Sands China Presenting Innovative Ceramic Exhibition for Art Macao 2021
Project Sands X: Beyond the Blue – An Exhibition of Ceramic Extraordinaire
(Macao, July 8, 2021) – In support of Art Macao,
Sands China Ltd. is presenting Project Sands X:
Beyond the Blue – An Exhibition of Ceramic
Extraordinaire, one of the special exhibitions
of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale
2021.
The exhibition
kicks off with an opening ceremony July 15 and runs 10
a.m.-10 p.m. daily at The Venetian® Macao
until Oct. 31. It was curated by internationally famed
artist Caroline Cheng, and features works from
more than 20 world-renowned ceramic artists and
institutions, showcasing both traditional and innovative
creations.
The
exhibition's theme, Beyond the Blue, is layered
in meaning. The works feature designs and palettes that
are diverse, showcasing how the beauty of ceramics can
go beyond the traditional colours of blue and
white. Using innovative designs, techniques and
technologies, artists hope to bring positivity to the
world through works that go beyond all expectations
and imagination. The eye-catching exhibition
seeks to elicit joy and inspire visitors to go beyond
the blue mood of a pandemic world with optimism
for a brighter future
ahead.
Featured
artists include Estonian-American artist Sergei
Isupov, who is internationally known for his
surreal, highly detailed and narrative works; American
artist Richard Notkin, who is well-known for his
series of Chinese Yixing-inspired teapots and ceramic
artworks; and American artist David Furman, who
draws inspiration from everyday life and is known for
his hyper-realistic
works.
The exhibition
also aims to reshape the audience's perception of
ceramic art production and enjoyment by presenting the
innovative works of a new generation of artists. Among
them are Adam Chau, Brooks Oliver and Nicholas Lenker,
who have been recognised in the United States as
"Emerging Artists" by the National Council on Education
for the Ceramic Arts
(NCECA).
The
exhibition's works combine technology and ceramics with
innovative presentation, and visitors are able to
interact with some of the pieces. Exhibits made from
recycled ceramics promoting sustainability in art will
also be on display with a vision to create a better
world. And visitors can use their smartphones to listen
to a complimentary audio guide to learn about the
artists and their works while viewing the
exhibits.
Macao and
ceramics share a centuries-long history, with Macao as a
key port for porcelain export on the Maritime Silk Road.
This powerful tie was why Sands China chose a
gold-themed ceramics exhibition for Art Macao 2019,
titled All That's Gold Does Glitter – An Exhibition of
Glamorous
Ceramics.
Following up
on that extremely well-received offering, Sands China is
unveiling an even greater variety of ceramic masterworks
with this revelatory exhibition. These exciting new
works created on a new theme will once again surprise
viewers and expand their appreciation of this
multi-faceted art form.
The Beyond the
Blue opening ceremony will also announce details of an
additional art event being held by Sands China in
support of Art Macao: the July-October Time Is On My
Side – 2021 Greater Bay Area Young Artists Scheme –
A Competition of Painting & Photography. Artwork
recruitment begins July 15 and is open to young artists
from Macao and the Greater Bay Area. Winners will
receive various awards to encourage them to continue
their art and their art pieces will be displayed at The
Londoner®
Macao.
Project
Sands X: Beyond the Blue – An Exhibition of Ceramic
Extraordinaire is a special exhibition of Art
Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021, a
three-month long international cultural and artistic
extravaganza organised by the Macao government. More
information is available at www.artmacao.mo.
Photo caption: Project Sands X: Beyond the Blue – An
Exhibition of Ceramic Extraordinaire opens at The Venetian Macao
July 15 and runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily until Oct. 31. A special
exhibition of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021,
it was curated by internationally famed artist Caroline Cheng,
and features works from more than 20 world-renowned ceramic
artists and institutions, showcasing both traditional and
innovative creations.