描述
Haven of Hope Christian Service (HOHCS) x Chui Tak-yi Exhibition
基督教靈實協會 X 徐德義個人畫展
The one-of-a-kind collaboration
In the face of challenges and an increasingly complex world, “hope” remains a powerful catalyst for growth, health, and prosperity. Thanks to the generous support of Dr Chui Tak-yi to this charity exhibition, we (HOHCS) are able tocelebrate the art of hope and the boundless potential it holds for a brighter tomorrow. Through creating this shared journey of visualising hope, we aim to inspire visitors and supporters to stay courageous with their beliefs and remain positive for what the future holds.
關於這次獨一無二的合作
在這個日益複雜的世界中，我們時或步履維艱，時或挑戰萬分，但我們仍然深信「希望」是推動成長、健康與繁榮的強大動力。在徐德義醫生的慷慨支持下，我們透過這次慈善畫展探索「希望」的多重意義，以及其蘊含的無限潛力，共創更美好的未來。在我們這段共同編寫的旅程中，「希望」會變得具體，甚至肉眼可見。願我們在一睹何為「希望」之際，同時勉勵參觀人仕及支持者：懷着信念毫不畏懼，踏上來日之路心嚮往之。
Theme 主題
Visions of Hope 希望 · 意象
“Hope is not a place you can find, but a way of being; not a grand destination, but a state discovered in the quiet moments along the way. It is the choice to fully bloom in desolation.” Through three series of works, Chui visualizes this journey of hope. The “Nowhere” series uses abstract, tranquil, and peaceful landscapes to allow viewers unrestrained imagination and a sense of wonder at the masterful creations of nature. The “Moments” series captures frozen motion—waves, streams, and raindrops— inviting viewers to contemplate the mystery of time. The “Being” series showcases proudly blooming flowers and lush plants to illustrate the importance of living in the present, allowing viewers to realize that no matter where they are, they can breathe with ease and display their unique beauty.
希望之光， 無用尋覓，會心即見。不在乎鴻圖偉業，只在意沿途靜謐時光。縱使置身荒涼，猶擇如初盛放。 徐德義透過三個系列，把這個希望旅程意象化。 「無處」(Nowhere) 系列以抽象、寧靜、平和的風景，讓觀者進行無拘無束的想像，感受大自然造景的奇工。 「瞬間」(Moments) 系列用定格的流水 ⎻⎻ 海浪、溪流、雨滴 ⎻⎻ 讓觀者品味時間的奧妙。 「存在」(Being) 系列以傲然盛開的花朵和茂密旺盛的植物來展現活在當下的道理，讓觀者體會無論身在何處，也可以從容地呼吸著，展現著獨有的美麗。
Artist’s Biography
Chui, born in Hong Kong, became a doctor after completing his medical education in 1981. He later moved into hospital management and served as the Under Secretary for Food and Health for the Hong Kong SAR Government from 2017 to 2022. He is currently an executive at a private healthcare institution. His first exposure to colour as a young boy came from the dazzling fabric swatches in his father’s shop. Later, his older brother’s explanations of textile dyeing concepts, particularly the idea that “there is no true black,” intrigued him with the mysterious nature of colour and cultivated his interest in art. In 2013, Chui’s passion for art was rekindled when he began studying painting under Chui Tsz Hung, a student of the “New Ink Movement” pioneer Lui Shou Kwan. Inspired by his teacher’s creativity and free spirit, Chui quickly developed a unique abstract style that carries a dialogue between Eastern and Western traditions and a balanced interplay between reality and imagination. Chui’s early works were minimal and monochromatic, but they later evolved into pieces rich with colour and texture. He works on traditional Chinese paper, mixing ink, acrylic, pastel, and even Chinese tea. He boldly applies colours, enjoying their unrestrained and vibrant flow. He also uses unconventional tools beyond the paint brush, such as scrapers, syringes, and needles. While using these seemingly cold instruments to create a unique visual language, he found a subtle connection between these tools of art and his decades-long medical career.
Chui’s paintings are not just for visual appreciation; they are meant to be felt. Through layered lines of colour, varied textures, and a blend of dynamic and static elements, he presents his subjective impressions of landscapes, nature, or strokes of Chinese characters. His works have been exhibited multiple times in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, including appearing at Christie’s auctions in Hong Kong for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023 where his works were acquired by private collectors.
畫家簡歷
徐德義，生於香港。1981年完成醫學教育後任職醫生，其後投身醫院管理 。2017年至2022年，徐氏出任香港特別行政局政府「食物及衛生局」副局長，現任私營醫療機構行政人員。 少年時期第一次接觸色彩，就是透過父親布行內耀目的布料顏色樣辦；其次，就是兄長經常向他闡析漂染的概念，其中「沒有真正的黑色」的說法，讓色彩的神秘面貌一直充斥於腦海，也培養了對藝術的興趣。 直至2013年，徐氏重燃對美學的熱情，開始跟隨呂壽琨（「新水墨運動」先驅）的學生徐子雄學習繪畫。受徐老師的創造力和自由精神啟發，很快便發展出獨特的抽象風格，既蘊含著東西方對話，也平衡了現實與想像的呈現。 徐氏的作品，起初以極簡和單色為主，後來發展成滿佈豐富的色彩和紋理。他運用傳統中式紙張，混合使用水墨、塑膠彩、粉彩、甚至中國茶作畫，大胆讓色彩無拘無束地奔放。此外，他也採用畫筆以外的非傳統工具，包括油畫刮刀、注射器、針筒等；透過這些看似冰冷的工具，創造出獨特的視覺語言⎻⎻ 過程中他發現了這些用於藝術創作的工具，竟與他數十年的行醫生涯有著微妙的結連。 徐氏的畫作不止於視覺的欣賞，更是為了用心感受。他以層層堆疊的色彩線條，不同形式的紋理，動靜配合的手法，呈現對風景、大自然、或漢字筆畫造型的印象。他的作品已多次在香港及中國內地展出，更於2021至2023連續三年於香港佳士得拍賣會上亮相，並屢獲私人收藏。