Macau artist Wong Ka Long’s exhibition “Armed Culture or Cultural Arms – Helmet Series by Wong Ka Long” is opening at AFA on October 20.
Wong Ka Long graduated from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts with a solid foundation in sketching and classical sculpting. With his high artistic attainments, he as a modest and loyal spokesperson of the notables in the cultural and artistic sphere has created numerous sculptures of them that stand across the tiny city of Macau.
From the statue of Luís de Camões at the Taipa Houses to the bronze statue of Professor Jao Tsung-I, each one of them demonstrates his mastery and knowledge of the materials and techniques that characterize sculpture of the Italian Renaissance, Chinese Socialist Realism, and Western modern art. Nevertheless, Wong has never slowed down his pace.
With his art techniques, Wong has successfully conveyed his deep philosophical reflection on warfare. This exhibition weaves together ingeniously the three courses of warfare, embodied by authentic combat helmets and sound effects, culture, by imitated and manipulated helmets and military culture, by pieces of ordnance acquired through collection or charity sale. Wong’s artworks are the arms of culture as well as a culture that is itself armed. Apart from stretching the mind of the viewers by urging them to contemplate the intricate relationship between warfare and culture, his art also encourages them to create a culture of their own through experiencing their own ‘lives of thought’.
When: October 21–November 19, 2017
Where: Ground Floor, Tak Chun Macau, Art for All, Art Garden, 265 Avenida Dr. Rodrigi Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details, visit www.afamacau.com or +853 2836 6064
