Hong Kong Heritage Museum stages works of Lingnan painting artist Chan Wing-sum to feature his mastery of ink adaptation

Unveiling chan wing-sum's masterpieces: a showcase of lingnan painting at hong kong heritage museum

The exhibition "Breaking New Ground: Donated Works of Chan Wing-sum" will be held from tomorrow (May 1) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM). This exhibition showcases more than 10 flower-and-bird and landscape paintings created and donated by Chan to the HKHM, and also works by his mentor, Professor Chao Shao-an, renowned master of the Lingnan School of Painting. It allows visitors to see how Chan has incorporated his mentor's painting technique into his own works and to appreciate his mastery of ink adaptation.

Chan is an accomplished painter of the Lingnan School of Painting with a strong personal style. He learned painting from Professor Chao starting in 1976, while apprenticing for traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, and seal carving from other renowned teachers. He has participated in various joint and solo exhibitions in Hong Kong, the Mainland, Canada, etc. In 2019, Chan's painting "Lotus and bird" was featured in the Japan-China Suiboku Joint Exhibition, where it was awarded the Foreign Minister of Japan's Commendation.

Based on the composition, imagery and ink adaptation in traditional Chinese painting, Chan adds his carefree brushwork and contemporary interpretation to create his ink paintings in an abstract manner. His works embrace the flexible concept of the Lingnan School of Painting to blend traditional and modern elements with innovative approaches. Highlight exhibits include "Lotus and bird", "Rain came upon lotus pond", "Birds singing in banana tree" and "Red kapok and blue bird".

The Chao Shao-an Gallery was set up with a donation of works from Professor Chao during the establishment of the HKHM. It aims to showcase the heritage and innovation of the Lingnan School of Painting, and to promote Professor Chao's artistic vision. As a student of Professor Chao, Chan not only inherited his painting skills, but also continues his selfless acts. In 2021, Chan generously donated 15 of his representative artworks, enriching the HKHM's collection of the art of the Lingnan School of Painting.

To tie in with the exhibition, Chan has been invited to conduct painting demonstrations for students and the public, and co-host a lecture on the Lingnan School of Painting with the curator during the summer holidays so that audiences can gain a more in-depth understanding of his art exploration and the art of the Lingnan School of Painting.

The exhibition is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), and organised by the HKHM. For details of the exhibition, please visit

www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/en/web/hm/exhibitions/data/chan-wing-sum.html, or call 2180 8188 for enquiries.

The exhibition is one of the activities of the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has all along promoted Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html.

Hong Kong Heritage Museum stages works of Lingnan painting artist Chan Wing-sum to feature his mastery of ink adaptation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Heritage Museum stages works of Lingnan painting artist Chan Wing-sum to feature his mastery of ink adaptation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Heritage Museum stages works of Lingnan painting artist Chan Wing-sum to feature his mastery of ink adaptation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Heritage Museum stages works of Lingnan painting artist Chan Wing-sum to feature his mastery of ink adaptation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Heritage Museum stages works of Lingnan painting artist Chan Wing-sum to feature his mastery of ink adaptation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Heritage Museum stages works of Lingnan painting artist Chan Wing-sum to feature his mastery of ink adaptation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Heritage Museum stages works of Lingnan painting artist Chan Wing-sum to feature his mastery of ink adaptation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Heritage Museum stages works of Lingnan painting artist Chan Wing-sum to feature his mastery of ink adaptation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Stay safe in the storm: electrical safety tips for employers, contractors, and employees

As the rainstorm warning has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and contractors that they should adopt necessary work arrangements and take suitable safety measures to protect the safety of their employees when they are carrying out electrical work or handling electrical plant.

A spokesman for the LD said today (May 21) that employers and contractors should avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work (like electric arc welding work) or handle electrical plant at places affected by rainstorms, and should refer to the "Code of Practice in times of Typhoons and Rainstorms" and the "Guide on Safety at Work in times of Inclement Weather" issued by the LD.

Even if electrical work is carried out or electrical plant is handled at places not affected by the rainstorm, suitable safety measures must still be adopted to prevent electric shock as the air would be more humid. Such measures include:

(i) Ensure that all live parts of an electrical installation are isolated from the power supply source and rendered dead, and the isolation from the power supply source must be maintained as long as electrical work is being carried out;

(ii) Before carrying out any electrical work or handling any electrical plant, cut off and lock out the power supply source, then test the circuit concerned to confirm it is dead and display suitable warning notices, and issue a work permit thereafter;

(iii) Ensure that protective devices (such as suitable and adequate fuses and circuit breakers) for the electrical installations or electrical plant have been installed and maintained in good working order, and portable electric tools must be double-insulated or properly earthed;

(iv) Provide suitable personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats for employees; and

(v) If live electrical work is unavoidable, a comprehensive risk assessment should be conducted by a competent person and the appropriate safety precautions should be taken to remove or properly control the electrical hazards involved before such work can proceed.

In addition, employees should co-operate with the employer or contractor to follow the safety instructions and use the safety equipment provided.

The LD has published guidebooks and leaflets on electrical work safety. These safety publications are available free from divisional offices of the department or can be downloaded from its website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8.htm).

Should there be any questions about occupational safety and health matters, please contact the Occupational Safety Officer of the LD at 2559 2297.

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