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4:30pm   Q&A session
4:40pm    End of Members' Guided Tour

Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery is delighted to present Eternity in Transience, a group exhibition focusing on floral still-life paintings, as part of the associated project of the French May Arts Festival.

Centered around a 1930s masterpiece by Sanyu, the exhibition bridges historical and contemporary interpretations of the genre by connecting to 17th-century Flemish painter Wouter Mertens and juxtaposing with over ten works by modernist masters Bernard Cathelin, Pierre Boncompain, and Michel Henry, along with contemporary artists such as Ziad Dalloul, Denis Laget, Atsushi Suwa, Takanobu Kobayashi, Sky Glabush and Choi Soo Jung.

Eternity In Transience

Still life painting has evolved from mere realistic depiction to a medium for artistic contemplation and expression. In the 17th century, still lifes were displays of wealth and abundance through meticulous execution and mastery use of light. With the rise of modern art in the 19th century, the genre transcended representation, artistic concern turning to the expressiveness of form, colour, composition, and also the use of symbolism. Contemporary artists have further expanded the genre to integrate emotions, philosophical thoughts and artistic concepts.

Eternity in Transience reveals still life's profound ability to capture the essence of eras and evolution of artistic thought. What began as a straightforward depiction of the physical world now encapsulates the intangible — capturing emotional depths, cultural dialogues, and infinite creative possibilities. Still life stands as a timeless legacy, inspiring continuous exploration and artistic evolution.

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