Kwun Tong Waterfront Discovery: "Hometown Stories" Yu Rongguang Watercolor Exhibition

30 masterpieces by an internationally renowned watercolor master From the 1950s to the present, four major aspects of inheriting the Hong Kong spirit Blood and sweat beneath the cardboard boxes, Chun Yeung Street has a strong Hong Kong flavor In the fast pace of life, many Hong Kong people are so busy that they even neglect to appreciate the scenery along the way. From March 21 to April 20, Hong Kong Art Folk held the "Hometown Story" Watercolor Exhibition of Yu Rongguang at the Discovery 02 Art Gallery on the Kwun Tong waterfront, exhibiting 30 masterpieces of the internationally renowned watercolor master Yu Rongguang. Through his unique perspective, gentle watercolors and flowing textures, he delicately depicts Hong Kong's ancient and modern iconic buildings, daily life in the streets and alleys, and the strong human touch, presenting the efforts of several generations of Hong Kong people in three dimensions. Half of the proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to Hong Kong Art Foundation Limited for the promotion of local art. In addition to actively doing charity work, Mr. You was also invited to serve as an instructor at the "You Rongguang Watercolor Workshop" to pass on art and connect the community. From the 1950s to the present, four aspects present Hong Kong's past and present people and events, and the extraordinary craftsmanship evokes memories and resonance Themed “Hometown Stories”, this exhibition will lead the audience to review the history and emotions of Hong Kong through four major aspects: “Historical Witnesses”, “Street Style”, “Nature and Humanities” and “Emotions and Memory”. The artist uses his ingenious brushstrokes to weave together little-known stories of this city, from the Bank of China in the 1950s, the streets of Mong Kok in the 1960s, the Victoria Harbour in the 1970s, to the dazzling night scene of Wan Chai today; from the prosperous East-West fusion of Central to the tranquility of the Lei Yue Mun and Tai O fishing villages, to share his attachment to and hope for his hometown, evoking everyone's collective memories and resonance. Primary school students were inspired by sketching in Cheung Chau. The Star Ferry and Victoria Harbour waterfront in Street Tseng saw what Hong Kong people have never seen. The unique perspective encouraged people. You Ziyan said that he was addicted to secretly drawing comics in class when he was in primary school. His art drawings were often praised by the teacher and "posted in class". He said that the first watercolor sketch that left the deepest impression on him was the one he made in 1974 when he went to Cheung Chau with his art teacher to sketch. Now known as the "genius of light", he has focused on watercolor creation for many years. He is good at using light to see through materials and express images. His brushstrokes are delicate and moving, and his works full of sunshine have shocked the watercolor painting circles in Asia and North America. He has always been keen on passing on art and has many students all over the world. Born and raised in Hong Kong in the 1950s, he has witnessed the development and changes of Hong Kong over the years. Even though he has lived in Canada for many years, he has a different experience of this home every time he returns to Hong Kong. With his rich personal experience, he incorporates his insights into his works, delicately depicting the classic red 6C bus in Mong Kok that accompanied him growing up in the 1960s, the Mong Kok neighborhood "Dou Da Pai Dong", the red fire hydrants commonly known as "street wells", the Central Star Ferry Pier, the Bank of China Building with a mixture of old and new, and the Blue House in Wan Chai, etc., all kinds of Hong Kong customs and diverse culture, naturally revealing his deep feelings and expectations for his hometown. He said: "In the face of the great times, we Hong Kong people will be able to rise to the challenge with our unique Lion Rock perseverance and flexibility. Let us encourage each other. Cardboard boxes show the neglected hard work Hong Kong's backyard sentiment 50 years later Tram hawkers Chun Yeung Street has a strong Hong Kong flavor You is good at sharing some neglected daily life in our city with extraordinary insight and delicate brushstrokes, giving soul to his works. The work "Livelihood" exhibited this time uses a bundle of densely packed cardboard boxes to present the hard work and sweat of the grandparents hidden inside in a textured way; "How much is 5 yuan? 》 uses pears and wrapping paper in Hong Kong-style red, white and blue, and is well-known in the international art circles of Europe and Asia; "Love in Nam Sang Wai" is a work completed 50 years later, which contains the sweet memories of Yu Yu's sketching in this back garden of Hong Kong during a dating trip in the 1970s; "Industrial Building Landscape" expresses his feelings when he was quarantined alone in a San Po Kong Hotel; the exhibition also specially exhibits many of the latest works in 2025, "North Point Style" records the classic scene of the bustling people and hawkers avoiding trams on the century-old Chun Yeung Street during the epidemic. Kwun Tong Waterfront Discovery: "Hometown Stories" Yu Rongguang Watercolor Exhibition Date: March 21, 18:00-20:00 and March 22 to April 20 10:00-20:00 Location: Discovery Gallery 02, Kwun Tong Waterfront (90 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong) Cost: Free admission #Kwun Tong Waterfront Discovery #You Rongguang Watercolor Exhibition #good place to discharge #discharge #good place for family #holiday family tour #local tour #good place in Hong Kong #good place on weekdays #good place on weekends #good place #local family tour #parent-child tour #parent-child #parent-child activity #check-in attraction #check-in #hklifestyle #hkdaily #hkiger #hkig #hongkong #hk #instadaily #travelhk #discoverhk #explorehongkong #exploringhongkong #discoverhongkong #awesomehongkong