Leading CENTRAL developer Hongkong Land today launched Unfolding Visions, an art exhibition showcasing the stunning artworks by five acclaimed artists, at The Rotunda, Exchange Square. The artists – Bo Yun, Chu Tat Shing, Lee Chi Cheung, Danny Li Wan Fai and Maria Lobo – have all been commissioned by the Company in recent years to create art pieces for its commercial property portfolio in the Central Business District of Hong Kong. “Hongkong Land is delighted to host Unfolding Visions at The Rotunda and to renew our connection with these five very talented artists. Presented as the first art exhibition during our 125th anniversary year, the show serves nicely as an occasion to share the Company’s vision since 1889 and the possibilities for the next 125 years,” said Mr Y K Pang, Chief Executive of Hongkong Land. In Unfolding Visions, the artists display a broad range of artistic visions in the intriguing art collection. From oil, acrylic and mixed media on canvas as well as ink, pigment print and watercolour on paper, to sculptures in wood, bronze, stone and even fiberglass, the artists’ creativity is exemplified in this stimulating exhibition that is sure to fascinate, enrich and engage the viewers. “We believe great art has an important role to play in our daily lives, and we strive to provide visual and mental respite from the bustling urban setting for both our tenants and visitors. This exhibition and the artists’ creations on permanent display in our CENTRAL portfolio clearly demonstrate our commitment to supporting the best of local and international art for the enjoyment of the community,” Mr Pang added. Through the art pieces on display, the five artists reveal a plethora of influences and themes that inspire them. Bo Yun, Lee Chi Cheung, and Danny Li Wan Fai have all been influenced by Chinese literati painting and painters but differ in their individual artistic approach. Bo offers a subdued portrayal of ‘Dusk’ in an abstract landscape that embraces strong elements of Chinese shanshui painting; Lee’s classical depiction of ‘Sunrise’ with tranquil rolling mountains and changing clouds shows spiritual transcendence; while Li’s dramatic brushwork in the ‘Journey to the East’ series is a tribute to the magnificent nature witnessed when travelling through the Orient. Sculptor Chu Tat Shing retells the legend of Fu-xi and Nu-wa, the first ancestors of the Chinese, in his wood carving ‘Dance with Heaven and Earth’ where entwined serpents depict the interaction of yin and yang that underlies the celestial order to achieve balance; while Maria Lobo also attempts to achieve a balanced pattern in her chaotic rendering of ‘Nothing’s Just Black and White’ by adding meditating Zen circles. In addition to the collection featured in the exhibition, which runs from 17th March to 17th April 2014, their paintings and sculptures for Hongkong Land are on permanent display in Alexandra House, Chater House, Gloucester Tower and LANDMARK. Hongkong Land has long been a pioneer in the use of commercial property to display works of art. Its buildings, which form the core of Hong Kong’s world-renowned business district, are home to an impressive collection that spans emerging local artists and modern masters of the 20th century, together with art exhibitions held throughout the year, thousands of people who work, shop, dine or visit CENTRAL each day enjoy a unique opportunity to experience exceptional art as they go about their daily lives.