Ekw. Man, The notion of "Orientalism" in the modernization movement of Chinese painting of Hong Kong artists in 1960s: The case of Hon Chi-Fun, FILOZ VESTN, 22(2), 2001, pp. 161-178
The article first outlines the cultural background and situation of Chinese
artists in the colonial Hong Kong in the 60s. Their frustrated claims for
development and evolution of Chinese painting and aesthetics were expressed
and concluded by their representative and leader, Lu, who suggested and pr
omoted a controversial notion of "Orientalism". Different from that of Edwa
rd Said, Lu's notion implied a modified version of nationalism. The influen
ces and practices of Lu's theory are examined, including his oppositionals.
The presentation then introduces the case of Hon Chi-fun's artistic practi
ce. Hon illustrated a unique way of being "Oriental", both in his artistic
experiments and beliefs. His case is followed by readings and analyses from
the philosophical, psychological and cultural angles utilizing theories of
Western and Chinese aesthetics, psychoanalysis and post-colonialism. The a
uthor discusses the problems of transnationalism and transculturalism in co
ntemporary aesthetics from a Hong Kong experience.