Papercutting is one of China’s ancient folk arts, recognized by UNESCO in 2009 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This art form uses scissors to create patterns on paper, often in a hollowed-out style. Common themes include daily life, flora and fauna, and auspicious symbols. Papercutting is frequently used to decorate windows, walls, and lanterns, creating a festive atmosphere. In Hong Kong, papercutting has continually evolved. Over time, this traditional craft has expanded into new areas such as greeting cards, souvenirs, and large festive decorations in malls, incorporating local features like colloquial phrases, landscapes, and cartoon characters. This workshop will delve into the history and artistic features of papercutting, allowing participants to master fundamental techniques, including folding, drawing, and cutting, and to learn the methods of creating papercutting works.
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Since the 16th century, Chinese Painted Porcelain has been favored by foreigners, with "Painted Porcelains of Hong Kong（港彩）" being a unique art form that has been in Hong Kong for nearly a century and recognized as Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage. In the class, the instructor will share the historical background of the Painted Porcelains and its close connection to Chinese culture. Participants will also learn Zentangle techniques using basic drawing elements such as dots, straight lines, curves, arcs, and circles to understand different cultures from an artistic perspective. Additionally, the instructor will demonstrate how to incorporate the creative concepts of Zentangle into Painted Porcelains of Hong Kong, designing unique postcards or coasters, and using simple methods to mimic classic Painted Porcelains patterns like "Dux Flower," roosters, and lotuses.
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