An exhibition of artwork by teachers, pupils and alumni from Sheng Kung Hui Choi Kou School, entitled “Connecting with Love and Keep Moving Forward” to mark the Anglican school’s 100th anniversary, is on display at the Youth Art Exhibition and Performance Hall in Praça do Tap Seac.
According to the website of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), the event is sponsored by the bureau and organised by the school as part of a string of activities to celebrate the centenary.
This exhibition brings together more than 100 pieces of work created by pupils, teachers and alumni, including ceramic art, ceramic tile painting, glass painting, glass carving, photography, sketches, watercolours, calligraphy, ink painting and multimedia, showcasing the artists’ feelings and passion in creativity. The pupils’ work mainly comes from their art classes, while the pieces by the alumni have a wide range of themes, according to the website.
In addition to the school teachers responsible for the event, many pupils participated in the preparatory work on their own initiative, the website points out, including the design of the posters and the layout exhibition. The school hopes to enhance pupils’ creative thinking and self-confidence through the exhibition, and let them grow in the process of participating in the preparation of the event, the website underlines.
The exhibition runs until May 31 at the Youth Art Exhibition and Performance Hall in Praça do Tap Seac. It is open from noon to 8 p.m. every day (except Mondays). Admission is free.
As part of the government’s COVID-19 epidemic prevention measures, all visitors entering the venue must wear a facemask, have their temperature checked and present a digital health declaration.
For enquiries, please call 2856 2801 or 2856 5463 or visit the website www.dsej.gov.mo/peeaj.
Photos: Camy Tam
