Aquino is one of the few artists using English calligraphy creatively. With a graphic design background, he became fascinated with the beauty of hand painting, the different paper textures, traces and variations of pen strokes, and even the strength applied by different parts of the body. After a few years’ practice, he has brought English calligraphy into commercial use, thus giving the art more exposure.
In this exhibition at Ox Warehouse, the artist takes his art to another level by combining English calligraphy with ceramics and everyday utensils, and by using installations and partitions he merges his calligraphic work with the setting. Therefore this is rather a multimedia exhibition, than a mere showcase of English calligraphy, where every element, from wooden wares to promotional designs, has a delicate hand feel.
Prior to the exhibition Aquino specially went to Japan to make his own ceramics, and also did some carpentry work at Ox Warehouse backyard. With all elements being original and handcrafted, he attempts to bring the art to a higher level by integrating experimentalism, art and workmanship, to achieve a comprehensive result while starting his own creative revolution.
Aquino da Silva
Aquino is a Piscean whose artistic practice and passion lies in hand lettering art, calligraphy and detailed pencil drawings. Other than art, he is also devoted to his Judo practice. Aquino graduated from a local design institute and completed his Internship at a Bangkok graphic design company. He has had over twenty exhibitions in Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other countries. Last year, Aquino quit his full time design job to pursue his dream. By the end of the year, he successfully held and participated in a group exhibition at Saga Prefecture, Japan.
When: August 14 – September 18
Opening Hours：12:00 – 19:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)
Opening Ceremony：Saturday, August 13, 4pm
Workshop：August 20, 21 and September 4
Where: Ox Warehouse, No Cruzamento da Avenidado Coronel Mesquita coma Avenida Almirante Lacerda Macau
How much: Free admission
For Enquiry : +853 2853 0026
E-mail：[email protected]
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Workshop
You can write A to Z but the writing is not beautiful at all? Or is it faltering, as if blown by the wind? Now, it’s time to reappraise English calligraphy, learning how to write the classical style Copperplate fonts, rendering elegant, thin or thick strokes with a dip pen.
In this 4-hour workshop, the hosting artist will teach basic calligraphic concepts and how to apply strength on writing in order to generate a calligraphic sculptural touch, so as to rediscover the charm of handwriting, in search of a texture unattainable by computer-generated characters.
Each participant will receive a basic calligraphy kit that enables one to practice English calligraphy independently. The tutor will also show how to write artsy English letters, preparing participants to carry on by themselves the calligraphy exercises.
Date: Class A 20/8; Class B 21/8; Class C 4/9
Time: 14:00 – 18:30 (Include 30 min break)
Venue: 2F of Ox Warehouse
Suitable for: all interested persons above 16
Quota: 10 per class (Reservation are offered on first-come-first serve basis)
Fee: MOP $480 (covers one dip pen, nib, black ink, calligraphy exercise sheets, and a complimentary drink by the beverage sponsor on the workshop date)
What’s special: small classes, fine teaching starting with the very basics; each class includes exercise time and personal guidance; suitable for busy working people and those who desire to spend weekends in an artistic manner.
Enquiry & Reservation: Ox Warehouse | No Cruzamento da Avenidado Coronel Mesquita coma Avenida Almirante Lacerda Macau (Tel: +853 2853 0026)
＊Before registration and paying the fee please make sure that you can complete the full course, as class transfers, recapitulations and refunds are not allowed.
