“Dreaming in Frames — Solo Exhibition of Véronique Wong” opened on Saturday at the Cardinal Newman* Centre for Culture and Arts Performance of Macau (CCCN Macau), aiming to trace the local artist’s creative journey from the 1970s to 2007 through more than 35 works spanning painting, video, and documentary.
Véronique Wong’s full name is Véronique Wong Chio Peng.
According to the information board at the entrance to the exhibition, the exhibits explore Wong’s multifaceted practice across distinct creative phases – from her formative years studying painting under masters Tam Che Seng and Chen Shou Soo, to her sketches of old Macau streets, and her video art produced while studying at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts de Lyon (“National School of Fine Arts of Lyon”) in France.
The showcase also features her early documentary works portraying Macau’s communities before Macau’s return to the motherland in 1999, the message noted, adding that as a pioneer of video art and video installation in Macau, Wong created her first experimental video, titled “Light (“Lumière”),” in 1988, and her first video installation “Every Day is 24 Hours” for the 2nd Macau International Art Biennale in 1995.
Her later documentaries, including about Ilha Verde district and (the long-defunct) Kun Nam Tea House, recorded the city’s social transformation during a defining era. The exhibition also sheds light on Wong’s dedication to art education, reflecting her 25-year commitment to teaching and her contributions to emotional and creative learning for children and teachers alike, the message added.
Through its blend of moving images, sketches, and community stories, “Dreaming in Frames” not only shows Wong’s evolution as an artist but also invites exhibitiongoers to connect with Macau’s cultural memory and the enduring dialogue between art, history, and humanity, according to the message.
With free admission, the exhibition is open to exhibitiongoers until November 16. It is open from Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The centre is located at 55 Calçada da Vitória (得勝斜路55號地下).
*Cardinal John Henry Newman (1801–1890) was one of the most important and influential figures in 19th-century religious thought. He was a renowned theologian, intellectual, writer, and eventually a cardinal of the Catholic Church. His significance stems from his profound journey from Anglicanism to Catholicism and the powerful ideas he developed along the way. – DeepSeek
Photos by Khalel Vallo
