Bulletin Spring‧Summer 1999

Artist at Work Wang Mingming' s Rendition of the University The University's campus is breathtaking. To capture its essence in a painting is no easy task,' said renowned Chinese painter Wang Mingming. A National First-class Artist and vice-president of the Beijing Studio of Traditional Chinese Painting, Mr. Wang was invited to be artist-in-residence 1998-99 by the University in celebration of its 35th anniversary. As such he has made brush-and-ink paintings of the University, and conducted lectures and demonstrations for students of the Department of Fine Arts. During his visit to the University from 18th October to 7th November last year, he completed 13 paintings. These were exhibited at the foyer of Sir Run Run Shaw Hall from 6th to 16th January 1999. Mr. Wang (middle) himself joined Prof. Arthur K.C. Li (left), vice-chancellor of the University, and Prof. Ambrose King (right ), pro-vice-chancellor, in the ribbon cutting ceremony held on 5th January. The University plans to use that series of paintings for its year 2000 calendar. Chinese University Bulletin Spring • Summer 1999 2 6