CityU organizes Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition for 2024 Master of Fine Arts Graduates to present educational achievements
The City University of Macau (CityU) held the grand opening of the Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition for 2024 Master of Fine Arts Graduates today at the Exhibition Hall of the Cultural Centre, Taipa Campus. This year’s exhibition features 43 pieces of art from 41 current graduates in the 2022 cohort, as well as two teaching members, showcasing the outstanding educational achievements of the Master of Fine Arts program.
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Government officials and university leaders officiated the opening ceremony. Among them were Chan Iok Wai, head of the Department of Students of the SAR Government Education and Youth Development Bureau; Vice Rector Ip Kuai Peng, University Consultant Ip Peng Kin, Pro-Rector Robert Chan Chon Pat, and Executive Associate Dean of the Faculty of Innovation and Design (FIAD) Wang Po Hsun.
In his speech, Vice Rector Ip Kuai Peng extended his gratitude to the guests attending the opening ceremony in a warm welcome. He emphasized CityU’s commitment to its educational characteristics of placing equal emphasis on theoretical knowledge and artistic practice, professional education and quality education, and skills and innovative abilities. He also highlighted the University’s dedication of cultivating art professionals with a solid foundation in their field, comprehensive knowledge, strong appreciation and research abilities, as well as artistic vision and innovative ideas. He concluded his speech with an encouragement to his fellow graduates, motivating them to embrace challenges and strive for higher and greater artistic achievements.
The 2022 Master of Fine Arts representative, Wang Pin, delivered a speech expressing his sincere gratitude to the faculty members for their guidance along the way. He also mentioned how CityU not only equipped them with techniques and theories but also allowed them to experience the unique charm and essence of Chinese painting and calligraphy through practice.
This exhibition marks an important milestone in their learning journey and is a collective display and exchange of Chinese painting and calligraphy. As they continue on their paths, they will carry a passion for traditional culture and an innovative spirit, contributing their own efforts to the inheritance and development of traditional arts.
Other participants included Professor Dai Dingcheng, and Assistant Professors Allan Xing Yalong and Shi Hong Chun, as well as fellow graduates.
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The Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition for 2024 Master of Fine Arts Graduates will run from April 30th (Tuesday) to May 6th (Monday) at the Exhibition Hall, Cultural Centre, Taipa Campus. Public and interested individuals are welcome to visit.
Source: Faculty of Innovation and Design
