24 September 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE PENINSULA ART RESIDENCY WINTER EXHIBITION
Mr Wu Yaming and his landscape paintings
Celebrating its first anniversary following the launch in September 2013, The
Peninsula Beijing’s “Art Residency” programme continues to showcase some of
China’s most innovative and creative contemporary artists by inviting them, one-byone, to become the hotel’s “Artist-in-Residence”; living and working in the hotel in a
specially designated Art Suite, together with an exhibition of the artist’s works around
The Peninsula’s public spaces. This October 2014, The Peninsula Beijing is proud to
feature The Landscape Paintings by Wu Yaming, whose sprightliness and vitality
propel
this
classical
Chinese
art
form
right
into
the
present.
Wu Yaming, a well-known Chinese contemporary landscape painter, is a true master
of “ink on paper”. Wu started painting in 1959 at the Imperial Palace Museum. For
the last 45 years he has been dedicated to painting; learning the fundamentals from his
predecessors, but without becoming bound by traditional approaches. In his works,
there are reflections of Buddhist culture, Zen, and an unconventional freedom that is
deeply rooted in his heart. Wu Yaming's landscape paintings are highly regarded both
in China and abroad. He has had multiple exhibitions including those at the United
Nations, and in Japan and the U.S. His collectors include U.S. former Secretary of
State Henry Kissinger, former Japanese Prime Minister Nakasone Yasuhiro, former
U.S. President Bill Clinton, and King of Thailand, King Bhumibhol.
"When I was 18 I painted like Leonardo, it's taken me 65 years to learn to paint like a
child". So said Picasso in his later years in life. Wu Yaming embodies this spirit. As
his work matures, it simultaneously rejuvenates.
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A preview of the paintings to be exhibited:
The Peninsula Art Residency Programme:
Since September 2013, The Peninsula Beijing has been extending its interest in highlevel art and has unveiled a new concept called The Peninsula Art Residency in
collaboration with the Museum of Art and Urbanity Shanghai (MAUS). The
Peninsula Art Residency gives leading contemporary artists the opportunity to exhibit
their work in a unique environment, which in turn enhances the avant-garde
architecture and aesthetics of the hotel. Throughout the year, each “Artist-inResidence” has been displaying his or her art in the public areas of the hotel. The
Peninsula Beijing has also prepared a special “Art Suite” by converting one of the
suites into an art space and allowing guests full access to explore the journey of art
with The Peninsula and exchange opinions and insight with the artist on both Chinese
and international art.
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About the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong
and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a group which is engaged in the
ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and
residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the
provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels
portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula
Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The
Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila and The Peninsula
Paris (expected opening in 2014). Projects under development include The Peninsula London
and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the group includes The Repulse Bay
Complex, The Peak Tower, The Peak Tramways and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The
Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; the Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand, and
21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France.
For further information, please contact:
Ms Cathie Yang
Director of Public Relations
The Peninsula Beijing
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