Fine Art Asia 典亞藝博 2024 —— Booth 展位 A3-A5 The Gallery by SOIL presents Contemporary Lacquer Paintings from China and Japan 當代中國及日本漆畫

Curated and presented by

The Gallery by SOIL

Lacquer painting is uniquely distinctive in Asian and Oriental art for several reasons. Firstly, it has an exceptionally long history, with origins tracing back over 7,000 years to ancient China, and 3,000 years in Japan. This centuries-old tradition has allowed the medium to evolve from a purely utilitarian waterproofing coating into a refined artistic technique in its own right. 

Secondly, the process of lacquer painting is highly intricate and demanding, requiring great skill and patience. Multiple layers of lacquer are painstakingly applied and polished, creating a smooth, lustrous surface that brilliantly showcases the vibrant colors. This meticulous execution sets lacquer painting apart from many other artistic media.

Thirdly, the finished works often depict serene, idyllic scenes that evoke a sense of tranquility, in contrast to the technical virtuosity required to produce them. This balance of delicate artistry and peaceful imagery is a hallmark of the lacquer painting tradition in Asian cultures. 

Finally, the unique material properties of lacquer, with its ability to create a durable, water-resistant surface, imbue the artworks with a distinctive aesthetic that is unmatched in other painting techniques. This blend of practical function and refined beauty is what makes lacquer painting truly unique within the broader canon of Asian and Oriental art. Lacquer art reached Europe in the 17th century through trading posts that bartered luxury objects from the Far East. In the 20th century, it famously caught the eye of fashion icon Coco Chanel, further cementing its status as a revered and influential artistic tradition.

漆畫在亞洲和東方藝術中有其獨特之處。首先，它擁有悠久的歷史，可以追溯到7000多年前的中國古代，以及3000多年前的日本。這個源遠流長的傳統使得這種媒體從單純的防水塗層演變成了一種精湛的藝術技法。

其次，漆畫的創作過程極為複雜精細，需要高超的技藝和耐心。漆畫家要反覆塗抹和打磨數層漆料，才能打造出光滑亮麗的表面，完美地展現出飽滿鮮艷的色彩。這種精益求精的執行手法使漆畫脫穎而出，與其他藝術媒體有著本質的區別。

第三，漆畫作品常常描繪出恬靜優美的場景，給人以寧謐祥和的感受，這與創作過程中的技術精湛形成了鮮明對比。這種細膩入微的藝術表達，正是亞洲文化中漆畫傳統的獨特印記。

最後，漆料本身獨特的材料屬性，能夠產生堅韌防水的表面，賦予作品一種無可比擬的獨特美感。這種兼具實用功能和精湛美學的融合，使漆畫在整個亞洲及東方藝術史上都獨樹一幟。漆藝於17世紀通過貿易往來自遠東傳入歐洲。在20世紀的時候，它更是引起了時尚偶像香奈兒的關注，進一步鞏固了它作為備受尊崇和影響力的藝術傳統的地位。

VIP Preview 貴賓預展：3.10 2 - 9pm

Open to public 公眾開放：4-6.10 11am - 7pm ; 7.10 11am - 6pm

Exhibition Venue 展覽地點：

Booth A3-A5, Hall 1C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

香港會議展覽中心 1C 展覽廳 A3-A5 展位

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Exhibition Highlights 展覽亮點

Contact for get the catalogue, enquiry and purchase.

歡迎聯絡取得目錄、查詢及收藏作品。

Hesitant 踟躕 

MA Ying 馬穎

Natural lacquer, wood, inlays of shell

天然大漆、木、螺鈿

H130 x W55 cm

Borrowed Shells 借用的螺鈿

SHI Yuguang 石宇光

Natural lacquer, wood, inlays of shell

天然大漆、木、螺鈿

H30 x W20 cm

No.8 Powder Palette Case 8號粉底盒

CHEN Jianbing 陳劍兵

Natural lacquer, tile ash

天然大漆、瓦灰

H55 x W40 cm

 Sky Garden 空中花園

GUO Tiantian 郭天天

Natural lacquer, metal powder, ramie, tile ash

天然大漆、金屬粉、苧麻、瓦灰

H125 x W89 x D8 cm 

A Quest for My Old Town-5 尋格系列-五

HU Jiebin 胡傑彬

Natural lacquer, tile ash

天然大漆、瓦灰

H100 x W60 cm 

Golden Maze 金色的迷宮

LIU Yang 劉楊

Natural lacquer, linen, soil powder, silver leaf, gold leaf

天然大漆、麻布、土粉、銀箔、金箔

H35 x W36 x D8 cm 

Image Series 象系列

YAO Bangliang 姚邦亮

Natural lacquer, tile ash, egg crate

天然大漆、瓦灰、蛋托

H30 x W30 cm 

The Summer that the Wind Blows 

風吹過的夏天

YU Chaosong 余潮松

Natural lacquer, tile ash, metal foil

大漆、瓦灰、金屬箔

H50 x W40 cm

A View from the Sky 俯瞰

Saki MORIYAMA 森山佐紀

Dry lacquer, eggshell

乾漆、蛋殼

H35 x W24 cm

If you are interested in any of these art pieces and would like us to arrange a private viewing for you, please email to team@craftbysoil.com or WhatsApp 95593908. 

若您對任何作品感興趣，而希望可安排私人會面時段，請電郵至 team@craftbysoil.com 或 WhatsApp 95593908 ，我們樂意為您服務。

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The Gallery by SOIL is dedicated to presenting the art of lacquer from Asia. It is probably the first gallery in Hong Kong which brings together lacquer masters and artists of diverse cultures, blending the traditional with the contemporary to showcase variety in the discipline.

Address:

Shop 102, 1/F, Barrack Block, Tai Kwun,

10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

Opening Hours:

12nn - 6pm Tuesday - Sunday

Enquiry: 5916 9266 / 9559 3908