~ Ngan Siu-Mui Curriculum Vitæ ~

Ngan Siu-Mui received her artistic training from great masters in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

• 1999 ― Taiwan
  • Graduated from the International Ten Ren Tea Culture Foundation in Chinese Tea Ceremony as the 27^th 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 caving from the school of the renowned Master, Leung Tse-Kong.

Ngan Siu-Mui's artworks have been added to collections around the world [Here]

• 2018 ― Taishan City, China
  • Taishan Museum
• 2012 ― Henan, China
  • Chinese calligraphies collected by the Three Locusts Tree Hall
• 2007 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Days Inn Montréal Centre-Ville
• 2005 ― China
  • Shaanxi, Record of History Museum
  • Beijing, International Calligraphy Exhibition Committee of the Ngoc-On Cup
• 2004, 2003 ― Seoul, South Korea
  • Culture Art Research Institute
• 2002 ― Xianyan (Xi'an), China
  • Calligraphy Stelae Committee of the Long Dam of Wei River
• 2002 ― Tianjin, China
  • Overseas Calligrapher Exhibition: 2^nd Edition of the Calligraphy Art Festival
• 2002 ― Seoul, South Korea
  • Culture Art Research Institute
• 2001, 2000 ― Seoul, South Korea
  • Culture Art Research Institute
• 1999 ― Taiwan, China
  • Ten Ren Teaïsm Foundation
• 1999 ― Brisbane, Australia
  • Multisource Pty Limited
• 1999 ― Japan
  • Coalition of International Calligraphy Union
• 1995 ― Seoul, South Korea
  • Juridica Foundation of International Culture Association
  • Coalition of International Calligraphy Union
• 1994 ― Singapore
  • Shicheng Calligraphy and Seal Carving Society
• 1994 ― Nanhai, China
  • Nanhai Xiao Feng Art Center
• 1991, 1990, 1989 ― Taiwan, China
  • Art Educaion Center
• 1990 ― Hull QC, Canada
  • Canadian Museum of Civilization
• 1990 ― Montréal QC, Canada
  • Vanier College
• 1984 ― Vancouver, Canada
  • University of British Columbia
• 1983 ― Malaysia
  • Art House Gallery
• 1980 ― Seoul, South Korea
  • Museum of Kookmin University
• 1979 ― Taiwan, China
  • Wah Kwong Museum
  • History Museum

Ngan Siu-Mui as an author, co-author and editor. [Here]

• 2000 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Editor and main journalist for the 2^nd Edition of the Month of Chinese Calligraphy Newsletter. The newletter was published in Chinese, English and French and ten thousand copies were distributed. That event benefited from the support of "Le Ministère de la culture et des communicaions du Québec" and the "Ville de Montréal".
• 1998 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Chinese Calligraphy, Abstract Art, Mind Painting,
    Ngan Siu-Mui, 1998
    Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Presses Dufferin, (Chinese, English, French).
    With the support of "Le Ministère de la culture et des communications du Québec", "La Ville de Montréal" and "Canadian Heritage". This book is part of the permanent collection of the Library and Archives of Canada. Read [Here]
• 1994 ― Hong Kong
  • The Art of Ngan Siu-Mui and her Group
    Collective, 1994
    Montreal, Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal, Hong Zee Printing, Hong Kong (Chinese, English, French, Japanese).
    With the support of the Taiwan Overseas Chinese Commission.
• 1983 ― Hong Kong
  • The Art of Ngan Siu-Mui
    Ngan Siu-Mui, 1983
    Hong Kong, Studio of Subtle Fragrance, Ho Fat Printing

Ngan Siu-Mui's solo exhibitions, exhibitions with her students and exhibitions with other artists. [Here]

• Solo Exhibitions ▾
• Exhibitions with her students ▾
• Exhibitions with other artists ▾

Solo Exhibitions

Exhibitions with Her Students

Exhibitions with Other Artists

During her carreer as a Chinese calligrapher and painter, Ngan Siu-Mui's received many awards in recognition of her talent and devotion to her art. [Here]

• 2018 ― Taishan, China
  • Taishan Museum ~ Taishan Historical and Cultural Development Contribution Certificate
• 2009 ― Beijing, China
  • Her portrait is featured on a stamp in the album of the World Chinese Models ~ Chosen to be one of the sixty Domestic and Oversea Chinese who have made outstanding contribution to culture in China and around the world.
• 2006 ― Shaanxi, China
  • [The 2150th anniversary of Sima Qian's birth, Chinese Celebrities and Famous Calligrphers Exhibition] ~ Commemorative certificate
• 2005 ― Beijing, China
  • Invited by the Ministry of National Affairs, China, Ngan Siu-Mui participate to the 1^st International Calligraphy Exhibition of the Ngoc-On Cup as one of the main speakers in the International Calligraphy Conference held in Beijing. An Honor Certificae of Contribution was awarded.
• 2005 ― Shaanxi, China
  • Shaanxi Record of History Museum ~ Honor Certificate for the Calligraphy works that were carved into stelae
• 2005 ― Seoul, South-Korea
  • Honor Certificate of Contribution from the Culture Art Research Institute for giving a seminar on Calligraphy and Creativity.
• 2002 ― Xianyan (Xi'an), China
  • Honor Certificate awarded by the Calligraphy Stelae Committee of the Long Dam of Wei River. Invited by the Committee, her work was very well received and has been engraved in a stone stela.
• 2002 ― Tianjin, China
  • Honor Certificate from the Well Known Overseas Calligrapher Exhibition, 2^nd Edition Calligraphy Art Festival.
• 1999 ― Québec (QC, Canada)
  • Certificat Québécois de la citoyenneté pour le rapprochement culturel.
• 1999 ― Seoul, South-Korea
  • Medal of Excellence from the Asia Art Award Selection Committee.
• 1998 ― Japan
  • Japan International Calligraphy Federation Fukushima Prefecture Iwase Village Customs Museum ~ Certificate of Appreciation
• 1997 ― Harbin, China
  • Reward for her contribution to the International Artistic Exchange from the Art Museum of Harbin.
• 1997 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Invited to the Première of the film "Merging Colors" in the Festival international des films d’Art de Montréal as one of the three prominent artists appearing in the film.
• 1995 ― Taiwan, China
  • Invitation from the Art Educaion Center and the Ministry of Education for the 14^th All China Fine Arts Exhibitions.
• 1995 ― Seoul, South-Korea
  • Honorary Commemorative Letter from the 1995 Seoul International Calligraphy Symposium.
• 1991 ― Taiwan, China
  • Art Educaion Center in the Four Seasons Art Exhibition ~ Honor Certificate
  • Art Educaion Center for Ngan Siu-Mui Paintings’ Collection ~ Certificate of Distinction
• 1990 ― Taiwan, China
  • Her Exhibition hosted by Taiwan Art Educaion Center ~ Certificate of Distinction
• 1989 ― Taiwan, China
  • Art Educaion Center and the Ministry of Educaion ~ The 12th All China Fine Arts Exhibition ~ Honor Certificate .
  • Collection of her painting by the Art Educaion Center ~ Honorary Certificate .
• 1988 ― Ottawa (ON, Canada)
  • Canadian Immigration Status delivered under the category of Professional Artist with a Cultural Contribution to Canada.
• 1986 ― South Korea
  • The 10th Commemorative International Calligraphy Joint Exhibition ~ Certificate of Appreciation
• 1983 ― Taiwan, China
  • Taiwan History Museum ~ Commemorative Certificate
• 1982 ― Taiwan, China
  • Taiwan History Museum [Hong Kong Plum Blossom Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition] ~ Certificate of Appreciation
• 1980 ― Taiwan, China
  • Taiwan History Museum [The 3rd Eidition of Hong Kong Chinese Calligraphy Association Works Exhibition] ~ Commemorative Certificate

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 besides founding her own Art School. [Here]

• 2003-1991 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • President of the Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal.
• 2002 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Organizer of the 3^rd Edition of the Month of Chinese Calligraphy in Montreal, in collaboration with the McCord Museum.
• 2002 to 1999 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Organizer of the "Journées de la culture" held in the premisses of the Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal.
• 2000 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Organizer of the 2^nd Edition of the Month of Chinese Calligraphy in Montreal, in collaboration with the McCord Museum and Maison de la culture Frontenac.
• 1998 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Organizer of the 1^st Edition of the Month of Chinese Calligraphy held in the premisses of the Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal.
  • As President of the Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal Ngan Siu-Mui organized the 7^th Exhibition of the International Calligraphy Union. 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.
  • Cultural Counsellor to the Cultural Component of Canada's Year of Asia-Pacific.
• 1997 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • The Premiere of the film [Merging Colors]in the Festival international des films d’Art de Montréal as one of the three prominent artists appearing in the film, Multi-World Production.
• 1997 ― Harbin, China
  • Appointed as art consultant and honorary consultant of China Harbin New Century Calligraphy and Painting Academy ~ [New Century International Painting and Calligraphy Exchange Exhibition]
• 1997 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Donate artwork to support fundraising for Montreal Chinese Lions Club
• 1997 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Appointed as a jury member for the Asia-Pacific Cultural Activities of the Year of Canada in Quebec
• 1997 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Donation of artworks to support the fundraising for Foundation of Montreal Chinese Hospital.
• 1997 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Member of the Jury and Counsellor to the Comité consultatif du Québec in the Cultural Component of Canada's Year of Asia-Pacific.
• 1996 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Performance of Tea Ceremony organized by the McCord Museum.
  • Exhibition and donation of artworks to support the Foundation of the Montreal Chinese Hospital in Queen Elizabeth Hotel.
• 1995 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Main artist in the film Merging Colours, Multi-World Productions.
  • Workshops of Chinese Calligraphy, Musée Marcil.
• 1992 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Member of the organizing Committeee for the Exhibition of Chinese Origin Artists Work in the Montreal Botanical Garden.
• 1991 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • Founder of the Traditional Chinese Culture Society of Montreal.
• 1991 to 1981 ― Hong Kong
  • President of Xiao Feng Society of Arts.

The media (Chinese, English and French) covered Ngan Siu-Mui's artistic activities throughout the years, with interviews, magazine articles and essays. Here are a few instances of that coverage. [Here]

• 2018 ― Taishan City
  • "Today we greet Ms. Ngan Siu­Mui, Ancestral native of Naling Village, Haiyan, Taishan. She is the disciple of Lingnan painting school master Zhao Shao­Ang, of calligraphy master Leung Tse­Kong and of tea ceremony master Lin Easu. Her paintings uphold the innovative spirit of Lingnan School, preserving the line art in traditional Chinese painting and revealing the delightfull characteristics of brush and ink. She also explores the expressive techniques of western watercolor paintings and draws inspiration from various cultural sources. Her style is unique and her poems, calligraphies, paintings, and seal carvings are accomplishments of an extremely high level. She really has the rare talent of a lady chatelaine."
    Preface – art book {Exhibition of Calligraphy, Painting and Seal Carving Ngan Siu-Mui and her Disciples] – Taishan Municipal Bureau of Culture, Broadcasting, Television, Press and Publication
• 2004 ― Montréal West Island (QC, Canada)
  • "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."
    [John Killingbeck, The Chronicle]
• 2003 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • "There is no doubt that she shows the highest technical skill in controlling the brush, so she masters the form. But much more important, when we look at the dance of the strokes in the lines and columns of her calligraphy, she makes us imagine the ideas that are filling the Mind of the Brush at the very moment of her artistic creation."
    Yang Huelun – Cultural Counsellor – Embassy of the Popular Republic of China
• 1999  ― Brisbane, Australia
  • "Ngan Siu-Mui is a versatile world renowned artist skilled in Chinese calligraphy, painting, poetry and seal carving"
    Bayside Bulletin in Cleveland, Brisbane
  • "After the magic and spendour of the past two weeks at the gallery, we cannot let the opportunity pass without conveying to you our deep appriciation of the visual and cultural enrichment you brought to our gallery experience..."
    Brenda Middleton – President – Old Schoolhouse Gallery Inc.
• 1998 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • "Writing an authoritative book on Chinese calligraphy canot 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."
    [Gilles Vincent, Director of Montreal Botanical Garden in his preface of the book "Chinese Calligraphy, Abstract Art, Mind Painting"]
• 1988 ― Montréal (QC, Canada)
  • ❝ 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 ❞
    [Dr. Arthur Tucker, Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vanier College, Montreal]
• 1984 ― Sasktoon City, Canada
  • "To fully appreciate the art of Ngan Siu-Mui, one would need to be a philosopher, as well as a scholoar of Chinese traditions and a lover of the arts."
    [S. Robertson – art columnist – Star Phoenix]
  • "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."
    Report – Asian Cultural Society – Saskatchewan University
• 1984 ― Vancouver, Canada
  • "You are a person who regards art as life, which is not easy... I feel a kind of pulse beating in your works.
    Your calligraphy, painting and seal carving indeed run through a kind of positive spirit, which is very expressive tenacious.
    In this regard, I especially like your works such as "I content not perching on the reed, but wish to soar for the sky" and "Wishing to fly high to the sky"
    One should really have a spirit: "With spreading wins and sparking eyes, I look askance at the universe. I saw this from a female painter I didn't know..."
    Your landscape is very ethereal, very talented, and the calligraphy inscription is full and profound with elegant poetry.
    I think you have great potential in this area, because this field can give full play to the advantages of your poems, calligraphy, paintings and seals.
    Of course, flower and bird sketches also have their advantages, but in terms of the depth and breadth of the subject matter, landscapes may be more able to show Your mind and ambition... "
    Yuan Jun – art colummlist – after Exhibition in British Columbia University
• 1983 ― 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 sealcaving ଎ indicaing her versatility. All these combine to produce a realm of superbness.଎. Ngan Siu-Mui is a genuine artist who ca devote her time and energy to create new realms of expression."
    [Mai He, Renowned art critic for The People's Biweekly Journal of Singapore]
• 1985 ― Malaysia
  • "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 caving. This combined genius is exceptionally rare among modern Chinese Painters."
    [Ching Siao – Columnist – Malaysian Thung Pau Daily]
  • "Her paintings are dashing and free, no matter the composition, coloring, light and shade, they are all natural and fascinating.
    Her calligraphy is soft but rigid, generous and decent, and everyone loves it.
    The seal carving technique is unique, the skill is profound, and it is not comparable to ordinary people.
    The poetry is unrestrained, imposing, and make one intoxicating and yearning. "
    Wang Jian-Hua – Art Columnist – Nanyang Newspaper, Malaysia
• 1983 ― Hong Kong, China
  • "A virtuous Lady of boudoir; Her art is super, Poetry, Calligraphy;
    Painting in Six Methods, including Seal caving are vivid."
    Chao Shao-Ang – Lingnan School Chinese Painting Master
  • "Playing with swords and brush is wonderful Efficient, Flowers by her wrist is no less spring flowers;
    There her poetry is with fairy spirit; Her name should surpass Mrs. Wwe "
    Pan Xiao-Pan – Senior Lecturer, Department of Literature and History – Chinese University, Hong Kong
  • "Proficient in aesthetics and literature, Five unique talents surpass people;
    Take the national flower as her name, the supernatant moon would be her predecessor."
    Song Yu-Wen – Chief Editor – Sing Pao Newspaper, Hong Kong
• 1981 ― Hong Kong, China
  • "Ngan's painting style has changed since then, and it is quite the samadhi of the Lingnan school of painting.
    Inheriting her master's Lingnan School in Flowers, Birds, Insects and Fish,
    In mid-autumn last year, her solo exhibition of calligraphy, painting and seal carving at the Hong Kong City Hall.
    Lot of beautiful works on walls, brilliant achievements, and many critics."
    Si-Wen– Art columnist – Cormorama, Hong Kong
• 1980 ― Hong Kong, China
  • "The ancients said: Versatile in Poetry, calligraphy, and painting, then one can be seen as the wonderful talent.
    A lady of boudoir achieves such talent; it is true that the master the disciple."
    Art columns – Wah Kiu Daily