Group photo of the members of the jury in front of the awarded works
The 32nd Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has received 260 works, which includes 78 Chinese paintings, 84 Western paintings and 98 pieces of Chinese calligraphy.
The judging was held this month at the Macau Forum, and a total of 56 works have been selected and awarded, including 19 Chinese and 19 Western paintings and 18 Chinese calligraphy pieces.
According to the IC’s statement, the judging focused on the Chinese and Western painting techniques and Chinese calligraphy categories.
The jury selected one winner for the “Best Work” in each category. Amongst the three winning works, Lam Wun Keng, who was selected to win the Western painting category, received the “Best Creation Special Prize.”
The selected winner will be invited to hold an individual exhibition.
“Best Work” for the Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy categories were awarded to Tam Chon Kit and Leong Lampo respectively.
This year, two young artists, Un Ka Ian and Guan Seng Lok, were awarded the “New Talent Prize” in the Chinese calligraphy category.
Winners of the “New Talent Prize” in the Chinese and Western painting category were Chan Chong Hei and Chan In Iong respectively. These winners will also be invited to hold a collective exhibition.
The selected and awarded works in this edition will be showcased in the 32nd Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists, which will be held at the beginning of September, at the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Temporary Exhibitions Gallery. All non-selected works will be available for collection from August 5 to 8 at the Macau Forum.
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