Au Ho-Nien's Exhibition and Lecture on Chinese Painting

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[evdate 1999-09-09] For release 7 September 1999

AU HO-NIEN'S EXHIBITION AND LECTURE ON CHINESE PAINTING

Au Ho-nien, an internationally renowned Chinese painter, will exhibit his recent works at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) from 10 September to 8 December 1999.

Born in Guangdong's Maoming County, Au began at seventeen to study under Chao Shao-ang, a renowned master of the Lingnan school of Chinese painting. Recognized as another great master of the Lingnan school himself, Au has created his own unique style.

He is known for his skillful use of the traditional principles of "broken ink" and "dry brush" harmonized with the technique of water and pigment infusion. He likes to apply tones and color washes directly, while sparing the use of outline, thus achieving an exciting effect that exaggerates dimension and space.

He is currently the Huagang Chair Professor of Art at the University of Chinese Culture in Taipei, a high accolade for an artist in Taiwan. A recipient of numerous awards, he became, in 1993, the first Chinese artist to win honors at the Biennial Exhibition of the French National Society of Fine Arts, held at the Grand Palais Museum of Paris.

During the past four decades, Au's works have been widely exhibited in art galleries and museums across Europe, and in Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, and the United States. In addition to being a great painter, this versatile artist is also a well recognized calligrapher, seal carver, connoisseur of Chinese art, and scholar of the Chinese classics.

Au will give a public lecture as a preface to the exhibition. Details of the talk and exhibition are as follows:

Public Lecture & Chinese Painting Demonstration Speaker: Au Ho-nien Date: Thursday, 9 September 1999 Time: 2:30- 4pm Venue: Foyer, 7/F (lifts 13-15), Academic Building, HKUST, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon

Language: Putonghua

Opening Reception Date: Thursday, 9 September 1999 Time: 4:30 pm Venue: Ping Yuan and Kinmay W. Tang Gallery, University Library, HKUST, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon

An Exhibition of Chinese Paintings by Au Ho-nien Dates:10 Sept - 8 Dec 1999 Venue:Ping Yuan and Kinmay W. Tang Gallery, University Library, HKUST

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 11 pm Sat9 am - 7 pm Sun 1 pm - 9 pm

Note to Editors: For further information, please call Ms Alice Ho of the University Library at 2358-6707; or Ms Jacky Tsang of the Office of University Development and Public Affairs at 2358-6306; or email pamedia@ust.hk.