Hong Kong... Part 2

Unfortunately the weather was not always sunny during our stay. However it gave us opportunity to see the Hong Kong Museum of Art in Victoria harbour.

Just near the entrance was a mirrored abstract sculpture.
Inside there were various exhibitions of historical artifacts and sculptures to modern art installations.

The exhibition that really stood out to me was the work of artist Wu Guanzhong. He was a contemporary Chinese artist. His work mainly focuses on the different aspects of life in China. The medium he uses varies from oil to watercolours. Unfortunately these photos do not do justice to the vibrancy and movements his work contents.

"Bitter Melon Homestead"

One of my favourite pieces is the one above. There was also a quote from Wu Guanzhong which I found moving.

"The bitter melon plant bears bitter melon fruits. This is blood. This is destiny. Time and again, halos and wreath, they are fruits of nothing but bitterness. Bitter melons are not bitter since, as I have inscribed, I have fully tasted the bitterest of the bitterest."

When we arrived back in the apartment that day we saw on the news that Wu Guanzhong had passed away that very day at the age of 90. He has left a wonderful collection of work and will be sorely missed.