(29th August 2016 – Macau) The First Macau Art Graduates Joint Exhibition “Y Show”, organised by Chiu Yeng Culture Limited (“Chiu Yeng Culture”) and co-organised by Chiii Design Ltd. (“Chiii Design”), will be held from 29th September to 2nd October at the Regency Art Hotel. It brings together works of art graduates from different universities in Macau, and offers an opportunity for young artists to show their talents and exchange ideas by inviting overseas design schools to participate.
The “Y Show” press conference was held today at the ballroom, Regency Art Hotel, to announce and introduce “Y Show” to the public. The press conference was strongly supported by honourable guests including Mr. Chan Kai Chon, Representative of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, Ms. Hsu Hsiu-Chu, Vice-chairman of the Committee of Cultural Industries and Director of the School of Arts of Macao Polytechnic Institute, Ms. Wong Keng Chao, Secretary-General of the Committee of Cultural Industries, from the participating universities and institutes, including Ms. Huang Guanghui, Program Director of the University of Science and Technology, Mr. Álvaro Barbosa, Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries of University of Saint Joseph, Mr. Brian Ho, Acting Director of Department of Art and Design of City University of Macau, from generous sponsors of “Y Show”, including Ms. Connie Kong, Representative of Dr. Stanley Ho Foundation, Mr. Bernard Yiu, Representative of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A., Mr. Mike Chiu, Representative of Sociedade de Lotarias e Apostas Mútuas de Macau, Lda., Mr. Andrew On, Representative of Jin Yi Cheng, Mr. Anthony Tam, Representative of L’Arc Macau, Dr. Rui José da Cunha, Representative of Fundação Rui Cunha, Ms. Julia Lam, Representative of Tipografia Macau Hung Heng Ltda., Mr. Alex Yu, Representative of Macau Hong Kong Terminal Ltd., Mr. Willie Tay, Representative of Regency Art Hotel, Ms. Candy Lam, Representative of Macau Social Services Centre, Mr. Jones Chong and Mr. Terence Chui, Representatives of Chessman Entertainment & Production Co. Ltd., Ms. Mimi Chao, Representative of Nextra Marketing and Business Consulting Limited; together with Ms. Sabrina Ho Chiu Yeng and Mr. Mann Lao, Curators of “Y Show” to celebrate this spectacular moment.
“Y Show” not only presents a platform for fresh art graduates to showcase and learn from the design specialties of different regions, but also provides an insight into the mindsets of the worldwide young artists for local citizens, which enhances local citizens’ appreciation of arts. It will be an effective way to promote the cultural arts industry of the city to a global level, and bring infinite possibilities to the local artistic development, with the goal of establishing Macau as the Young Arts Capital – a center for the new generation of arts and culture in Asia.
The First Macau Art Graduates Joint Exhibition “Y Show” has invited five local participating universities and institute: University of Macau, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macau University of Science and Technology, University of Saint Joseph, and City University of Macau; and several overseas participants from Hong Kong Designers Association, National Taiwan Normal University, China Academy of Art, Kuwasawa Design School, and Berlin University of the Arts. By garnering works from local and overseas units, “Y Show” aims to stimulate the exchange of knowledge and ideas between local higher education institutions and overseas design institutions, and acts as a medium through which the new generation of artists can interact. The establishment of the Outstanding Award applauds potential young talents, and encourages them to join the design-related industries.
In addition, “Y Show” has invited world-famous designers as both members of the assessment committee and guest speakers, which brings an unprecedented design spectacle to Macau. They are: Mr. Katsumi Asaba, a legendary designer from Japan, and current president of Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA), representative of Japan to the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI), and the 10th president of Kuwasawa Design School; renowned graphic designer Mr. Jianping He, whose works have been awarded the gold and silver prize at the International Poster Biennial in Warsaw, gold prize at the International Poster Triennial in Toyama, first prize at the Lahti International Poster Biennial in Finland ; silver and bronze prize in ADC New York and so on; well-known German designer Mr. Fons Matthias Hickmann, who is a graphic designer, author, and design professor at the Berlin University of the Arts, as well as a member of the New York Type Directors Club (TDC) and the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI); Mr. Mann Lao is a branding designer from Macau and the Co-founder of Chiii Design. Chiii Design is known for integrating cultural arts and commercial elements, their works have won over 200 awards from various regions and countries; and young entrepreneur Ms. Sabrina Ho Chiu Yeng, the Founder and Managing Director of Chiu Yeng Culture and Director and Chief Executive Officer of Poly Auction Macau Limited, who is devoted in the arts industry and is influential in the Chinese art market, she has been invited to be one of the featured speakers at the 19th Annual Harvard China Forum, crowned as the 17th of the 2015 Top 100 Most Influential People of Chinese Art Market in the world, and was named as one of the potential Asia’s Power Businesswomen in the year to come in Forbes Asia. These celebrities of the design arts industry will be assembling in Macau for the kick-off of the first “Y Show”, which is a worthwhile event for design enthusiasts.
To provide an integrated platform for arts and cultural exchange, “Y Show” will be holding six design seminars from 30th September to 2nd October with topics about the development of design arts in Macau. Aside from having the international assessment committee members as guest speakers, “Y Show” has also invited experts and remarkable designers from different sectors as seminar guest speakers to share their creation experience, which will give an insight into the creative and design process in different fields for design enthusiasts. Large enterprises and designers of different sectors are invited to the exhibition to the “Y Show” for recruiting potential art graduates, which could provide a direct job opportunity for fresh art graduates.
Ms. Sabrina Ho Chiu Yeng, Managing Director of Chiu Yeng Culture and Curator of “Y Show”, commented, “I feel so excited that the first Macau art graduates joint exhibition will make its debut in September. Besides showcasing works from local arts graduates, we have also invited institutions and art graduates abroad to take part in this exhibition to reach an international level. A lot of companies are currently branding themselves as ‘young and energetic’ to generate more creativity and business opportunities. As to enhance art graduates’ understanding of the significance of creative thinking in the society and inspire local fresh graduates before they enter into the job market, various seminars will be held during the exhibition by inviting entrepreneurs and world-famous designers to share their experience. I hope to create this new platform for Macau to coordinate with the local talent development, so as to assist in discovering future paths for young people, and broaden their horizon and creative ability.”
Mr. Mann Lao, Creative Director of Chiii Design and Curator of “Y Show”, expressed, “As the very first art graduates exhibition held in Macau, ‘Y Show’ represents the freshness, energy, and idea collision towards Macau Design industry. As one of the curator of the exhibition, I hope ‘Y Show’ will not only be a platform for designers to communicate, but also offers great inspiration to design students and professors. At the same time it is a great chance for designers and merchants to interact. All in all, it builds up a better design environment and promotes better quality design in Macau. For the design students and professors, technical development should never be one-sided. One of the purposes of this exhibition is to compare and explore the design standard between Macau and overseas. It is always important for students to absorb and learn the trendiest creative ideas from all over the world. Students, especially the local students, should proactively take the responsibility for the future of Macau design environment and pay more attention on learning modern design techniques and skills in order to expand their vision, as well as to express themselves without using the old-fashioned approach. Moreover, this exhibition enables different commercial enterprises to have a different vision on the nurturing role of the market towards the development on the design industry. We can also understand the difference of regional design development. A good design is not only about decoration and style; it is about productivity. At the same time, it is the symbol of success to a company. Last but not least, it should always be aware of the mutual relationship between design and its market, since whether the design is recognized and accepted by the market and the audience is always the first consideration.”
The first “Y Show” is strongly supported by various sponsors, with the endeavor to support local cultural and creative industry. They include (in no particular order): Dr. Stanley Ho Foundation, Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A., Sociedade de Lotarias e Apostas Mútuas de Macau, Lda., Tianchen Times Culture Development Co., Ltd., Poly Auction Macau Limited, L’Arc Macau, Antalis (Hong Kong) Ltd., Fundação Rui Cunha, Tipografia Macau Hung Heng Ltda., Macau Hong Kong Terminal Ltd., Regency Art Hotel, Chessman Entertainment & Production Co. Ltd., and Nextra Marketing and Business Consulting Limited.
“Y Show” will run from 29th September to 2nd October at the Regency Art Hotel. Admission is free of charge. Shuttle bus service between L’Arc Hotel Macau and Regency Art Hotel will be provided during the exhibition. For more details regarding “Y Show”, please visit the official website: www.chiuyengculture.com.
