Trace Element - Macau Contemporary Art Now, Hong Kong

TRACE ELEMENT 微元素

Macau Contemporary Art Now 澳門當代藝術進行時系列展

HONG KONG 香港站

TRACE ELEMENT 微元素

Macau Contemporary Art Now 澳門當代藝術進行時系列展

HONG KONG 香港站 2015.11.26 - 2015.12.31

EXHIBITION CO-ORGANISERS 聯合主辦單位 Galerie Ora-Ora 方由美術 Macau Visual Arts Industry Association 澳門視覺藝術 產業協會 CURATOR 策展人 Mok, Gary Wai Hong 莫偉康 EXHIBITION COORDINATOR 展覽統籌 Galerie Ora-Ora 方由美術 EXHIBITION SPONSOR 展覽贊助 Instituto Cultural do Governo da R.A.E. de Macau 澳門特別行政區政府文化局

WRITING 字跡 (Cover 封面) Nick Tai 戴永寧 Oil on canvas 布本油彩 100 x 80 cm 2015

FOREWORD 前言 MOK, GARY WAI HONG 莫偉康

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Nowadays, the global art scene has established a dynamic industrial ecology. At the same time, the East Asian cultural sphere has increasingly gained worldwide attention. As a former Portuguese colony, Macau is a unique intersection of Chinese and Portuguese culture. The local people of Macau, both Chinese and foreigners, show an instinctive spirit that stems from the Wei and Jin dynasties, which is externalised as a laid-back and carefree attitude to life. Moreover, the old town of Macau has always been considered a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and to enjoy a moment of tranquillity.

Due to the limitation of land area and population, there are very few Macau artists and they are seen as a minority in the East Asian cultural sphere. After the transfer of sovereignty, land reclamation and increase in tourism, Macau’s local artists witnessed a time of great change. Despite limits in resources, Macau artists express a sense of independence and diversity and although Macau contemporary art is seen as a minority, it plays a pivotal role within the global art scene.

Along with the Macau Visual Arts Industry Association, the idea for Trace Element - Macau Contemporary Art Now was developed to incorporate three stops: Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai, to highlight the main features of Macau contemporary art at the three most important cities of Greater China. Trace Element, Hong Kong will introduce artists who specialise in traditional artistic media, such as painting and sculpting. At the same time, the exhibition aims to spark more opportunities for Macau artists on an international scale and introduce more local talents from different artistic disciplines.

Apart from examining the context of Macau contemporary art, this series of exhibitions will also focus to foster talented 5

art administrators and in addition, further explore the Asian art scene and re-examine Macau contemporary art and its position within a global perspective.

Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to our coorganisers Galerie Ora-Ora and Macau Visual Arts Industry Association for their expertise and support. I would also like to thank the participating artists for their continuous cooperation and our sponsor Instituto Cultural do Governo da R.A.E. de Macau for their generosity, without which this exhibition could not be possible.

Mok, Gary Wai Hong Curator

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今日，全球文化藝術圈是一個有機的生態環境，近年漢字文化圈 更備受世界關注。自澳門成為葡萄牙殖民地，擔當著中葡文化之 交匯點；當地不論華人或洋人，皆有魏晉之風，悠然自得，儀態 雅逸，其舊城區更是一個避離繁囂，享受安寧的好地方。當地面 積小而人口寡，藝術工作者更是鳳毛麟角，澳門藝術家可說是漢 字文化圈中的少數派。回歸數十年來，大填海運動和旅遊業興旺 令澳門日漸擠擁和喧鬧，本地藝術家生活在劇變時代的狹縫中， 卻少見出位做作或無病呻吟之作品，體現了藝術家的修養和氣 量。雖資源緊拙，創作卻多元而生機勃勃，誠如微元素是人體所 需少於0.01%但必要的物質，澳門當代藝術也是全球藝術生態中 不可或缺的一部分。 本人獲澳門視覺藝術產業協會邀請，分別在北京、香港和上海舉 辦《微元素──澳門當代藝術進行時系列展》。希望先在大中華 的重要城市呈現澳門當代藝術的面貌，以望日後有機會再在世界 各地舉辦《微元素》系列展。是次展覽，主要聚焦以傳統媒介創 作如繪畫和雕塑等藝術家，期待日後能向觀眾呈現其他媒介創作 但同樣才華橫溢的澳門藝術家。 《微元素》系列展在梳理澳門當代藝術脈絡之餘，更著意培養澳 門藝術管理人才。期望在可見的將來，把亞洲其他地區的藝術連 帶一併梳理，以亞洲甚至全球藝術生態圈的視野，回顧前瞻澳門 當代藝術，探討其準確的定位。 在此，衷心感謝方由美術和澳門視覺藝術產業協會仝寅全力支持 合辦《微元素》香港站。個人能力有限，很幸運得到參展藝術家 的通力合作和澳門特別行政區政府文化局資助，繼今年中舉辦的 北京站後，能移師到香港展出，讓更多人認識和了解澳門極具影 響力的藝術家。 莫偉康 策展人

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FOREWORD 前言 T S U I - L E U N G , H E N R I E T TA 梁 徐 錦 熹

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Co-organised with Macau Visual Arts Industry Association and sponsored by Instituto Cultural do Governo da R.A.E. de Macau, Trace Element – Macau Contemporary Art Now has landed in its second stop – Hong Kong, featuring phenomenal artworks of seven contemporary Macau artists. Initiated by curator Gary Mok, the idea Trace Element aims to unveil the reinvigorated gem beneath the city of Macau, showcase Macau contemporary art in one of the most important Asian art hubs, and more importantly, re-examine its position within a global perspective.

Sino-Portuguese relations have woven a rich history within the city of Macau, the diverse mixture between the two has created a culturally distinct, yet thriving community. This environment nourished a generation of artists with renewed energy, specifically – the urge to explore, a deepened concern about local heritage and a drive to breakthrough boundaries. Spanning from a wide range of media and techniques, the selected artworks express a sense of peculiarity and retrospection to its historical traits, inviting viewers to re-examine the distinctiveness and diversity of Macau contemporary art.

Galerie Ora-Ora is honoured to be part of Trace Element exhibition series; it has always been our mission to contribute, enhance and create a vibrant art community, both locally and internationally. We look forward to more collaborations with art communities who share the same passion, and together, promote sustainable arts and cultural development within Asia.

Tsui-Leung, Henrietta Founder, Galerie Ora-Ora

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由方由美術與澳門視覺藝術產業協會聯合主辦，並由莫偉康先生 策展的《微元素──澳門當代藝術進行時系列展，香港站》將重 點推介七位澳門當代藝術家的出色作品。是次展覽，方由美術希 望為澳門藝術家提供一個更廣闊的藝術舞台，在當地藝術創作中 堅力量的帶領下，新銳藝術人才開始嶄露頭角。我們期待透過精 彩作品的集中展示，讓觀眾發掘澳門藝術的獨有魅力，並切身感 受到澳門當代藝術的蓬勃生命力。 在中葡文明交匯融合的歷史背景下，澳門的文化發展豐富多彩且 生機勃勃，本地的藝術創作也因此呈現出不拘一格、異彩紛呈的 面貌。是次的參展藝術品從題材到媒介到創作手法皆各異，但都 展現出一種澳門當代藝術的獨有特質── 一群勇於探索、關注當 下的藝術家正迸發出巨大的活力，不斷創造突破。 期望是次展覽 能將澳門當代藝術的魅力傳遞至香港觀眾面前，為藝術圈注入新 的力量與靈感，同時推動亞洲的藝術界的持續發展。 梁徐錦熹 方由美術創辦人

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FOREWORD 前言 MVAIA 澳門視覺藝術產業協會

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Creation can be seen as a dialogue. Artworks can create conversations by developing individual thoughts into collective ideas. Much like, “a straw shows which way the wind blows”, a minuscule thought can grow into a phenomenon, emphasising the power of a “trace element”.

We are excited the artists of Trace Element have expressed boundless creativity and diversity within this exhibition – surpassing their origin and now entering a regional scope.

We want to take this opportunity to thank our co-organiser Galerie Ora-Ora for their support and hard work in putting together Trace Element, Hong Kong, and our sponsor Instituto Cultural do Governo da R.A.E. de Macau for the generosity.

Last but not least, we would like to show our gratitude to Mr. Mok Wai Hong for his expert curation.

Macau Visual Arts Industry Association

創作可以是一種對話，從簡單的一點出發，或許不能說出明確的 意義，但組織起來，就可以感受迴盪在作品間的某種共同語言。 縱觀而言，見微知著，從小苗頭見大世界，這就是「微元素」誕 生的力量。我們很高興這次參展的作品都能充分體現每一位藝 術家的自由及無拘無束的存在，而這種自由更超越他們的創作之 地──澳門，來到香港與大家見面。 感謝方由美術全力協助《微元素》香港站的誕生，以及澳門特別 行政區政府文化局的贊助，還有策展人莫偉康先生的莫大支持。 澳門視覺藝術產業協會

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ARTISTS 藝術家

BESSMERTNY, KONSTANTIN 君士坦丁 FOK, ERIC HOI SENG 霍凱盛 HOI, ANN 許曉楓 LAI SIO KIT 黎小傑 NG, CINDY SIO IENG 吳少英 SEQUEIRA, FORTES PAKEONG 百強 TAI, NICK 戴永寧

BESSMERTNY, KONSTANTIN 君士坦丁 Konstantin Bessmertny (b. 1964, Blagoveshchensk, former USSR) is one of the most distinguished artists working in Asia today, currently lives and works in Macau. His technical mastery, achieved after seven years of studying Fine Arts in the grand academies of the former Soviet Union, combined with his detailed knowledge on a wide-range of subjects including literature, music, history and politics lend to his work an intelligence and a credibility that is rarely witnessed in contemporary art.

Bessmertny has held numerous major solo and group exhibitions, including Stir-Fry at 10 Chancery Lane Gallery (Hong Kong, 2014), One of You and All of Them at Rossi & Rossi, (London, 2013), Tempos de Grande Ignorância Trabalhos de Konstantin Bessmertny at Macau Museum of Art (2012) and Imaginary Belongings – Macau Contemporary Art at Museum of the Orient (Lisbon, 2011). 君士坦丁，生於1964年前蘇聯的Blagoveshchensk。現居於澳 門，是亞洲和歐洲非常著名的藝術家。他於前蘇聯的藝術學院修 讀了七年的藝術課程，不但有高超的繪圖技術，更對文學、音 樂、歷史和政治等學術領域有深入的認識和研究，於當代藝術家 中難得一見。 他曾舉辦多次個展和參與多個聯展，包括香港10號贊善里畫廊舉 辦的「炒」（2014）、倫敦Rossi & Rossi的One of You and All of Them（2013）、澳門藝術博物館舉辦的「澳門藝術櫥窗：大 無知時代──君士坦丁作品展」（2012）及里斯本東方博物館的 「歸屬感的想像空間──澳門當代藝術展」（2011）。 THE LAST DUMPLING 最後餃子 Oil on panel 木板油畫 28 x 36 cm 2015

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FOK, ERIC HOI SENG 霍凱盛 Eric Fok Hoi Seng (b. 1990, Macau) worked at Macao Art Museum (2008-2013) and obtained a degree in Fine Arts/Art Education from Macao Polytechnic Institute in 2013. Fok has held numerous major solo and group exhibitions, including Paradise: Solo Exhibition by Eric Fok at Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery (Macau, 2014), Paradise – Fok Hoi Seng Solo Exhibition at North Corner Art Center (Taipei, 2013), Bologna Illustration Exhibition at Bologna (Italy, 2013) and Art Nove at Beijing 798 Art Factory (2013).

He has received Fundação Oriente Art Award – Grand Award and Oriente Foundation – Plastic Arts Award in 2013 and 2012 respectively for his artistic achievements. His works have been collected by Macau Government Headquarters, Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau S.A.R., Museudooriente, Macau Fundação Oriente and private collectors. 霍凱盛，1990年生於澳門。2008至2013年間於澳門藝術博物館教 育組工作，並於2013年畢業於澳門理工學院（視覺藝術教育專業 系）。霍氏曾舉辦個展和參與多個聯展，包括澳門官樂怡基金會 舉辦的「樂園」霍凱盛作品展（2014）、台灣北北角薪傳中心的 「Paradise樂園」霍凱盛繪畫展（2013）、「2013義大利波隆那 插畫展」、北京798藝術工廠舉辦的「青年藝術100」（2013）等 等。 此外，霍氏曾於2013和2012年獲得 「東方基金會藝術大獎」和 「東方基金會榮譽獎」。其作品先後被澳門政府總部、澳門文化 局、葡萄牙東方博物館、東方基金會（澳門）和私人收藏。 PARADISE NO.15.20 樂園15.20 (Partial View 局部) Ink on paper by needle pen 針筆畫 19.5 x 27 cm 2015

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HOI, ANN 許曉楓 Ann Hoi (b. 1985) moved to Canada in 2001 and obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking Art from Ontario College of Art and Design University. Hoi has participated in various local and international group exhibitions, including Macao Scenario – Animamix Biennale (Macau, 2014), VIVA (Lisbon, 2014) and Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong and New York (2013).

Hoi currently resides in Macau and continues with her artistic creations, focusing on the artistry of paper sculptures. Her works induce the notion of fetishism in man-made objects, which is an aura often idealised, mystified and romanticised.

An object created by humans is a manifestation of a metaphysical anima, an allusion as a representation of reality, and foremost, a reflection on what we are as human beings. 許曉楓，1985年出生，2001移居加拿大。及後於加拿大安大略 藝術設計學院修讀版畫，並取得其藝術學士學位。許氏曾參與 多個本地及海外聯展，包括「澳門劇情──動漫美學雙年展」 （2014）、在葡萄牙里斯本舉辦的「狂熱──澳門當代藝術作品 展」（2014）以及2013年分別於紐約和香港舉辦的Affordable Art Fair。 現居澳門，以紙雕塑為創作中心。她的作品誘發出人們對人造物 所抱持的拜物主意觀念， 經常為死物添上完美化、神秘化和浪漫 化的光華。人所製造的物件是種來自意識形態上「魂」的明確表 白，作為投射出現實的引喻，反映着我們作為人類的根本。 THE RITUAL 儀式 Paper 紙本 130 x 30 x 30 cm 2012

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LAI SIO KIT 黎小傑 Lai Sio Kit (b. 1983, Macau) received his Bachelor and Master degree from The Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2006 and 2009 respectively. Since 2007, he teaches at Art Square of Macau Museum of Art and in 2014, he became Council Director of Art For All Society.

His works have been exhibited in Inside Out – Contemporary Art Exhibition at Flugent Art Gallery (Macau, 2015), Fever – Macau Contemporary Art Exhibition (Lisbon, 2014), From Above at Gallery Art Periferica (Lisbon, 2014) and Affordable Art Fair, Singapore, New York and Hong Kong (2013). Lai’s works have been acquired by Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau S.A.R., Macau Museum of Art, Macau Fundação Oriente and private collectors. 黎小傑，1983年生於澳門。2006年畢業於北京中央美術學院油畫 系，並在2009年於同一所學院研究生畢業。自2007年任教於藝術 博物館A2工作室，並於2014年成為澳門藝社理事長。 黎氏曾舉辦數次個人展覽，亦積極參與多個本地及海外聯展，其 中包括澳門富葰藝術中心舉辦的「Inside-out澳門當代繪畫聯展」 （2015）、葡萄牙「狂熱──澳門當代藝術展」（2014）、葡萄 牙里斯本 Art Periferica 畫廊的個人展覽「半空」（2014）以及 2013年分別於新加坡、紐約和香港舉辦的Affordable Art Fair。其 作品先後被澳門文化局、澳門藝術博物館、東方基金會（澳門）及 私人收藏。

PLANTING 1 種1 (Partial View 局部) Oil on canvas 布本油彩 80 x 80 cm 2015

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Photo: Sonny T.H. Wong

NG, CINDY SIO IENG 吳少英 Cindy Ng Sio Ieng (b. 1966, Macau) studied Etching at Visual Arts Institute Macao and worked at the Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings Collection Research of the British Museum in the early 90s. She then relocated to Taipei in 1997 and currently lives and works in Beijing.

Ng’s works have exhibited at galleries and exhibitions, both locally and overseas, including So Far, So Close at Museu do Oriente (Lisbon, 2015), Inkality at Galerie Ora-Ora (Hong Kong, 2015), Spirit-Resonance – A New World of Ink Painting Exhibition at Ronin Gallery (New York, 2015) and Macau Artists Exhibition at National Museum of China (Beijing, 2014). Her works are in the collections of Bank of China (Hong Kong), Peninsula Hotel (Paris), Today Art Museum (Beijing), Taiwan Museum of Art, among others. 吳少英，1966年生於澳門。吳氏曾在澳門視覺藝術學院學習銅板 畫，並在九十年代初留學英國，獲推薦到大英博物館的中國書畫 藏品館作研究，其後亦輾轉搬到台北和北京定居。 吳氏曾參與多個本地及海外展覽，包括葡萄牙里斯本東方基金會 美術館舉辦的「似近──似遠」（2015）、香港方由美術舉辦的 「墨延──吳少英個人展覽」（2015）、紐約浪人畫廊舉辦「神 韻──水墨新世界」（2015）、中國國家博物館舉辦的「澳門美 術家作品展」（2014）等等。其作品為中國銀行(香港)、巴黎半 島酒店、北京今日美術館、國立台灣美術館等所收藏。

INKWALK 201511 散步 201511 (Partial View 局部) Digital photo 數碼照片 400 x 200 cm 2015

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SEQUEIRA, FORTES PAKEONG 百強 Fortes Pakeong Sequeira (b. 1978, Macau) was brought up in a strong Sino-Portuguese educational background and was greatly influenced by its culture. Sequeira currently works as a full-time painter and illustrator. Apart from artistic creations, he is also the founder and leading vocalist of the rock band, Blademark.

Sequeira left home at a very young age and went through many obstacles and challenges. These unforgettable memories became his greatest source of inspiration while creating artworks and music. He held his first solo exhibition Mad! Mad! Mad! Fortes Sketches Solo Exhibition in Macau (2005). Over the past years, his works have exhibited at Alchemy of Desire – New Works by Fortes Pakeong Sequeira (Beijing, 2013), Affordable Art Fair (New York, 2013), Art Melbourne 2012 and Art Taipei 2011. 百強，1978年生於澳門。自幼深受中葡教育和文化交匯影響，現 為全職畫家和插畫家，同時身兼金屬樂隊刃記首腦及主唱。 少年時代離家闖天下，曾越高山，下深海的他，將每個驚心 動魄，曲折離奇的情景以畫筆將其傳譯成畫作，也編寫成樂 曲。2005年，百強於澳門舉辦首個名為「瘋！瘋！瘋！百強草 稿展──個人繪畫展」的個展。過去幾年間，百強亦積極參與多 個展覽，包括北京「煉．欲──百強新作展」（2013）、紐約 Affordable Art Fair （2013）、墨爾本藝術博覽會（2012）和台 北國際藝術博覽會（2011）。

THOSE SONGS 那些歌 (Partial View 局部) Marker on canvas 油性纖維筆畫布 100 x 460 cm 2015

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TAI, NICK 戴永寧 Nick Tai was born in Macau. He graduated from Macao Polytechnic Institute, Bachelor of Visual Arts (Art and Education) and received a Diploma in Professional Interior Design at First Institute of Art & Design (Hong Kong).

His works have been exhibited at Young Art Taipei (2015), Fever – Macau Contemporary Art Exhibition (Lisbon, 2014), Thought Provoking – Paintings by Nick Tai at AFA Beijing (2013) and Emotional Scenes – Oil Paintings by Nick Tai at AFA Macau (2012). In 2014, Tai’s work was selected for the 12th National Exhibition of Fine Arts in China.

Tai’s works are in the collections of Macau Museum of Art, Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau S.A.R., MGM Macau, as well as private collectors. 戴永寧生於澳門，為澳門理工學院藝術高等學校視覺藝術學士， 並曾於香港大一設計藝術學院修讀專業室內設計文憑課程。戴氏 曾舉辦數個個人展覽，亦積極參與多個海外聯展，其中包括「台 北國際當代藝術博覽會」（2015）、葡萄牙「狂熱──澳門當代 藝術展」（2014）、北京全藝社舉辦的「耐人尋味──戴永寧 作品展」（2013）、澳門全藝社的「內心戲──戴永寧作品展」 （2012）等等。他的作品曾入選2014年第十二屆全國美術作品 展。 其作品獲澳門藝術博物館、澳門特別行政區政府文化局、澳門美 高梅酒店及私人收藏。

I BELIEVE IN EDEN 我信它是伊甸園 (Partial View 局部) Oil on canvas 布本油彩 100 x 100 cm 2012

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