Hong Kong pioneer, Lui Shou-kwan, played an important role in modernising ink paintings between the 1950s to 1970s. Through his persistent experimentation and dedication, he established a new standard in Chinese ink painting as early as the 1950s. His innovative approach to ink and wash, which eventually led to his unique Zen paintings, has inspired a whole generation of Hong Kong artists. As a result of Lui's new approach, Hong Kong became the first city to emerge as a centre of new ink painting. Many famous Hong Kong artists are his followers, such as Wucius Wong, Pat Hui, Kan Tai Keung, Leung Kui Ting. His works are collected by the Hong Kong Museum of Art; National Historical Museum, Taipei, Taiwan; Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Ashmoleum Museum, Oxford, UK; De Yong Museum, San Francisco, US; Museu Luis de Camoes, Macau.

In this exhibition, we will display 10 paintings dated from 1963-1971, including his well-known “Zen painting” and “Zen Lotus”, together with his Taiwan landscape and Hong Kong harbour scene.