Newsletter No. 16

CUHK Newsletter No.16 Mar. 1991 Art Gallery Exhibition The Art Gallery will mount an exhibition of 'The Art of the Gao Brothers of the Lingnan School, at the west wing galleries from 6th April to 12th May. Some 80 paintings by Gao Jianfu, Gao Qifeng and Gao Jianseng w i ll be displayed, with emphasis on the works of Jianfu, the eldest of the three. Gao Jianfu (1879-1951) first studied painting with Ju Lian, a co-founder of the Geshan School. But later, inspired by contemporary Japanese paintings, he dedicated himself to the 'New Chinese Painting Movement', which aimed at reforming the traditional painting style. He succeeded in introducing into Chinese painting new subject matter, and many innovations in composition, colouring and brush techniques. He established a powerful and expressionistic personal style and founded the influential Lingnan School. Both Qifeng (1889-1933) and Jianseng (1895-1916 )， his younger brothers, were influenced by his style. Qifeng attained equal prominence, while Jianseng's promising artistic life was abruptly cut short by his untimely death at the age of 20. Collectively they have been known as the 'Three Gaos’ or the ‘Gao Brothers'. All exhibits will be selected from the permanent collection of the Art Gallery and they represent a most comprehensive collection of paintings by the Gaos. The Art Gallery has also compiled a folly illustrated catalogue for this exhibition. All are welcome. New Asia College Staff Association Executive Committee The New Asia College Staff Association recently elected its 1990-91 Executive Committee. Office-bearers for the year are as follows: Chairman : Mr. Lo Mau-hing Vice-Chairman : Dr. Chu Ka-hou Secretary : Mrs. Faith Ho Treasurer: Mr. Danny W. L. Cheng Social Conveners: Mrs. Tung Ho Suk-ching (coordinator) Dr. Frederick H. M. Cheung Mrs. Lam Hui Kwong-wai Mr. Clement Y. K. So Miss Peggy Wong Stewards: Dr. Leonard Chu (coordinator) Dr. Fok Tai-fai Dr. Walter King Dr. Henry N. C. Wong Dr. Wong Wai-leung Walk for Chung Chi's 40th Anniversary Chung Chi College organized a 'Walk for the 40th Anniversary, on Sunday, 24th February to raise funds for its 40th anniversary celebrations to take place in October this year. The event started at 9.00 a.m. in the Lingnan Stadium on the Chung Chi campus. The Rev. Canon Dr. Alan Chan, acting head of college, officiated at the opening ceremony. After a traditional lion's dance and the setting free of colourful balloons, some 120 participants began their walk around the campus. Participants included students, staff members, and college alumni of all ages and their families. They set off from the Lingnan Stadium, travelled up the campus past the University Library and Fung King Hey Building, went down Shaw College along Residence Lane 1 ， and returned to Chung Chi Tang on the Chung Chi campus via the Campus Circuit. The whole journey took about two hours. The weather was perfect for the walk and all enjoyed meeting old friends, making new acquaintances, and at the same time raising money for the 40th birthday of Chung Chi. The major sponsors of the event were the Chung Chi Staff Club and 11 college alumni who each pledged $10 for every participant in the walk. 8