Vincent Kwun Leung Lee
Vincent Kwun-leung LEE (Chinese: 李冠良, born 17 March 1986, in Hong Kong), graduated from Cheung Chau Government Secondary School in 2003 and Rosaryhill School in 2006. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) Degree in Visual Arts and a Master of Social Science Degree in China Studies (History Concentration) from Hong Kong Baptist University. During his studies at HKBU Academy of Visual Arts, Vincent learnt oil and acrylic painting under Ms. Cho Yeou-jui (卓有瑞女士)’s guidance. Vincent has ever served at Art Of Nature International Company Limited (天趣國際藝術傳播有限公司) as an Art Officer, and he is a Fine Artist. The majority of his pieces are about natural landscapes, oceans, waterfalls, human love, handsome boys and swimmers. He wants to talk about some trivial scenes that people rarely pay attention to. Inside the targets are the memories of his adolescence. He is good in using the realistic style but still reserving a great extent of self-expressive contexts.
Vincent's pieces were selected for "Malaysian Young Excellent Artist Exhibition 2010" at Penang State Art Gallery. Vincent held a solo exhibition at Hong Kong Cultural Centre in 2008, and participated in several joint exhibitions such as "Hot Off The Press 2007" in Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre.
His pieces have also been awarded a Tertiary Level Second Placer in "The 8th Philippines-China-Japan International Fine Arts Competition" organized by Asia Exchange Culture Centre. Vincent stresses that his pursuit on the idea of humanity is approachable, honest and empathetic, as it reflects the wholesome side of his intrinsic conditions.
Vincent likes to adopt ecological elements in his paintings to convey peaceful and harmonious ideas.
Vincent preserves both Catholic and Confucian faith through a humanistic manner of aesthetic description. His paintings reflect the strong emotional side of his innermost being, whereas the chrominance that he adopts is a sort of organic nutrients to tranquilize people's mentality. Vincent attempts to convey a message of "reconciliation with the Immensity of our Universe". He persists with his bourgeoisie temperaments to paint enigmatic figures and trivial scenes, which enhance the optical delights of widespread art lovers.
Exhibitions and activities
- 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 "Chinese Painting & Calligraphy Exhibition for the National Day Celebration of People’s Republic of China" Jointly launched by Island District Council and Cheung Chau Rural Committee, Cheong Hoi Restaurant
- 2003 "Inter-school Invitational Painting & Calligraphy Exhibition for the Grand Opening of The Art Destiny" Kwong Kwok-wai Elected Island District Councillor Office, The Art Destiny of Cheung Chau
- 2004 "Joint-school Environmental Art Exhibition" Rosaryhill School (Secondary Section) and Sheung Kwai Chung Government Secondary School, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
- 2004 "Barrie Ho Interior Design Workshop" Featured in RTHK’s programme “Design in Progress”
- 2004 "Pop Art Exhibition" Hong Kong Youth Arts Festival 2004, Hong Kong Arts Centre
- 2005 "Inter-school Chinese Ink Installation Exhibition" Sun Hung Kai Properties Chinese Ink Association, Sha Tin New Town Plaza
- 2006 "18+19 S.7 Graduates’ Visual Arts Exhibition", Rosaryhill School (Secondary Section), The Artland Gallery of Hong Kong Lockhart Centre
- 2007 "Hot Off The Press" Hong Kong Graphic Art Fiesta 2007, Jointly organized by Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Art Horizon Printmaking Studio, Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
- 2008 "Works – Painting Exhibition of Academy of Visual Arts Students" HKBU Academy of Visual Arts, HKBU Lam Woo International Conference Centre (Painting Exhibition Coordinator)
- 2008 "In Progress – Painting Exhibition of Academy of Visual Arts Students" HKBU Academy of Visual Arts, HKBU Academy of Visual Arts Gallery
- 2008 "Centenary Visual Arts Exhibition" Cheung Chau Government Secondary School, Exhibition Gallery of Hong Kong Central Library
- 2008 "ORGANIC - Paintings by Vincent Lee Kwun-leung", Foyer Exhibition Area of Hong Kong Cultural Centre
- 2009 ": AVA Graduation Exhibition 2009", HKBU Academy of Visual Arts Campus
- 2010 TVB Jade Channel - "The New Cultural Horizon" (An interview on personal art experiences)
- 2010 "Young Excellent Artists 2010" (Pelukis Muda Berbakat - 2010), ArtGroup International, Penang State Art Gallery (Paras Bawah, Dewan Sri Pinang, Lebuh Light, 10200 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia)
- 2010 "ECO ART fest - Charity Eco Art Auction Dinner", ArtGroup International, The Shangri-La Hotel of Penang (Trader's Hotel, Magazine Road, 10300 Penang)
- 2010 "Rosarian Art Exhibition", Rosaryhill School, Rosaryhill School Basement Visual Arts Gallery
- 2011 "Return to Alma Mater - Solo Exhibition of Vincent Lee Kwun-leung", Rosaryhill School, Rosaryhill School Basement Visual Arts Gallery
- 2012 "Benevolence - Solo Fine Arts Exhibition by Vincent Lee Kwun-leung", Hong Kong Fringe Club, The Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery of Hong Kong Fringe Club
- 2013 "Embrace of Love" Party-cum-Exhibition, 12th Floor Cafe of Chai Wan Youth Square
- 2013 "CCGSS 105th Anniversary Visual Arts Exhibition" Cheung Chau Government Secondary School, Lower Block Exhibition Hall of Hong Kong City Hall
- 2013 "Artscanyon Group Artists Arts Show 2013", Artscanyon Arts Gallery Group (Official website: http://artscanyon.com/exhibition-hall-east-pavilion.html)
- 2014 "IGNITE! Lightning Talks By Hong Kong Artists", Art Promotion Office, Oil Street
- 2014 "The Art of Chinese Painting" (Academic Lecture), Opus Dei, Sui Wo Study Centre
Awards
- 1998 Merit in Primary Level, "2000th Anniversary of Sacred Year Poster Design Competition", Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
- 2003 Champion in Senior Secondary Level, "Inter-school Chinese Calligraphy Competition", launched by Outlying Islands Art & Culture Promotion Committee, sponsored by Island District Cultural Affairs Office
- 2005 Champion in Senior Secondary Level, "Competition on the Design of Banner for Recycling of Rechargeable Battery", launched by Environmental Protection Department
- 2005 2nd-Runner-Up in Senior Secondary Level, "More Green, Less Fuel – Inter-school Painting Competition", launched by Green Sense
- 2005 Merit in Senior Secondary Level, "City of Love, Hong Kong is it! – Postcard Design Competition", launched by Lion Club International 303 District Hong Kong & Macau Branch
- 2005 Merit in Senior Secondary Level, "Life 1CC – Anti-Drug Comic Competition", Jockey Club Tsuen Wan Belvedere Garden Hong Kong Children & Youth Service Centre
- 2005 "Student Artist of the Year", Rosaryhill School (Secondary Section)
- 2009 Tertiary Level Second Placer in "The 8th Philippines-China-Japan International Fine Arts Competition" organized by Asia Exchange Culture Association Philippines Incorporated
- 2009 "Outstanding Graduate of the Year 2009", Hong Kong Baptist University
- 2012 "Outstanding Atmospheric Mood Creation Award", Artscanyon Arts Gallery Group
External links
- ArtReview - 香港藝術評論; 新成員: Vincent Lee 李冠良先生
- Saatchi Online: Artist Vincent Kwun Leung Lee
- 中國雅昌藝術網: 天趣與大馬ArtGroup International年青藝術交流
- Art Of Nature International Company Limited: Chan Kwun-nam and Vincent Lee participate in "Young Excellent Artist 2010" exhibition at Penang State Museum and Art Gallery
- Charity Art Auction Dinner - July 2010 at Traders Hotel, Penang
- Sicardgallery - Contemporary Chinese Artists (Vincent Lee Kwun-Leung)
- Artscanyon Arts Gallery - Arts Exhibition Hall (East Pavilion)
- The Art of Chinese Painting (Speaker: Vincent LEE Kwun-leung)
- 李冠良 Lee Kwun-leung, Vincent / 燃點!香港藝術創意閃現 Ignite! Lightning Talks by Hong Kong Artists
- "Xu Beihong: Painting as a nationalistic propaganda of enforcing China for political and ideological changes" - thesis research by Vincent Lee Kwun-leung
- "Xu Beihong: Chinese-ink painting as a nationalistic propaganda of enforcing China for political and ideological changes" - "eBookily.org" download
- "Xu Beihong: Chinese-ink painting as a nationalistic propaganda of enforcing China for political and ideological changes" - "Askives?" download
- "Xu Beihong: Chinese-ink painting as a nationalistic propaganda of enforcing China for political and ideological changes" - "ebookbrowse" download