Wucius Wong has worked to bring attention to Hong Kong's efforts in Chinese contemporary art, and was one of the first artists to bring modernism to the region.
10 Facts About Wucius Wong
1.
2.
Wucius Wong began studying art in 1955 under Lui Shou-Kwan, the prominent Hong Kong ink artist.
3.
Wucius Wong was awarded a masters degree in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
4.
Wucius Wong has taught such artists as Wong Chung-yu, and was an inspiration of Rosamond Brown, a British artist who lived in Hong Kong.
5.
Wucius Wong was inspired by the landscape paintings of the Song dynasty, the geometric designs of the Bauhaus movement, and the textured strokes of the Chinese ink movement.
6.
From 25 May to 4 July 1962, Wucius Wong's work was exhibited at the major exhibition, Hong Kong Art Today, at the Hong Kong City Hall Museum and Art Gallery.
7.
Wucius Wong eventually established a permanent Hong Kong home in 1997.
8.
Wucius Wong worked with Pat Suet-bik Hui in creating a mix of painting, poetry, and calligraphy.
9.
Wucius Wong has been recognised by the Asia Society through their Asia Arts Game Changer Awards.
10.
Wucius Wong's works have been sold by Sotheby's in Hong Kong.