The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (June 14) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chinese painting master, Huang Yongyu, and extended his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.
Mr Huang was a renowned figure in the painting world and was showered with honours. Blending rich Chinese accents and western elements, his paintings were not only unique but had also inspired the succeeding generations. Furthermore, Mr Huang was a prominent print artist and poet. His poems were modest, moving and thought-provoking. In 2004, the Hong Kong Museum of Art hosted an exhibition on reviewing Mr Huang's work at his age of 80, while the museum keeps eight of his ink paintings and print arts.
Mr Yeung said, "We are saddened by Mr Huang's passing, but his work will surely echo down the ages and he will be remembered fondly."
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