Alisan Fine Arts is honoured to present our second solo exhibition of Fang Zhaoling (1914–2006), one of the most important female artists of the 20th century, as a key exhibition celebrating the gallery’s 45th anniversary this year. Deeply rooted in ink painting, Fang studied under Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), a towering master of modern ink art, and also apprenticed with Zhao Shao-ang (1905-1998), a leading representative of the second generation of the Lingnan School. Inspired by these predecessors, Fang developed a highly individual freehand language—approaching Abstract Expressionism in its vigour—across a wide range of subjects.

The exhibition presens over 20 works from the height of Fang’s career (1970s–1990s), including landscapes, bird-and-flower paintings, figures, animals and calligraphy, most being shown for the first time.

Opening reception: Monday March 16, 5-7pm

Gallery address: 21/F, 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central