Sun Museum Presents “Colour by Wong May Lee” and “Colour by Lam Yi Kei”Sun Museum

Sun Museum will concurrently present two exhibitions, "Colour by Wong May Lee" and "Colour by Lam Yi Kei" from 25th August to 7th October, 2023. The exhibitions will showcase 85 ceramic creations and precious ancient kiln finds by Hong Kong female ceramics artist Wong May Lee, as well as 30 oil paintings by artist Lam Yi Kei.

Among Wong May Lee’s numerous works, her celadon series stands out. Celadon glaze is the earliest glaze in Chinese ceramics, with Longquan kiln's meizi qing (plum green) and fen qing (powder blue) being particularly renowned. Meizi qing works are especially rare and captivating. Wong visited the Longquan kiln more than 20 years ago to learn the relevant techniques, also introducing Western ceramic techniques to local craftsmen. The exhibition showcases her exquisite pieces, such as the "Plum green celadon vase with floral decoration” and the celadon dish "Joyful" , both fired in the Longquan kiln. The former showcases wheel-throwing technique with intricate engraving and a lustrous and elegant glaze, while the latter combines wheel-throwing with handbuilding, presenting a simple but playful form. The high iron content in the clay reveals its original reddish-brown color beneath the thin glaze, embodying the distinctive characteristics of Chinese ceramic art, known as zi kou (a purple rim) and tie zu (an iron-rust-coloured foot).

"Colour by Lam Yi Kei" presents oil paintings created by the veteran artist since 2013, reflecting his life experiences over the past decade. Lam's works primarily focus on landscapes and figures, with themes revolving around people and objects related to his personal experiences, capturing these familiar life records with oil paints. Lam has travelled to famous museums across Europe, learning from the masterpieces and enriching his artistic life through these journeys. He excels at capturing the trajectory, angle, and intensity of light, manipulating light and shadow to create exceptional ambience. His works exude the qualities of Western Classical and Impressionist paintings.

Mr. Yeung Chun Tong, Director of the Sun Museum said, "Wong May Lee 's remarkable achievement lies in reviving Chinese ceramic art and integrating non-Chinese ceramic techniques, resulting in delightful glazes. Lam Yi Kei, through studying classic works, delighting both himself and others with his paintings. Both artists have gone through extensive journeys in their artistic pursuits, refining their works to bring joy to viewers."

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