A total of 82 pieces/sets of artworks are on display at Tap Seac Gallery in Praça do Tap Seac for this year’s “Collective Exhibition of Macao Artists”.
Submissions for the exhibition, a Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) statement points out, were called for last year, with 406 pieces/sets of artworks by 190 participants received. The exhibits are the winning and shortlisted artworks after a preliminary and second review.
The statement underlines that calligraphy, painting and seal carving are “the essence of Chinese traditional culture”. As in previous years, a large number of artists and “art aficionados” submitted their works, with the statement pointing out that there was a considerable increase in the number of both submissions and participants.
The age of the participants ranged from 13 to 84 years, with a “significant increase” in those aged 29 or younger, according to the statement, suggesting an increasing interest in the traditional art form.
The statement adds that the genres and subjects of the submitted artworks are varied, with Chinese painting and calligraphy accounting for the majority of the exhibition, while there is a higher number of modern ink and wash artworks, as well as coloured canvas and bark paintings, than in previous years.
The works cover a variety of subjects, with some depicting Macau’s development, inspiring people to move forward despite the COVID-19 pandemic and portraying Macau’s relaxed ambience.
The statement concludes that Macau’s artists are dedicated to continuing the art of calligraphy, painting, seal carving, and “pursuing traditional art innovation in a contemporary environment”.
The exhibition runs until June 26. It is open daily, including public holidays, from 10 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free.
In line with the Health Bureau’s (SSM) COVID-19 pandemic prevention measures, visitors must wear a facemask, undergo a temperature check, present a valid “Venue QR Code” and the “Macao Health Code” of the day, and follow on site measures.
Various works showcased at the Collective Exhibition of Macao Artists exhibited at the Tap Seac Gallery in Praça do Tap Seac.
Photos: Rui Pastorin
