The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO) proudly presented the “Art at Heart - Chu Tat Shing Art Exhibition” as the debut of the 2023 Hong Kong Week on August 3.
Jointly presented by the HKETO and the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, the “Art at Heart - Chu Tat Shing Art Exhibition” features a life-sized, never-seen-before statue of Bruce Lee, specifically designed and created for Canada by award-winning and renowned Hong Kong sculpture master Chu Tat-shing, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the passing of the legend martial arts superstar.
The exhibition, running from August 4 through August 13, will also showcase a lineup of over 30 art pieces from Chu’s studio which include a sculpture of young Sun Yat Sen during his student days in Hong Kong, as well as captivating cursive Chinese calligraphy sculptures. It will also offer visitors an unforgettable experience with talks, workshops and live demonstrations.
Delivering a welcome speech at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, the Director of the HKETO, Ms Emily Mo, said that HKETO was honoured to bring the master art pieces of Chu to the Canadian audience.
“Bruce Lee is an iconic figure who not only shaped Hong Kong’s heritage but also exemplified the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. It is an immense honor to introduce the esteemed Hong Kong artist, Master Chu Tat Shing, who has graciously created a new sculpture of Bruce Lee for sharing with the art lovers in Canada,” she said.
Ms Mo also highlighted Hong Kong’s unique status as a place where East meets West for arts and culture, adding that the West Kowloon Cultural District stands as a testament to this new role of Hong Kong, offering a world-class ensemble of cultural performances, exhibitions, and immersive experiences all year round.
Besides the exhibition, the HKETO is hosting the 2023 Hong Kong Week themed “Hello Hong Kong” between end-July and end-September to feature Hong Kong’s new strengths, promising economic prospects and fresh cultural vision.
“The unveiling of this exhibition serves as a gateway to the 2023 Hong Kong Week. This dynamic event provides updates about Hong Kong’s new developments and achievements in various fields,” Ms Mo said.
Activities of the 2023 Hong Kong Week include art and photo exhibitions, film festivals, musical drama performances and a national business conference to be held in different Canadian cities.
Details of the 2023 Hong Kong Week can be found on the event’s dedicated webpage at hongkongweek2023.hketo.ca.
香港經貿處主辦「朱達誠藝術作品展──藝道融心」為2023香港周展開序幕
香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿處）於八月三日主辦「藝道融心──朱達誠藝術作品展」，為2023香港周活動展開序幕。
「藝道融心──朱達誠藝術作品展」由香港經貿處及大多倫多中華文化中心聯合呈獻，首次展出由國際知名及屢獲殊榮的香港雕塑家朱達誠特地為是次加拿大展覽而設計及創作、真人原大的李小龍雕像，以紀念這位傳奇武術巨星逝世50周年。
展覽由八月四日至十三日舉行，展出朱氏逾30件作品，包括青年孫中山在香港接受教育時的人像，以及線條柔美的中國草書書法雕塑，並會舉辦講座、工作坊和現場雕塑示範，讓參加者親身體驗藝術的樂趣，經驗難忘。
香港經貿處處長巫菀菁為展覽開幕禮致歡迎辭時指出，香港經貿處很榮幸能把朱氏的藝術作品帶來加拿大讓當地觀眾欣賞。
巫菀菁說：「李小龍是香港極具代表性的人物。他不但塑造了香港的文化遺產，更突顯香港中外文化交匯的特質。朱達誠老師用心創造新的李小龍雕像，並與多倫多的藝術迷分享，我們能向加拿大介紹如此值得尊敬的香港藝術家，實在深感榮幸。」
巫菀菁表示香港作為中外藝術文化交流的樞紐，扮演獨特角色。她指出西九文化區無間斷提供世界級的文化表演、展覽和沉浸式體驗活動，展示香港成功發揮此新角色。
除了是次展覽之外，香港經貿處由七月底至九月底舉辦以「你好﹗香港」為題的2023香港周，介紹香港的最新的優勢、經濟強項和文化視野。
巫菀菁說：「是次藝術作品展的揭幕亦標示着2023香港周正式開展，一連串精彩節目必能讓大家了解香港在多方面的發展和成就。」
2023香港周活動在加拿大不同城市舉行，包括多個藝術展覽及相展、電影節、音樂劇表演及國際商務會議。
詳情請瀏覽2023香港周活動專屬網頁hongkongweek2023.hketo.ca。
