Exhibition Overview
"Stardust: Meng Shu Contemporary Glass Art Exhibition" opened on March 23, 2018, showcasing a collection of glass artworks by Meng Shu, an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Arts of Macau University of Science and Technology. The exhibition reflects the artist's inner world and creative journey.
About the Artist
- Meng Shu is an active contemporary artist, educator, and researcher with years of experience in planning and participating in local cultural and artistic activities.
- She has long experimented with various media in her contemporary art practice, transitioning from ceramics to glass, and from installations to public art.
- She has completed several public art projects and has held art exhibitions in Macau and other regions.
Featured Works
- The exhibition primarily features glass artworks created and fired by Meng Shu over the past two years.
- The pieces utilize the unique properties of glass—transparency, refraction, and reflection—to present a rich spectrum of colors.
- The works include both individual and collaborative creations.
- Most of the glass pieces were fired in Zibo, Shandong, a location known for its abundant raw materials and specialized equipment.
Artistic Insight
- Meng Shu notes that hand-blown glass is extremely challenging, requiring great physical strength, endurance, and technical skill. Each piece embodies the artist's immense dedication.
- Through her glass art, she aims to convey a sense of the void and the infinite.
- She believes artistic creation allows one to perceive and grasp the realms of art, the universe, and life itself.
Key Information
- Exhibition Period: March 23 – May 30, 2018
- Opening Ceremony Guests included: Representatives from the Macao Foundation, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macao Museum, University of Macau, Macau University of Science and Technology, and the Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Parish.
