Curriculum Vitæ
Table of contents
- Artistic Training
- Collections
- Publications
- Solo Exhibitions
- Exhibitions with my Students
- Exhibitions with other Artists
- Awards
- Involvement in the Community
- The Press
Artistic Training
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- 1999 — Taiwan — Graduated from the International Ten Ren Tea Culture Foundation in Chinese Tea Ceremony as the 27th disciple of the famous Master Easun Lin Tzy-Yau.
- 1978 — Hong Kong — Graduated from the school of the world renowned Master Chao Shao-An, in Chinese painting.
- 1972 — Hong Kong — Graduated in Chinese literature, Calligraphy and Seal Carving from the school of the renowned Master, Leung Tse-Kong.
Collections
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- 2007
- Days Inn Montréal Centre-Ville
- 2005
- [Record of History] Museum in Shaanxi, China
- International Calligraphy Exhibition Committee of the Ngoc-On Cup
- 2004,03
- Culture Art Research Institute, Korea
- 2002
- Culture Art Research Institute, Korea
- Oversea Calligrapher Exhibition: 2nd edition of the Calligraphy Art Festival, Tianjin, China
- 2001,00
- Culture Art Research Institute, Korea
- 1999
- Ten Ren Teaïsm Foundation, Taiwan
- Redland District Council, Brisbane, Australia
- Coalition of International Calligraphy Union, Japan
- 1996
- Culture Art Research Institute, Korea
- Foundation of the Chinese Hospital of Montreal, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1995
- Juridical Foundation of International Culture Association, Korea
- Coalition of International Calligraphy Union, Korea
- 1994
- Shicheng Calligraphy and Seal Carving Society, Singapore
- 1991
- Xiao Feng Art Center, China
- 1991-89
- Art Education Center, Taiwan
- 1990
- Canadian Museum of Civilization, Hull (QC), CA
- 1990
- Vanier College, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1983
- Art House Gallery, Malaysia
- 1980
- Museum of Kookmin University, Korea
- 1979
- Wah Kwong Museum, Taiwan
- History Museum, Taiwan
Publications
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- 2000
- Editor and prominent journalist, 2nd Edition of the Month of Chinese Calligraphy Newsletter. Chinese, English and French. Ten thousand copies were published with support from the Ministère de la culture et des communications (Québec) and the City of Montreal.
- 1998
- Ngan Siu-Mui, Chinese Calligraphy, Abstract Art, Mind Painting, Montreal, Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Presses Dufferin, 1998, Chinese, English, French. – With the support from Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communication, City of Montreal and the Ministry of Canadian Heritage. Permanent Collection of the National Library of Canada.–
- 1994
- Collective, The Art of Ngan Siu-Mui and her Group, Montreal, Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Hong Zee Printing, Hong Kong, 1994, Chinese, English, French, Japanese. – With the support of the Taiwan Overseas Chinese Commission.
- 1983
- Ngan Siu-Mui, The Art of Ngan Siu-Mui, Hong Kong, Studio of Subtle Fragrance, Ho Fat Printing, 1983
Solo Exhibitions
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- 2007
- Delta Hotel, Montreal (QC), Canada
- 2003
- Galerie Kö-zen, Montreal (QC), Canada
- 2002
- Traditional Chinese Culture Society, Montreal (QC), Canada
- 1999
- Old School House Gallery, organized by the Redland City Council, Brisbane, Australia
- 1990
- Sing Tao Gallery, Toronto (ON), CA
- La Galerie d’art Montcalm, Hull (QC), CA
- Art Education Center, Taiwan
- 1988
- Complexe Guy Favreau, Montreal (QC), CA
- College Vanier, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1986
- Bishop’s University, Sherbrooke (QC), CA
- University of Toronto, Toronto (ON), CA
- 1985
- Temple University, Pennsylvania, USA
- Drexel University, Pennsylvania, USA
- 1984
- University of Saskatchewan, (SA), CA
- University of British Columbia, (BC), CA
- 1983
- Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore
- Art House Gallery, Malaysia
- 1981
- City Hall, Hong Kong, China
Exhibitions with her Students
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- 2002
- 3rd Edition of the Month of Chinese Calligraphy, Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Montreal (QC), CA
- 2001-95
- Asia Invitation Art Exhibition, Seoul, Korea
- 2000
- 2rd Edition of the Month of Chinese Calligraphy, Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Montreal (QC), CA
- 2000-92
- Exhibitions hosted by the International Calligraphy Union (UIC) in various parts of Asia
- 2000 – Sun Yat Sen Commemoration Hall, Taiwan
- 1999 – Sun Yat Sen Commemoration Hall, Taiwan
- 1998 – Science Museum, Hong Kong, China
- 1997 – Sun Yat Sen Commemoration Hall, Taiwan
- 1996 – Sun Yat Sen Commemoration Hall, Taiwan
- 1995 – Metropolitan Art House, Malaysia
- 1994 – Shensi History Museum, Xi’an, China
- 1993 – Sun Yat Sen Commemoration Hall, Taiwan
- 1992 – Palace Museum, Beijing, China
- Exhibitions hosted by the International Calligraphy Union (UIC) in various parts of Asia
- 1999
- 1st Edition of Ngan Siu-Mui Art School Exhibition, Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Montreal (QC), CA
- 2nd Edition of Ngan Siu-Mui Art School Exhibition, Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1998
- Maison de la culture Plateau Mont-Royal, Montreal (QC), CA
- Maison de la culture Frontenac, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1994
- Bibliothèque municipale de Ville Saint-Laurent, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1993
- La Maison du Brasseur, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1993-91
- Place Ville-Marie, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1992
- City Hall, Hong Kong, China
- Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan
Exhibitions with other Artists
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- 2004
- Exhibition "Échange culturel peinture calligraphie, Montréal-Province de Guandong" organized by the City of Montreal
- 2003
- The 8th cCalligraphy and Seal Carving Exhibition in the Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Xi’an, China
- 2002
- Chinese Culture around the World Exhibition-Guangzhou, 2002 World Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition organized by the Oversea Exchanges Association of Guangzhou, China
- 2001
- Well Known Oversea Calligrapher Exhibition, 2nd Edition of Calligraphy Art Festival, Tianjin, China
- Lingnam Art Institute Itinerary Exhibition hosted by the Lingnam Art Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- 2000
- Exhibition of Selected Well-known Artists hosted by the Art and Literature Cultural Exchange Association in the Cultural Center of Tai Chung City, Taiwan
- 1999
- China Week hosted by Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, Quebec Office, at Place Alexis Nihon, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1991,88,86,84,82
- Biannual Exhibition of Xiao Feng Society of Arts, Hong Kong City Hall, Hong-Kong, China
Awards
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- 2005
- Invited by the Ministry of National Affairs, China to participate for the 1st International Calligraphy Exhibition of the Ngoc-On Cup and as one of the speakers in the International calligraphy Conference held in Beijing. Honor Certificate of Contribution was awarded.
- Honor Certificate for the Calligraphy works carved into stele and collected by the [Record of History] Museum in Shaanxi, China..
- Honor Certificate of Contribution from the Culture Art Research Institute, Korea for giving a calligraphy seminar in creation.
- 2002
- Honor Certificate awarded by the Calligraphy Stele Committee of the Long Dam of Wei River, Xianyan (near Xi’an), China. Invited by the Committee her work was well received and has been engraved in stone.
- Honor Certificate from the Well Known Oversea Calligrapher Exhibition in the 2nd edition Calligraphy Art Festival, Tianjin, China.
- 2000
- Honor Certificate from Arts Resides in Technology Key
- 1999
- Certificat Québécois de la citoyenneté pour le rapprochement culturel, Québec (QC), CA
- Medal of Excellence from the Asia Art Award Selection Committee, Seoul, Korea
- 1997
- Reward for her contribution to the International Artistic Exchange from the Art Museum of Harbin, China
- 1997
- Invited to the première of Merging Colors in the Festival International des films d’Art de Montréal as one of the three prominent artists appearing in the film.
- 1995
- Invitation from the Art Education Center and the Ministry of Education for the 14th All China Fine Arts Exhibitions, Taiwan.
- Honorary Commemorative Letter from the 95 Seoul International Calligraphy Symposium, Korea
- 1991
- Honor Certificate from the Art Education Center, Taiwan, in the Four Seasons Art Exhibition.
- Certificate of Distinction from the Art Education Center, Taiwan, for her painting’s collection.
- 1990
- Certificate of Distinction for her Solo Exhibition hosted by the Art Education Center, Taiwan
- 1989
- Certificate from the Art Education Center and the Ministry of Education confirming the invitation to join the 12th All China Fine Arts Exhibition, Taiwan.
- Honorary Certificate for the collection of her painting by the Art Education Center, Taiwan
- 1988
- Canadian Immigration Status delivered under the category of Professional Artist with a Cultural Contribution to Canada, Ottawa (ON), CA
Involvement in the Communities
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Since her arrival in Montreal in 1988, Ngan Siu-Mui has been involved in the Chinese Community and the Art Community. At times columnist in the Chinese Press and in the Chinese News, she took also part in many cultural and social activities.
- 2003-91
- President of the Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Montreal (QC), CA
- 2002
- Organizer of the 3rd Edition of the Month of Chinese Calligraphy in Montreal, in collaboration with the McCord Museum, Montreal (QC), CA
- 2002-1999
- Organizer of the Journées de la culture held in the premisses of the Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Montreal (QC), CA
- 2000
- Organizer of the 2nd Edition of the Month of Chinese Calligraphy in Montreal, in collaboration with the McCord Museum and Maison de la culture Frontenac, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1998
- Organizer of the 1st Edition of the Month of Chinese Calligraphy held in the premisses of the Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Montreal (QC), CA
- Organizer of the 7th Exhibition of the International Calligraphy Union held in Montreal (QC), CA as President of the Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal. More than 350 artworks from Taiwan, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, United Kingdom were exhibited; 65 artists from all over the world took part in the exhibition, banquet and a fabulous Tea Ceremony performed by Master Easun Lin from Taiwan.
- Fund raising and donation of artworks to support the Montreal Chinese Lion Club and the Foundation of the Montreal Chinese Hospital, Montreal (QC), CA
- Cultural Counsellor to the Cultural Component of Canada's Year of Asia-Pacific, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1998, 97
- Donation of artworks to support the Foundation of the Montreal Chinese Hospital, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1997
- Member of the Jury and Counsellor to the Comité consultatif du Québec in the Cultural Component of Canada's Year of Asia-Pacific, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1996
- Performance of Tea Ceremony organized by the McCord Museum, Montreal (QC), CA
- Exhibition and donation of artworks to support the Foundation of the Montreal Chinese Hospital in Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1995
- Main artist in the film Merging Colours, Multi-World Productions, Montreal (QC), CA
- Ateliers of Chinese Calligraphy, Musée Marcil, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1992
- Member of the organizing Committeee in the Exhibition of Chinese origin artists work in the Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal (QC), CA
- 1991
- Founder of the Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal (QC), CA
- 1991-81
- President of Xiao Feng Society of Arts, Hong Kong, China
The Press (Critics)
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Mai He – Renowned art critic –
The People's Biweekly Journal of Singapore
"Ngan Siu-Mui is talented and has the qualities of a great master. There is a definite composition as well as harmony in her flower and animal paintings. She has aptly and fully revealed the elegance of the Lingnam School of painting. Apart from painting, she also does calligraphy, poetry and seal carving... indicating her versatility. All these combine to produce a realm of superbness... Ngan Siu-Mui is a genuine artist who can devote her time and energy to create new realms of expression."
Ching Siao – Columnist –
Malaysian Thung Pau Daily
"Ngan is celebrated in the Hong Kong art circle. She has won prestige not only through her achievement in the Lingnam style of painting, but through her versatility in poetry, calligraphy, painting and seal carving. This combined genius is exceptionally rare among modern Chinese Painters."
S. Robertson – Columnist –
Star Phoenix, Saskatoon – Arts Column
"To fully appreciate the art of Ngan Siu-Mui, one would need to be a philosopher as well as a scholar of Chinese traditions and a lover of the arts."
Report on the Jan. 1984 display
Asian Cultural Society, Saskatchewan
"The painting style exhibited was a breath of fresh air or inspiration. She was able to awe the public with her highly developed and subtle technique."
Dr. Arthur Tucker
Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vanier College, Montreal
“ The inspiration of your art
Was like a distant vista
Opening behind a morning mist
Until in our own halls
We were sometimes uncertain
Of the old realities
And our thoughts took flight
And sped towards the farthest peak”
John Killingbeck
The Chronicle
"Ngan Siu-Mui is a consummate artist who lives to create beauty, teach others to create and learn about the richness of the traditional art of her native land and to share her love of art with those who appreciate art."
Gilles Vincent
Director of Montreal Botanical Garden
"Writing an authoritative book on Chinese calligraphy cannot be achieved without a comprehensive approach, a perfect mastery of basic techniques and a deep knowledge of Chinese characters. Author Ngan Siu-Mui possesses these skills, being a world-renowned artist herself. Her writing style shows all the passion and fascination she feels towards this art form which traces its roots thousands of years ago.Ngan’s publish of Chinese Calligraphy, Abstract Art, Mind-Painting."
