中國書法是人類文明史上唯一得以延續千年以文字為體的藝術成就。書法藝術承載的不單是由功能性的文字傳意至抽象審美的歷程，更展現了人類文明發展長河中，個體的情感與精神面貌。展覽涵蓋超過七十件香港藝術館館藏香港藝術家的作品，從書法藝術與詩、舞、畫、樂之間的關係出發，讓大家從自己的知識體系及興趣中，發掘欣賞書法的樂趣，並重新審視面對科技發展高速迅猛的腳步，延續發展經典文化成果的價值。
Chinese calligraphy is the only script-based form of art that has thrived for over a millennium in the course of human civilisation. From purely a medium of communication, it has evolved into an embodiment of abstract aesthetic that represents the calligrapher's spirit and sentiments. This exhibition features over seventy artworks by Hong Kong artists from the collection of the Hong Kong Museum of Art. By exploring the interplay between calligraphy, prose and poetry, dance, painting, and music, the exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to discover the essence of calligraphic works through the lens of their own experience and interests, while re-examining the significance of preserving our cultural tradition amid the constant advances of technology.
Works by local artists of different disciplines are also featured, echoing the calligraphic works in the exhibition. Director Cheuk Cheung and choreographer Ong Yong-lock created a dance video installation, in which the dancer echoes each stroke of the calligraphy with force, posture, and rhythm. Composer and sound artist Alain Chiu created a series of sound works, with an ingenious melody that flows through the gallery, echoing the lively brushwork. Multimedia artist Ng Tsz-kwan captured the 3D information of calligraphers using volumetric video, and recreated their movements with 3D animation techniques on two projection walls to stimulate the viewer's imagination. A number of writers, poets, artists, and scholars have responded to the calligraphic works through writings or videos based on their professional expertise and personal experiences.
The exhibition will run from July 22 2022 to September 17 next year at the Hong Kong Art Gallery on the second floor of the HKMoA (10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon). For details of the exhibition and admission arrangements, please visit the website at hk.art.museum/en_US/web/ma/exhibitions-and-events/city-rhymes-the-melodious-notes-of-calligraphy.html or call 2721 0116.