The solo exhibition “Radiant Blue” by local artist Hu Jiawen (胡嘉雯) continues this week at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery in Nam Van, inviting exhibitiongoers to explore exhibits made between traditional painting and contemporary experimentation.
According to a recent statement from the gallery, Hu aims to present an artistic journey that examines imperfection, transformation and memory through a series of works blending ink, blue printing, and burnt gold leaf.
The exhibition, as described on the information board at the entrance, “echoes the tranquil depth of blue printing while alluding to the resplendent traces left by scorched gold leaf.”
Hu’s art is rooted in the techniques of Gongbi figure painting through the integration of experimental ink and the physical textures of burned foil.
Gongbi (工笔 – “meticulous brush”) is a traditional Chinese painting style characterised by thorough, realist, and highly detailed brushwork.
The use of gold leaf burning produces cracks and textures that transform perceived flaws into aesthetic qualities, aiming to symbolise the passage of time and the resilience of emotion, the message noted, adding that Hu’s works are executed on silk and rice paper, combining meticulous brushwork with layered ink to form dreamlike compositions.
With free admission, the works can be viewed until tomorrow, with exhibitiongoers able to visit today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 749 Avenida da Praia Grande, Luen Pong Building.
Local artist Hu Jiawen (胡嘉雯) poses during the opening ceremony of her solo exhibition “Radiant Blue” at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery in Nam Van on Tuesday. – Photos: Khalel Vallo
