In Touch with Hong Kong Artists: Chu Hing-wah
Video Viewing and appreciation
Background Knowledge
Let’s get to know more about Chu Hing-wah! It is in Cantonese with English subtitles.
- What are the major themes of his works?
- What is a common feature of his ink paintings?
- How does he create these backgrounds?
- What is his contribution to the art of Hong Kong? Can you give any examples?
Chu draws the scenes of Hong Kong because of his life experience and a sense of nostalgia. He also conserves beautiful things, using flowers as a metaphor for beautiful girls.
- Can you describe the scenes?
- What visual effects does the dark background produce?
- Do you like Chu’s works? Why? How do you feel about them?
The above objects are traditional Chinese landscape (shanshui) paintings and portraits.
Can you tell the differences between those and Chu’s works? What are the artistic expressions?