Sun Playroom
The event series "Sun Playroom" aims to promote art appreciation and creation through various types of workshops and experiential programmes, seeking to inspire participants' creativity and imagination.
Ink Journeys: Expression and Landscape Painting
In conjunction with the “The 2nd Hong Kong Paintings in Sai Yuen Lane” exhibition, Sun Museum is excited to present “Ink Journeys: Expression and Landscape Painting”. We have specially invited Simon Yung, a featured artist from the second phase exhibition to guide this course. Simon will demonstrate the fusion of traditional and modern ink painting, showing how brush, ink, and soul interweave together.
This course consists of three sessions. Through live demonstrations and hands-on practice, Simon will lead participants into three different worlds of ink painting. From the use of blank space in linear compositions, to infusing poetic depth, and finally exploring contemporary experimentation, you will discover your own landscape realm while mastering the rich textures of ink—thick, diluted, dry, and wet. Participants will complete an individual painting from each session. This course is suitable for all ages, and no prior drawing experience is required.
Dates: September 30, October 7, October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 NN
Venue: Sun Museum Café
Fee: HKD 980 for 3 sessions (materials and tools included)
Language: Cantonese
Materials:
Xuan Paper, Chinese brushes, Chinese ink, plates, water buckets, and Chinese painting pigment
【Course Outline】
Lesson 1: Lines & Space
Reshaping classics and embracing the blank space. Recreate the elegance of ancient paintings using lines, master the art of leaving blank space on paper, and learn to create a sense of space through the interplay of void and substance, capturing the essence of traditional spirit.
Lesson 2: Splashed Ink & Poetic Depth
Infusing poetry into painting, letting ink flow. Focusing on emotional expression where intent precedes the brush, you will experience the natural expansion and spontaneous flow of splashed ink, transforming rich poetry into a unique visual aesthetic.
Lesson 3: Experimentation & Abstraction
Exploring the contemporary, a myriad of imagery. Break free from traditional constraints and take an experimental first step into the infinite possibilities of abstract art. Build your personal landscape vision and discover a new spring of future creative inspiration.
Artist | Simon Yung
Simon Yung, engages in art creation, curation and education. His works have been selected for the “Hong Kong Contemporary Art Awards” & “Hong Kong Art Biennial” (HKMoA), “Beyond the Surface-Chinese Abstract Art” (MMoA), and “Philippe Charriol Foundation Art Competition”, etc. Yung has participated in numerous art fairs, such as Art Stage Singapore, Art Taipei, Affordable Art Fair, Fine Art Asia, Ink Asia, and Ink Global, etc, and has held solo exhibitions including “Traces of Traveling the Mountains and Seas” (Guwei Museum), “Compose poems while facing springs” (JCCAC), and “Utopian Landscapes” (Our Gallery), etc. His works are collected by HKMoA, corporate institutions, and private collectors worldwide. His publications include “Ten Water Five Rock-Works by Simon Yung” and “Compose poems while facing springs-Works by Simon Yung”.
Sparrow and Blue Daisy Mineral Pigment Painting Course
Sun Museum will host the “Sparrow and Blue Daisy” Mineral Pigment Painting Course this September, featuring special guest guidance from artist Danni Shen.
By depicting the autumn blue daisy and sparrows, participants will deeply explore the millennium-old heritage of mineral pigment painting. Participants will learn about the characteristics of various mediums, such as mineral pigments, animal glue, and paper, and gain hands-on experience with core techniques, including preparing the base, mixing colours, creating textures, making “gofun” (made from oyster shells), relief outlining, and polishing, then building a solid foundation for the creative practice through practical application.
Across four sessions, participants will start by understanding fundamental materials and painting methods, experiencing firsthand the unique aesthetic beauty brought by texture and colour. Building upon basic mineral pigment painting skills, the course specifically introduces the application of textured baseboards and a touch of coloured clay underpainting. Danni will also demonstrate how to flexibly use coloured pencils to assist in carving out details, delicately rendering the elegant posture of the blue daisy and the light, agile spirit of the sparrows. This course will guide beginners through the versatile joy of creating with mineral pigments.
Date: September 8, 15, 22, 29 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: Sun Museum Café
Fee: HKD 1,300 for 4 sessions (excludes the cost of mineral pigments*)
Language: Cantonese
Age: 16 years old or above
Materials: Most of the materials and tools will be provided by the instructor (e.g. brushes, drawing boards and paper). Natural mineral pigments from the brand "Tianchengxuan" will be available for purchase at the museum shop (around HKD 400). You are welcome to bring your own mineral pigments to class if needed.
【Course Outline】
Lesson 1
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Introduction to the history of mineral pigment
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Instruction on glue mixing proportions
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Demonstration of traditional woodblock paper mounting, including base colour application and printing lace patterns
Lesson 2
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Demonstration of making “gofun” (made from oyster shells)
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Layering “gofun” for the background, sanding the baseboard, and transferring the design layout
Lesson 3
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Raised relief line decoration and glazing
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Student practice with individual guidance
Lesson 4
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Detail processing and sanding
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Colour blending (e.g. coloured pencils, pigment powders)
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Pobservation and critique
Artist | Danni Shen
Danni graduated from the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, in 2024. She began exploring mineral pigment painting during her studies and later gained curatorial and art advisory experience in museums and galleries.
She now works as a professional illustrator and part‑time painting instructor. Her work blends mineral pigments, charcoal, and etching into delicate brushwork, creating visually rich, narrative‑driven images. Alongside her practice, she is actively involved in promoting Hong Kong’s local art scene.
