next generation by organising exhibitions and cultural and educational activities. Through these activities, the founders aim to contribute to developing Hong Kong’s culture and art. As the first private Museum in the Southern District, the founders also intend to cooperate with artists. Therefore, artists are sincerely invited to exhibit in the Museum to allow the visitors to appreciate the interplay of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign culture and art.