Publications
Ngan Siu-Mui is the author or co-author of three books on Traditional Chinese arts:
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> Chinese Calligraphy, Abstract Art, Mind Painting
> The Art of Ngan Siu-Mui and her Group
> The Art of Ngan Siu-Mui
Chinese Calligraphy, Abstract Art, Mind Painting
"At last, a book on Chinese Calligraphy that is bound to appeal to experts and layman alike. For the latter, this compelling work goes beyond the
cataloging of the technical aspects, which are so hard to master for most of us. In fact it is through her simple style and relevant examples that the author
succeeds in furthering our understanding of the fascinating world of Chinese calligraphy. The comparison between calligraphy and (...) dance is (...) stressing
the fact that not only the fingers, but the whole body is involved in the creative act..."
Gilles Vincent, Director of the Botanical Garden, Montreal.
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Ngan Siu-Mui: Chinese Calligraphy, Abstract Art, Mind Painting; 1998; Chinese, English, French; ISBN 2-9805904-1.
[ This book is available at Librairie Bertrand,
3544 ave du Parc, Montréal, (514.845.3300) ]
The Art of Ngan Siu-Mui and her Group
"There are generally two ways to learn: from self-study and from a master. (...) The great scholar Han Yu said 'As man is not born with knowledge
none is free from doubts which can be resolved only by a master'. (...) The mutual understanding that develops between them (student and master) sometimes
exceeds that between father and son"
Ngan Siu-Mui, at the Abode of Unadorned Happiness, Montreal.
Collective: The Art of Ngan Siu-Mui and her Group; 1994; Chinese, English, French.
[ This book is available at Librairie Bertrand,
3544 ave du Parc, Montréal, (514.845.3300) ]
The Art of Ngan Siu-Mui
"From the collection of Ms Ngan's works of art in this album, I dare say that she stands out as a rare talent with parallel achievements in all the
four arts (Calligraphy, Painting, Seal Carving, Poetry)."
Chen Kwing Kin, M.A., University of Hong Kong.
Ngan Siu-Mui: The Art of Ngan Siu-Mui; Room of Subtle Fragrance, 1983; Chinese, English.
