25th August, 2005 Macau
"In Loving Memory of Selene
Fung 1943-1999"
Art & Sculpture Exhibition
Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre unveiled
an Art & Sculpture Exhibition titled "In Loving Memory
of Selene Fung 1943-1999" this afternoon. Guests of
Honor include the Secretary for Social Affairs and
Culture of MSAR Government, Dr. Chui Sai On, Director
of the Department of Publicity and Culture from the
Liaison Office of the Central People's Government
in MSAR Mr. Kong Fan Zhuang, Spokesman Director-General
of the Department of Policy Research from the Office
of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Mr. Li Chun Hua, Managing Director, Sociedade de Jogos
de Macau, S.A Dr. Stanley Ho, Chairman of Macau Tower,
Ms. Pansy Ho and mother of Selene Fung, Ms. Nanette
Ho.
Selene Fung was a Macau-born artist immensely talented
in pencil portraiture and bronze sculpturing. Under
her mother, Ms. Nanette Ho's influence, Selene had
demonstrated extraordinary talents since a very young
age. With her subsequent trainings and hard works,
she has held solo exhibitions in many world cities,
and her collection was highly appraised by internationally
renowned celebrities such as Paul Newman, Placido
Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. Most unfortunately,
at the height of her artistic career, she suddenly
passed away in New York at age 56, leaving behind
a legacy of fine works. Today, Macau Tower is greatly
honored to have Ms. Nanette Ho's generous contribution
of some of Selene's favorite pieces, including 77
paintings and 21 sculptures, for exhibition. Moreover,
6 poems written by Ms. Ho over the grief of her lost
child are also being featured.
Guest of Honor Dr. Stanley Ho lamented, "Selene left
us with a collection of very touching pieces. Not
only do they reflect her artistic talents, they are
overflowing with her passion and love of art."
Representative from the host, Chairman of Macau Tower
Ms. Pansy Ho, indicated that this is an excellent
chance to encourage young local artists to pursue
their dreams and that Macau Tower will continue to
collaborate with local communities for the promotion
and enhancement of the city's cultural movements.
The permanent exhibition is officially opened today
and admission is free.
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