Lingnan Painting: The Best of East and West
Embrace the spirit of revolution in Oriental arts – the Lingnan School of painting advocates blending Western painting styles with traditional Han Chinese techniques. By integrating the best of both worlds, it introduces Western influences while preserving the rich heritage of Han Chinese painting.
Lingnan artists focus on capturing the emotional essence of the living creatures they paint, rather than just aiming for realistic representations. They push the boundaries of form using bold gestures, dynamic brushwork, and vivid colours to convey the mood and emotion of their subjects.
Perfect for both beginners and returning students, this continuous course covers a range of subjects, including flowers, birds, and landscapes. You’ll learn both fundamental and advanced techniques to ensure a comprehensive understanding of this beautiful art form.
Sign up now and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Lingnan painting!
Students will be informed of the materials needed in the first lesson.
Tutor
Liu Meng Kuan
Born in Hong Kong in 1950, Liu Meng Kuan studied painting in 1977 with Yang ShanShen, a master of the Lingnan School. Liu began his painting profession in 1983 and held his first solo exhibition at the United States Library in Hong Kong in 1986. Subsequent solo exhibitions have been in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, America and Mainland China to promote the art of the Lingnan School.
In 2019, he had a solo exhibition organised by the Macao Museum of Art. His works have also been selected twice for the Global Ink Painting Exhibition in Hong Kong.
In 2004 and 2012, Liu founded the Mu Feng Art Studio and the Mu Feng Art Association respectively. Over the years, he has held painting courses at the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Arts Centre to promote the art of the Lingnan School.
| Period | 11 January to 22 March 2025 (every Saturday) No class on 1 February |
| Time | 10:30am–12:30pm |
| No. of Lesson | 10 |
| Fee | HK$2,490 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | Cantonese supplementary with English and Putonghua |
| Course Code | ASSC-1103B-R |
| Age | 16+ |
| Entry Requirement | N/A |
| Venue | 10/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre |
