Organized by the Museum and Art Gallery of Southern University College, the exhibition “Leading the Charge” (艺马当先), featuring more than 60 ink paintings of horses by renowned artist Kerk Won Hoo, was officially launched on February 6, ushering in the Chinese New Year of the Horse. The opening ceremony was officiated by Dato’ Vincent Tan Meng Seng, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Southern University College and was warmly attended by art enthusiasts from both within and beyond the campus.
Prior to the opening ceremony, six of Kerk Won Hoo’s students who had traveled from Kuala Lumpur spent three hours on-site creating a long scroll titled “Hundred Horses Greeting the Rising Sun” (百马朝阳), adding a vibrant festive touch to the campus.
The opening ceremony also featured interactive programs such as a Creative Spring Couplets Experience and a Calligraphy Writing Experience. Kerk’s son, Kerk Yifan, was present to write festive calligraphy and paint horses for visitors, conveying New Year blessings. The lively atmosphere evoked the magnificent spectacle of ten thousand galloping horses.
The “Leading the Charge” exhibition will run until February 26 and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The gallery will be closed for the Chinese New Year holidays from February 16 to 20. Outside of this holiday period, visits are welcome during office hours, Monday through Friday.
由南方大学学院文物与艺术馆于2月6日举行著名画家郭温和的60余幅水墨马画作品【艺马当先】，为马年春节拉开帷幕。此画展由南方大学学院董事长拿督陈洺臣主持开幕，获校内外艺术爱好者踊躍出席。
开幕礼之前，郭温和六位从吉隆坡南下的门生花三个小时，在现场创作一幅【百马朝阳】长卷，为校园增添春彩。
开幕礼节目包括【创意春联体验】和【写大字体验】。郭老师的儿子郭一凡也在现场为观众挥春画马传递祝福，热闹场面如酷哒哒万马奔腾。
【艺马当先】画展即日起将展至2月26日，开放时间为早上10时至下午4时。新年期间16日至20日休息，其它时段周一至周五办公时间内进行参观。
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