Timeless Echoes | Ink+: Immersive World| Hong Kong Once Was | A Tribute to Fang Zhaoling
Timeless Echoes
Countless encounters occur throughout our lifetimes. We currently exist in a time when tradition and modernity coexist, aligning with Fine Art Asia’s core purpose. The fair attracts antique and contemporary collectables worldwide, creating a dynamic convergence of the old and the new, inviting audiences to experience a harmonious integration of the past and present.
The special exhibition “Timeless Echoes” aims to build upon this concept. This exhibition seeks to present organic, resonant creations through in-depth research and the selection of artworks that embody the interplay of forms and spirits, evoking a sense of artistic lineage and heritage. These works may be antiques with contemporary elements incorporated, or contemporary pieces featuring traditional motifs or craftsmanship. Through this experimental approach, we hope to imbue Fine Art Asia 2024 with a distinctive character and a sense of timeless artistry.
Ink+— Immersive World
Curator︰Eric Leung
Artists︰Fung Wing Lam/Phoebe Hui/Howie Tsui/Lin Guocheng/Lit Wing Hung/Vincent Mak/Wu Junyong/ Zhang Xiaoli
Fine Art Asia has been recognised as the Asia’s leading fine art fair to present masterpieces ranging from exquisite antiques and works of art to modern and contemporary art. We are also committed to nurturing emerging young artists, offering an international platform to shine and be recognised. Curated by the seasoned scholar and veteran curator Mr Eric Leung, the “Ink +” project will invite young talents from Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China. The exhibition, namely “Immersive World”, features a wide variety of artworks that employ new media and different materials, offering new interpretation to traditional ink painting.
Hong Kong Once Was
What Did Hong Kong Look Like in the 1950s?
Step back in time to the vibrant streets of post-war Hong Kong. In this era, traditional values coexisted with the rapid changes brought about by economic growth.
Boogie Woogie Photography and PhotogStory are pleased to present an exclusive collection of photographs by Raymond Cauchetier, Fan Ho, and James Chung. Their pictures provide a unique opportunity to explore a city in transformation, showcasing the cultural fusion and daily lives of Hong Kong’s residents during this pivotal era. The resilience and ingenuity, as depicted in these images, laid the groundwork for the dynamic metropolis we know today.
A Tribute to Fang Zhaoling
Fang Zhaoling (1914-2006)
Cave Dwelling
1995
Ink and colour on paper
H. 58 x W. 68 cm
The Ink Society, Hong Kong
In the eighth edition of their annual “Tribute Series”, The Ink Society presents A Tribute to Fang Zhaoling at Fine Art Asia 2024 to honour the legacy of a singular female painter in the history of modern Chinese art. A native of Wuxi, Fang Zhaoling (1914-2006) learnt from masters Qian Songyan and Chen Jiucun in her teenage years, and later followed the Lingnan School before becoming a sworn disciple of modern pioneer Zhang Daqian. Well-versed in ancient Chinese literature, calligraphy and painting, Fang also embraced new ideas from studying in the West and her expansive travels to develop an original style that preserved the spirit of ink and brush while responding to the tides of time. With a selection spanning the 1950s to 1990s, this exhibition surveys Fang’s defining artistic phases in her prolific career.