{"id":5103,"date":"2019-07-02T16:49:57","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T08:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=5103"},"modified":"2019-07-02T16:59:07","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T08:59:07","slug":"calligraphy-painting-exhibit-opens-art-mingleift-culture-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/calligraphy-painting-exhibit-opens-art-mingleift-culture-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Calligraphy, painting exhibit opens Art Mingle@IFT culture festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-5103 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-herald-lay-c1'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_1-470x313.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-c1 size-herald-lay-c1\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-5106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_1-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_1-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_1-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_1-187x124.jpg 187w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_1.jpg 990w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-5106'>\n\t\t\t\tOpening ceremony \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_3-470x313.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-c1 size-herald-lay-c1\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-5104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_3-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_3-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_3-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_3-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_3-187x124.jpg 187w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_3.jpg 990w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-5104'>\n\t\t\t\tArtist Mr. Ho Loi Seng\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_2-470x313.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-c1 size-herald-lay-c1\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-5105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_2-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_2-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_2-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_2-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_2-187x124.jpg 187w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Photo_2.jpg 990w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-5105'>\n\t\t\t\tGroup photo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<span class='pum-trigger  popmake-5108  text-center font-blue' data-do-default=''>\u4e2d\u6587\u6458\u8981 \/ Summary in Chinese<\/span>\n<p>A total of 12 calligraphy and painting artworks created by 6 renowned artists from either Macao or Mainland China, are now on display at the Educational Restaurant on IFT\u2019s Mong-H\u00e1 Campus. The showcase, \u201cSplendid Quintessence \u2013 Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition\u201d, runs until 21 July.<\/p>\n<p>The exhibit sees Macao-based artists Mr. Mok Wa Kei, Ms. Che In Lei, Ms. Ho Lai Sim and Mr. Ho Loi Seng joined by masters from Mainland China Dr. Wu Bing and Mr. Ding Guangyi. The calligraphy showcases different script styles, from running script to cursive script.<\/p>\n<p>At the exhibition\u2019s opening ceremony on 20 June, participating artist Mr. Ho Loi Seng surprised the audience with a live performance, creating a couplet in calligraphy. The work promoted the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region and welcomed visitors to the city. Translated, it read: \u201cGlad to see the blooming of lotus, Joyful to meet the coming of travellers\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSplendid Quintessence\u201d is the first of a series of activities promoted by IFT in a programme called \u201cArt Mingle@IFT\u201d. The series is part of the Institute\u2019s contribution to Art Macao, an international arts and culture initiative promoted by the Cultural Affairs Bureau that runs until the end of October.<\/p>\n<p>Also planned for \u201cArt Mingle@IFT\u201d are other art exhibitions, seminars and cultural exchanges. IFT hopes to contribute to Macao\u2019s cultural scene and offer new platforms for artistic dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>Exhibiting artist Mr. Mok, who is also the curator of \u201cSplendid Quintessence\u201d, says staging the exhibition at an institute of higher education \u201cis a good promotion strategy\u201d to bring art to new audiences.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Mok points out that education about calligraphy as an art is essential for new talent to bloom. \u201cAs new generations learn to appreciate the art form, we will have more artists overall. The cultural and creativity industries can also benefit,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2017, the IFT Tourism and Hotel School has offered short-term, elementary-level calligraphy courses led by Ms. Ho Lai Sim, who is featured in \u201cSplendid Quintessence\u201d. The courses are part of the Institute\u2019s efforts to promote the development of Macao\u2019s cultural and creative industries.<\/p>\n<p>She says more people are now paying attention to Chinese calligraphy and painting as an art form. \u201cThere are more competitions taking place among schools and the results are good,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Her 2 calligraphy artworks at the exhibition both feature poems: one is by a local poet and features the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge; the other depicts an ancient piece of poetry. Together, the pieces present a contrast between past and present, the calligrapher says.<\/p>\n<p>Another artist participating in the exhibition, Ms. Che, is also a course instructor at IFT; she focuses on Chinese painting.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Che says all artworks featured in the exhibition are of \u201cexcellent\u201d quality. \u201cMoreover, this is a Western-style restaurant, so this also somewhat promotes a blending of Chinese and Western cultures.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHolding an exhibition at [IFT\u2019s Educational Restaurant] is similar to a salon-style exhibition, like those typical in France during the 18th and 19th centuries,\u201d says exhibiting artist Dr. Wu. \u201cPeople and artists can get closer and have in-depth exchanges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wu comes from Mainland China but he is familiar with Macao\u2019s art scene. \u201cPeople in Macao display a growing interest and appreciation for Chinese calligraphy and painting,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Fellow exhibiting artist Mr. Ho Loi Seng \u2013 who also teaches calligraphy in Macao \u2013 agrees: \u201cI can see that in recent years, Macao\u2019s standard in Chinese calligraphy has improved. It is obvious when you visit school exhibitions,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A total of 12 calligraphy and painting artworks created by 6 renowned artists from either Macao or Mainland China, are now on display at the Educational Restaurant on IFT\u2019s Mong-H\u00e1 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":5105,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136,62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-main_headline","category-utm-life","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"views":1953,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5103"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5103\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5112,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5103\/revisions\/5112"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}