{"id":234688,"date":"2026-03-24T20:45:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk\/?post_type=press&p=234688"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:25:48","slug":"cuhk-s-h-ho-college-launches-the-forging-of-life-artworks-by-chu-tat-shing-a-four-decade-retrospective-showcasing-the-hong-kong-spirit","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk\/en\/press\/cuhk-s-h-ho-college-launches-the-forging-of-life-artworks-by-chu-tat-shing-a-four-decade-retrospective-showcasing-the-hong-kong-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"CUHK S.H. Ho College launches \u201cThe Forging of Life: Artworks by Chu Tat-shing\u201d A four-decade retrospective showcasing the Hong Kong spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-234688","press","type-press","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"title_alt":"CUHK S.H. Ho College launches \u201cThe Forging of Life: Artworks by Chu Tat-shing\u201d\r\nA four-decade retrospective showcasing the Hong Kong spirit","sub_title_alt":"","press_date":"20260324","keep":false,"details":"

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) S.H. Ho College held the opening ceremony of \u201cThe Forging of Life: Artworks by Chu Tat-shing\u201d <\/strong>today (24 March). The exhibition features a collection of selected artworks in various styles created by renowned Hong Kong sculptor Mr Chu Tat-shing<\/strong> from 1980 to 2024, including figurative sculptures, abstract sculptures and jiaomo<\/em> (dried ink) human figure paintings, for a comprehensive overview of his techniques and artistic life. The exhibition runs from today until 5 October 2026 at the gallery of Chan Chun Ha Hall, S.H. Ho College.<\/p>\r\n

Officiating guests at the opening ceremony included Mr Chu<\/strong> himself; Professor Joseph Ting Sun-pao<\/strong>, Former Chief Curator of the Hong Kong Museum of History; Mr Lam Kwok-fai<\/strong>, Museum Director of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum; Mr Tai Sheung-shing<\/strong>, Under Secretary for Housing in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, People\u2019s Republic of China, and Former President of the Hong Kong Sculpture Society; Mr Shen Ping<\/strong>, renowned Hong Kong painter; Professor Ambrose King Yeo-chi<\/strong>, Emeritus Professor, Department of Sociology, CUHK; and Professor Vincent Mok Chung-tong<\/strong>, Master of S.H. Ho College, CUHK.<\/p>\r\n

In his welcome address at the opening ceremony, Professor Mok commented: \u201cThis is the College\u2019s first major art exhibition in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The College is deeply honoured to invite Mr Chu Tat-shing to present a solo retrospective at the College. His works not only chronicle the stories of Hong Kong but also exhibit his own vibrant life force. A close look at each piece reveals both his deep affection for Hong Kong and his meticulous craftsmanship in form, materials and ideas. The Home<\/em> Chinese character sculpture on the College lawn is also his work. Over the years, Mr Chu has created nine sculptures<\/a> for different departments at CUHK, reflecting his long-standing, meaningful connection with the University.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Mr Tai noted: \u201cMr Chu has been iconic in terms of his contribution to Hong Kong\u2019s art and culture with his works displaying at CUHK and across the city. In 2006, Mr Chu launched the Hong Kong Sculpture Society, creating a platform for industry exchange and learning along with his humble and selfless dedication. His technique goes beyond achieving lifelike facial features, anatomy, texture, and hair. With exceptional manual dexterity and precision, he breathes soul into his pieces, giving the sculptures both life and spirit. I encourage the audience to look closely and, through the works, appreciate Mr. Chu\u2019s unwavering, forward-looking spirit and the tenderness that informs his art.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Professor King said: \u201cCUHK is steeped in a rich humanistic atmosphere and Mr Chu\u2019s works are also scattered throughout the CUHK campus. Among the many artistic disciplines, sculpture is the most difficult one to master. When Mr Chu created the statue of Dr Sun Yat-sen, no one in the world knew what Dr Sun in his young age actually looked like; yet, under Mr Chu\u2019s skilful hands, the statue of Dr Sun Yat-sen is lifelike and exudes a profound spirit. In the history of Chinese art, sculpture has not been a dominant art form, and the sculptors who have gone down in history are few and far between. Mr Chu has achieved a synthesis of realism and expressionism, reaching the very pinnacle of his art.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Mr Chu added: \u201cI would like to express my sincere gratitude to the teachers, students and friends who have joined us here today. Creating eight figure statues and one running script sculpture for CUHK was no easy feat. These sculptures depict many of the University\u2019s scholars and community leaders, and include the calligraphic sculpture of the character \u2018\u5bb6\u2019 (Home) at the S.H. Ho College. The \u2018\u5bb6\u2019 sculpture was inspired by the \u2018Liberty\u2019, \u2018Equality\u2019, and \u2018Fraternity\u2019 sculptures in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park. The creation of the \u2018\u5bb6\u2019 sculpture was a challenging process, requiring the hammering of over a hundred copper plates. I am truly grateful for all the support and encouragement along my journey in sculpture.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

On the opening day, Mr Chu also delivered a public lecture, \u201cMy Artistic Life\u201d, in which he looked back on his creative journey and explained representative works, helping the audience better understand the ideas behind them. After the lecture, he gave a live sculpture demonstration, allowing visitors to observe his creative process up close and exchange views with him.<\/p>\r\n

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\u201cThe Forging of Life: Artworks by Chu Tat-shing\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Until 5 October 2026<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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The Gallery, G\/F-1\/F., Chan Chun Ha Hall, S.H. Ho College, CUHK<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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