Created over the course of one year, this series of paintings that make up Traverse depict Arabian culture in Hu Yongkai’s unique style, which fuses the form and technique of Chinese painting with the vivid colour of Western art. The exhibition consists of over 60 exquisitely composed works, including scenes inspired by Hu’s visits to the Middle East and the UAE, and paintings portraying his more typical subject: elegant Chinese ladies at leisure. The works are divided into three series: Arab Theme, Chinese Theme and Faces of Muslims – a collection of delightful portraits whose subjects which will be familiar to anyone living in or visiting the UAE.
Born in Beijing in 1945, Hu Yongkai attended the prestigious Central Academy of Fine Arts. From 1964 to 1985 he served as an art director at the Shanghai Animation Film Studio, and then lectured at the Fine Arts College of Shanghai University before moving to Hong Kong in 1988. He is now a resident of the United States and divides his time between his home in California and studio in Hong Kong.
He has exhibited and received awards in a number of national art exhibitions including the Century Chinese Painting Exhibition, China Contemporary Painting Exhibition in the British Museum, Hong Kong Art Biennale, Beijing International Fine Arts Biennale and the Shenzhen International Ink and Wash Biennale. He has held solo exhibitions in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Tokyo, amongst others.
His works have been collected by organizations such as the National Art Museum of China, Shanghai Gallery, Hong Kong Art Gallery, Hong Kong Cultural Museum, Beijing Gallery, Denmark Royal Art Gallery, HSBC, Citibank, and by both domestic and international collectors.
Traverse by Hu Yongkai is part of DUCTAC’s Season 11/12, a multidisciplinary arts festival featuring a host of high-calibre artists and performers from around the globe. SEASON 2011/12 includes visual art, music, dance, drama and film events providing the community with a rich cultural programme throughout the winter.
Traverse: Hu Yongkai
Date: Wednesday 16th – Wednesday 23rd November
Opening: 7.30pm, Wednesday 16th November
Gallery hours: 9am – 10pm (Saturday to Thursday)
2pm – 10pm (Fridays and Public Holidays)
Venue: Gallery of Light, DUCTAC
Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
Price: Free
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