Sunday, June 10, 2012

A Beautiful Journey 2012


Abstract (1000), 41x51cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1001), 41x51cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1002), 41x51cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas




Abstract (1004), 20x25cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1005), 15x20cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1006), 41x51cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1007), 25x50.5cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1008), 41x51cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1009), 41x51cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1010), 41x51cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1011), 41x51cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1012), 41x51cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1013), 15x30.5cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1014), 20x25cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Abstract (1015), 20x25cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Bow Valley, Canadian Rockies, 91X91cm, 2012, Oil On Canvas



Dawson Falls, North Island, NZ, 41x51cm, Oil On Canvas



Himalayas Abstract, 91x91cm, 2009, Oil On Canvas



Ice Falls, Canadian Rockies, 41x41cm, Oil On Canvas



Long View, Canadian Rockies, 91x213cm, Oil On Canvas



Snow Passion, Himalayas, 91x91cm, 2009, Oil On Canvas



The Kootenay, National Park, Alberta, 46x46cm, 2009, Oil On Canvas



Untitled, 38x54cm, 2010, Oil On Canvas



Winter Solstice, 31x41cm, 2009, Oil On Canvas



Abstraction, 71 x 71cm, Oil on Canvas



Lake Louise, Alberta in Winter, 46x46cm, 2009, Oil On Canvas



Mist, Mt.Robson, Canadian Rockies, 46x46cm, 2009, Oil On Canvas



Mt. Assiniboine in the Canadian Rockies, 46x46cm, 2009, Oil On Canvas



A View of the Rockies From Air Near Jasper, 45x77cm, 2009, Oil On Canvas






“A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY”

at Top Art Gallery
by RICHARD WONG. 


Richard Wong’s inspirations are largely derived from nature’s pristine and wondrous beauty which had enthralled him in his travels throughout the countries of the Pacific rims and many other Asia countries including Yunnan, Tibet, Nepal and Silk Road – China.

The call of the mountains, this time the lure of the Rockies of Canada, has proved too irresistible for Richard Wong, the intrepid Mountain Man, to ignore. Having trekked the lonely and desolate mountain ranges of the Himalayas and the Kunlun Shan located in Sichuan, Province of South West China in the late 1990’s Richard Wong is off again, this time westwards to the Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Along the way, he will no doubt make a detour to the Okotoks and Lake Louise with its sheer and transparent water, glistening in the sun like diamonds and the mirror image of the surrounding mountains transposed on its calm waters.

And now the admirers of Richard Wong’s artistry and creation will no doubt forget the hectic hustle and bustle of life to pause, reflect and admire the true wonder and glory of one of nature's greatest creation, the Rockies of Canada.

The exhibition will be held  from the 11th June till 25th June 2012
Venue: TOP ART GALLERY,  
            20-22, Jalan Bayu Tinggi 6, Taman Bayu Tinggi, 41200 Klang, Selangor D.E.
E-mail: zhenjing55@hotmail.com
Opening daily from 11.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M.


Admission is Free




Sunday, February 5, 2012

Richard Wong Solo Exhibition 2012








Solo Exhibition

RICHARD WONG CHIN-KIM

Born in 1955, June 01, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


ART EDUCATION
1975 – 1978  - Diploma in Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur College of Art (KLCA).
2000 – 2001 – Internationale Cite des arts, Paris (ICDA).

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

1989 – “The Visual Poetry”, A.P. Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
1991 – “Beauty of Nature”, WCK Galleries, Kuala Lumpur.
1995 – “Memories and Mindscapes” , WCK Galleries, Kuala Lumpur.
1997 – “Nature Fantasy”, JE Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
1998 – “Snow Passion” JE Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
1999 – “White Paradise”, The Gallery, Isetan KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
1999 – “Lyrical Abstractionism”
              Richard Wong’s Millennium Mindscape,
 JE Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
2000 – “A View from The Top Of The World”, Top Art Gallery, Selangor.
2001 – “Among the Mountains”, WCK Galleries, Kuala Lumpur.
2002 – “A Parisien Perspective 2002” CAA Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
2003 – “Embracing Nature 2003”, SHIAN’S Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
2004 – “Sojourn”, Art Salon, Kuala Lumpur.
2005 – “An Artist at 50”, Art Salon, Kuala Lumpur.
2006 – “Abstract Expressionism”, WCK Galleries, Kuala Lumpur.
2007 – “Have Art, Will Travel”, Metro Fine Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
2008 – “Pastoral Paradise”, Art Salon @ Seni Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. 
2008 – “The Color Abstraction”, Chong Hwa Culture Gallery, 
             Kuala Lumpur.
2009 – “From the Himalayas to the Rockies”, MSBCA Calagry, Canada.
2010 – “Winter Solstice”, Art House Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
2010 – “Contemporary Landscape”, Chinwoo Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
2011 – “Abstract Landscape”, Chong Hwa Cultural Gallery,
              Kuala Lumpur. 
2011 – “Bamboo Brush Painting Charity Exhibition”,
              Padmasambhava Children Loving Association, 
              Klang, Selangor.
2012 – “A Beautiful Journey”, Top Art Gallery, Klang, Selangor.

AWARDS

1996 – Best Performance Award – The Cornucopia of Malaysian Arts.
1974 – Gold Medal Award – First National Watercolour Creation 
            Competition, Malaysia.
2010 – Gold Medal AwardBeijing International Art Exhibition
            China (Asia Pacific).

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

1978               - “Contemporary Malaysian Ink Painting ‘78”
    Malaysian Chinese Cultural Society, Kuala Lumpur.
                             
1979               - “Salon Malaysia
    National Art Gallery Kuala Lumpur.

1980 – 1981  - “Contemporary Malaysian Ink Painting”
    Malaysian Chinese Cultural Society, Kuala Lumpur.

1982             - “Malaysian Watercolour ‘82”
   Des Beaux Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

1983               - “TITIAN 1” Malaysian Artists’ Association,
    National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore.
                        - “Vive – La Palestine”
    City Hall, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Watercolour ‘83”
    Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.

1984               - “National Open Show”
    National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Watercolour Society’s
                            First Overseas Exhibition                             
                            Melbourne, Australia.
                        - “Malaysian Watercolour ’84”
    Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.

1985               - “National Open Show”
   National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Watercolour ‘85”
   Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.

1986               - “PERDANA II” Malaysian Artists’ Association,
   Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “National Open Show”
               National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “12 Malaysian Artist Show”
   RICO Galeria, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Watercolour ‘86”
   Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.
1987               - “National Open Show”
                National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Art 1957-1987”
    National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “8 Artists Take Two”
    RICO Galeria, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Watercolour ’87”
    Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Pahang Inspiration“Malaysian Artists’ Association,
    Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.

1988               - “National Open Show”
    National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “PERDANA III” Malaysian Artists’ Association,
    National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - Hiroshima Day”
    City Hall, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Aseambankers Invitation Show”
    Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Creative Art Exhibition ’88”
     Art House Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Asian Watercolour ’88”
    Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “TITIAN II “Malaysian Artists’ Association,
    National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

1989               - “4th Asian Watercolour ’89”
    Taipei, Taiwan ROC.
                        - “Asian Watercolour ’89”
    Bangkok, Thailand.

1990               - “Malaysian Artists’ Association, PERDANA SHOW ’90”
    Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Watercolour ’90”
    Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Beautiful Malaysia ’90”
    WCK Galleries, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Asian Watercolour ’90”
    City Hall, Hong Kong.

1991               - “Galeri Shah Alam Invitation Show”
    Shah Alam, Selangor.
                        - “Beautiful Malaysia ’91”
    WCK Galleries, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Watercolour ’91”
    Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Asian Watercolour ’91“
    Seoul, South Korea.

1992               - “Contemporary Watercolour ’92”
    WCK Galleries, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Galeri Shah Alam Open Show ’92”
                Shah Alam, Selangor.
                        - “Malaysian Artists’ Association, PERDANA SHOW ’92”
    National Art Gallery, Daya Bumi, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “7th Asian Watercolour ‘92”
    Taiwan Museum of Art, Taichung, Taiwan ROC.

1993               - “The Art Aid for Mentally-Handicapped Children Exhibition
                            N.S.T, Art Space, Kuala Lumpur.
- “Malaysian Watercolour ‘93”
    Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur.

1994               - “The BOSNIAN ISSUE Art Exhibition
                Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Contemporary Malaysian Watercolourists Association,
    1st Annual Exhibition
    Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur.
- “9th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance ‘94”
    Shanghai Museum of Fine Art, China.

1995               - “DIMENSIONS ‘95” Malaysian Artists’ Association,
    Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “10th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance ‘95”
    Tian –Jin, China.
                        - “Contemporary Malaysian Watercolourists Association
    Invitation Show ‘95”
    Nanyang Gallery of Art, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Memories at Southern Jiangnan
    Suzhou Fine Arts Museum, China.

1996               - “The Cornucopia of Malaysian Arts”
    Metropolitan Gallery of Fine Arts, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Art Exhibition
    China National Art Museum, Beijing, China.
- “11th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance ’96”
                          Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur.

1997               - “12th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance ‘97”
                         Tottori Prefecutural  Museum, Osaka, Japan.

1998               - “13th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance ‘98”
    Hat Yai, Thailand.
                        - “Contemporary Malaysian Watercolourists Association,
    5th Annual Exhibition
    Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Art For Nature Fund”, WWF Malaysia,
    NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “CMWA First Overseas Exhibition
    Suzhou Museum of Art China.

1999               - “Out of Food ‘99”
    Galeri Wan, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Contemporary Malaysian Watercolourists Association,
    6th Annual Exhibition
    Art Folio, Kuala Lumpur.

2000               - “Art of Nature 2000 WWF Malaysia
    Islam Art Museum, Kuala Lumpur.
- “CITARASA 2000 – Malaysia Tanah Airku”
    Bank Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “14th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance 2000”
                          XI ZHEANG Museum of Art, China.

2001               - “Contemporary Malaysian Watercolorists Association,
    8th Annual Exhibition
    Galeri City, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “National Day Art Show 2001”
    Galeri City , Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Contemporary Malaysian Art Exhibition 2001”
    DongGuan, China.

2002               - “A Journey To Southern China Group Exhibition
    Art Folio, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Ministral” and a collection of black and white works
                            NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “A Trip to Huangshan Group Exhibition
    CAA Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “2nd Malaysia-Singapore Ink Painting Exhibition 2002”
                            Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Contemporary Malaysian Watercolorists Association,
    9th Annual Exhibition
    Galleria City, Kuala Lumpur.
- “15th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance 2002”
    Sejong Culture of Fine Arts, Seoul, South Korea.

2003               - “3rd Singapore-Malaysia Ink Painting Exhibition 2003”
    Singapore.
                        - “Malaysian Modern Art 2003”
    Elle Six Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Beautiful Malaysia 2003”
    Contemporary Malaysian Watercolorists Association,
    Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “National Day Art Show 2003”
    Galeri City, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Modern Art 2003”
    Top Art Gallery, Klang, Selangor.
                        - “Malaysian-China International Chinese Painting &
    Calligraphy Exchange Exhibition 2003”
    Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, Kuala Lumpur.

2004               - “Art of Spring Festival 2004”
    Central Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - Malaysia-Xiamen China Art Exchange Exhibition 2004”
                            Asia Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Modern Art 2004”
    Seremban Chinese Assembly Hall, Negeri Sembilan.
                        - “National Day Art Show 2004”
    Galeri City, Kuala Lumpur.
- “16th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance 2004”
                           Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, Kuala Lumpur.
 
2005               - “The French Art Festival 2005”
    The ZOUK Club, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “4th Malaysia-Singapore Ink Panting Exhibition 2005”
    Kuala Lumpur
- “17th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance 2005”
                            Ngee Ann Cultural Centre, Singapore.
                        - “2nd Malaysian Modern Art 2005”
    Top Art Gallery, Klang, Selangor.
                        - “National Day Art Show 2005”
    Galeri City, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “Malaysian Watercolours 2005”
    Penang State Museum & Art Gallery, Penang.

2006               - “18th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance 2006”
                         Tainan County Cultural Centre, Taiwan.
- “The World Watercolor Painting Federation (WWPF) 2006”
    Sejong Cultural Centre, Seoul, South Korea.
- “National Day Art Show 2006”
    Galeri City, Kuala Lumpur.
- “Malaysian Watercolours 2006”
    Seremban Country Club, Negeri Sembilan.
- “No time to Lose”
    Showcasing the best Malaysian ink-painting Artists 2006,
    Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur.

2007               - “19th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance 2007”
    Contemporary Art Museum of Osaka, Osaka, Japan.
- “The 33rd Exhibition of Korea Watercolor Association
    International Watercolor Festival”
    Seoul City Gallery, South Korea.
- “Malaysian Contemporary Art Show”
    Metro Fine Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

2008               - “Contemporary Malaysian Watercolourists Association”,
  15th Annual Exhibition, Metro Fine Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
-“Malaysian Abstractism”, Malaysian Contemporary Art
  Association Top Art Gallery, Klang, Selangor.
- “The 27th Public Art Collection NICHIGENTEN”,
   Nippon Modern Fine Art Association, Osaka Municipal 
   Art Museum, Japan.
- “National Day Art Exhibition 2008”, City Art Gallery,
  Kuala Lumpur.
- Exhibition of Fine Malaysian Calligraphy &
    Paintings 2008”,
  Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, Kuala Lumpur.
- “888 Feet Precious Artwork Exhibition,
  Beijing Olympic Games 2008, China.
- “20th Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance 2008”,
  Seoul Arts Center, Korea.
- “Contemporary Malaysian Watercolorists Association”,
                          Ipoh Parade, Perak.

2009               - “Art For Life – Henry Butcher Charity Art Auction 2009”
                          Royal Selangor Golf Club, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “National Day Art Exhibition 2009” City Art Gallery,
                          Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “21st Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance 2009”,
                          Italian style Town Art Centre, Tianjin, China.
                        - “Contemporary Malaysian Watercolorists Association”,
                          16th Annual Exhibition, Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, Kuala Lumpur.
                        - “The 28th NICHIGENTEN” Nippon Modern Fine Art Association,
                          Osaka, Municipal Art Museum, Japan.

2010             - “Malaysian Contemporary Western Art” Chinwoo Gallery,
                         Kuala Lumpur.
- “International Famous Artists Art Exhibition,
    Galeri Seni Moden Dai Ichi, Kedah.
- "Beijing International Art Exhibition 2010", City Library of   
    Beijing, China.
                     -  i-City “1 Malaysia Contemporary Art tourism Festival”,
   City Park,Shah Alam, Selangor.
- “Malaysian Contemporary Ink Painting 2010”
  Chinwoo Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
                     - “National Day Art show 2010”, Galeri City, Kuala Lumpur.
                     - “22nd Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance 2010”,
                        Shanghai Theatre Academy of China.
                     - “The 29th NICHIGENTEN” Nippon Modern Fine Art Association,
                         Osaka, Municipal Art Museum, Japan.
                     - “MIA International Art Exhibition The Chinese Chamber of
                        Commerce & Industry of Kuala Lumpur & Selangor.
                     - “Contemporary Malaysian Water Colorists Association”,
                        17th Annual Exhibition, Ipoh Parade, Perak




2011             - “23rd Asian Watercolour Painting Alliance 2011” 
                        Qujing, Yunnan, China.
                       - “The 30the NICHIGEN-TEN, Nippon Modern 
                         Association, Osaka, Municipal Art Museum, Japan.
                       - "Contemporary Malaysian Watercolorists Association",
                           18th Annual Exhibition, Top Art Gallery, Klang, Selangor.

2012             "Asian Watercolour Expression"
                          Indonesian Watercolour Society,
                          Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Solo and Bali.
                      - "Malaysian International Contemporary Art Exhibition 2012",
                          Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, Kuala Lumpur.
                      - "24th Asian Watercolour Painting Allianace 2012",
                          Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, Kuala Lumpur.