Art and Design Public Lectures (AY 2023-24)

AAD Public Lecture: 紮作的歷史與傳承講座: 與梁金華師傅對談

1 March 2024

Stella Fung Siu Wan Space for All @ HSUHK Library

Speaker: Dr. Wong King Chung, Senior Conservation Manager (Cultural Heritage), The Conservancy Association; Author of 《香港非物質文化遺產系列: 紮作技藝》

Mr. Leung Kam Wah, Master of Paper Crafting

Dr. Lee Ling Hon, Honorary Research Associate, DSCCC, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Author of 《香港非物質文化遺產系列: 紮作技藝》

In this talk, the authors of 《香港非物質文化遺產系列: 紮作技藝》 shared the story of the inheritance of Paper Crafting in Hong Kong. They engaged in a dialogue with Mr. Leung from Sang Woo Loong, discussing the evolution of paper crafting. During the discussion, they touch upon the meaning of paper crafting, classification, and the scope of its application, while showcasing several precious photographs.

AAD Public Lecture: Close Encounter – Contemporary Ink versus Calligraphic Stele, Coarse Clay, and Discarded Wood

18 October 2023

Stella Fung Siu Wan Space for All @ HSUHK Library

Speaker: Mr. Eddie Lui, Hong Kong artist

The event “CLOSE ENCOUNTER: Contemporary Ink versus Calligraphic Stele, Coarse Clay, and Discarded Wood.” featured artist Eddie Lui, who transitioned from a banking career to pursue visual art full-time. Mr. Lui has been trained by renowned Chinese ink masters like Lui Shou-kwan, Wucius Wong, and Laurence C.S. Tam. He explores and creates art using different various mediums, including ink, ceramic, and wood. Mr. Lui’s works have been showcased in institutions like M+, The Hong Kong Museum of Art, and University Museum and Art Gallery. In this talk, Mr. Lui shared insights from his recent exhibition at the Library of the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong.