Open Studio: Sphere | 開放工作坊：球體

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2019年12月8日，星期日

• 1:30pm-3:00pm (粵語)
• 3:30pm-5:00pm (粵語)

About This Workshop
In the 1960s, influenced by the modern ink master Lui Shou Kwan, Irene Chou was keen on seeking new ideas and infiltrated the style of Western abstract expressionism into her ink paintings. Spherical shapes in the oeuvre of Chou represents the “inner self”. She was constantly exploring the harmony of her inner world with the wide expanse of the physical universe; She was trying to capture in her painting the forces originating from her vision of life.

In the 80s and 90s, spheres were widely used by Irene Chou. She completed the spheres with dots one by one, which requires highly concentration. During the process, Chou would forget herself as if her physical being had gone into those spheres.

In this workshop, the educator will talk about spheres and circles in Chinese ink painting, and demonstrate different techniques on drawing spheres and circles with ink. 

About Open Studio
The Hong Kong Jockey Club presents A World Within: The Art and Inspiration of Irene Chou as the third instalment in its “20thCentury Chinese Female Artist Series.” Irene Chou is one of the most inventive artists at the forefront of Hong Kong’s New Ink Art Movement. Her visual language starkly different to other ink artists. Chou was remarkable for paving new possibilities in Chinese ink painting through a highly original abstract visual language, and daring in material experimentation with ink and paper. 

Sunday Open Studio Series invites visitors to beinspired by the exhibition and create their own art work in response to the works. Open Studio will run on four Sundays during the exhibition period, with each workshop dedicated to different themes. Basic art materials will be supplied and educators will be present to provide assistance. Participants are welcome to submit their finished art works to the Joy of Art: Irene Chou Response Show Art Open-call. 

關於工作坊
周綠雲在60年代銳意求新，受當時現代水墨大師呂壽琨影響尤甚，畫風中滲入了西方的抽象現主義的痕跡。她亦喜歡嘗試不同畫法。周綠雲的球體代表著個人的內心感情。她不斷追求內心與外界的溝通，進入自由自在的創造境界，用藝術來表達她的內心的感悟及觀念。

80和90年代時，周綠雲廣泛地使用球體。周氏一筆一劃點成球體，當中要非常集中。她會畫得忘我，猶如自身已進入那些球體之中。在這次的工作坊，導師會講解中國水墨畫中的球體和圓，並指導參加者以不同水墨技法畫出球體和圓形。

關於「開放工作坊」系列
香港賽馬會呈獻之「萬象之根：周綠雲繪畫藝術展」展覽為「二十世紀中國女藝術家系列」第三個展覽。周綠雲是香港新水墨運動中，最具創造力的藝術家之一。她的視覺語言與其他水墨藝術家截然不同。周氏作品中的抽象視覺語言和運用水墨及紙材的實驗方面，為中國水墨畫展開新的可能性。

「開放工作坊」系列歡迎所有人仕參加，從展覽中啟發並創作屬於自己的藝術作品，以回應是次展覽。「開放工作坊」系列將於展覽期間的四個週日舉行。每次工作坊將有不同主題。場地將提供基本的藝術物資，導師即場提供指導。歡迎參加者將完成之作品參加「藝術的喜悅--周綠雲回應展」藝術徵集。