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The Centenary of China's 1911 Revolution: Paintings and Woodcut Prints by Fong So exhibition will be held from September 5 to October 15, 2011 at G/F, Main Library, HKU. 

Opening Ceremony
Sep 5 (Mon), 12noon, Main Library, HKU

Open for Public Viewing
Sep 17 (Sat), 1pm - 6pm, Main Library, HKU

MEET THE ARTIST!
Guided Tour
Sep 17 (Sat), 2pm - 3pm, Main Library, HKU 

Master Class
Sep 17 (Sat), 3:30pm - 5:30pm, Convocation Room, 2/F, Main Building, HKU
(*There will be an opportunity for participants to take part in the process of making woodcut prints.)

About the exhibition:
Mr Fong So's series of paintings and woodcut prints on the centenary of the Xinhai Revolution is an artist's interpretation and reflection of the lifetime of Dr Sun Yat-sen and his legacy.  It is an attempt by the artist to explore, through a series of artworks, what China has been through over the past century and what the future holds for Chinese people.  Special emphasis is given to the unique role played by Hong Kong during this period.

About Mr Fong So:
Mr Fong So is a journalist-turned-artist. He was an editor of a current affairs magazine for 18 years. His works have been exhibited in Hong Kong, Korea and the UK. With the traditional Chinese medium of brush and ink, the content and genre of his work obviously differ from those of traditional Chinese painting. He also works with woodcut prints.

Registration: http://100.hku.hk/fongsoexhibition

Enquiries: Ms Brenda Lau (2219 4726 / bhwl@hku.hk)
Jointly presented by HKU Libraries and HKU Centenary Celebrations Secretariat