Ark-Association of Macau Art (the “AAMA”) takes great pleasure to present its 2022 art program entitled “Art Power Jamming – Embrace the Rainbow”. The program, which is sponsored by Macao Foundation, and supported by Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District and 10 Fantasia, will showcase six exhibitions presented by twelve Macau artists with different creative styles. The exhibitions will be running back to back from January 2022 until January 2023, taking place in room C03, 2nd floor at 10 Fantasia.
"After the haze comes the sunny day, and the rainbow always comes after the storm."
The title of this exhibition series revolves around hope and recovery. Under the global pandemic situation, what happened to us? What should be thankful for us? What inspired us? What does it mean to Macau and the world? Life is like this, even if the predicament is daunting, it may be difficult to change. However, instead we can adjust our own mindsets with confidence and persistence, ignite hope, light the road ahead and also the connection among people to return our life to normalgradually. It seems like seeing the rainbow after the rain.
In this era of social distancing and isolation, people need solace from art and aesthetics. Art evokes the power of healing, and the spiritual essence of pursuing creation can better reflect the value of artistic creation. Creation gives birth to life and facilitate the prosperity of civilization. In this way, the value of art creator is not only the comforter, but also a facilitator and motivator.
These six exhibitions assemble twelve local art workers to demonstrate their creativity and give rise to hope after the pandemic. This program also promotes the spark among the artists, contributing to the exchange of ideas and creative experiences. The unique creation of each exhibitor will nourish the mind and soul of audience, as well as spreading the vitality and charm of art to everyone.
Embrace the Rainbow – “Her Story”
Date : 12th March to 7th May 2022
Artist : Yaya Vai, Pamela Chan
Medium : Painting
Admission : Free
Organizer : Ark – Association of Macau Art
Sponsor : Macao Foundation
Creative Support : Graceart Design Studio
Co-organizer : Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church
District, 10 Fantasia
Address : 10 Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro, Macao
Opening Hours : 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (closed on Mondays)
Creative Concept: Yaya Vai
Embrace the Rainbow – “Her Story”
Rain comes before the existence of rainbow.
A Reversal needs an experience and takes time.
There is a unique story behind every “HER”,
But they all have the same belief –
A colorful and brilliant rainbow will appear after the heavy rain. Yaya consistently using flower and female in her artworks in this exhibition. The woman back represents there is a story behind every woman. As the main theme of the exhibition is “Embrace the Rainbow”, She has chosen the rainbow color flower in her unique art piece.
During the COVID-19 pandemic period, there are different social, work, family, self issues need to handle, a lot of emotions including depression and stress has been hidden in their stories. One of the belief that keep them strong maybe the belief that the rainbow will appear after the heavy rain. Hope this exhibition will let them feel they are not alone, there are other “she she she she she …” around.
-Yaya Vai
Creative Concept: Pamela Chan
Preface
Embrace the Rainbow – “Her Story”
She and She are shaping different life paths,
despite the pandemic perplexes their daily lives,
they embrace different attitudes in overcoming the entanglement.
She and She are living in the moment,
whether in good or bad times,
they have the ability to stay positive and pleasant.
What they believe is –
after the adversity, rainbow will appear.
This is a story about a multitude of “SHE”! Pamela embodies into the identities of different women with diverse social-cultural background, seeking to reveal their behaviours, attitudes and beliefs from different perspectives at different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic period.
Facing the ever-changing challenges of the global pandemic and different stages of preventive measures, how should she react? Choose to coexist with the virus and continue to enjoy her current life? Maintain a high level of vigilance at all times to secure her job and living? Expecting the end of the virus? Here, she will uncover her feeling to you！
Each painting is composed of vibrant colours like the rainbow, showing her own unique face mask to manifest one’s own self and belief in that particular transient moment.
-Pamela Chan
About Yaya Vai
Born in Macau in 1972 . Master Degree in Business Administration. Since 2000, she started learning pencil sketching and oil painting as a hobby and later obtained the Certificate in Visual Art Marketing and Management. Her artworks have been selected and displayed in several joint exhibitions including Autumn Salon, Macau H853 Super Art Fair…etc. in Macau. In fond of flowers, her artworks are inspired by floral and female topics. To her, art is a way to reduce stress, and she hopes her work can encourage the concern of women’s emotional healthiness.
About Pamela Chan
Born in 1979 in Macau, bachelor in Tourism Business Management. Pamela is currently the cultural ambassador of Macao, Head of Marketing at Taipa Village Destination and Vice President of Taipa Village Cultural Association. As an industry contributor, she is committed in promoting the art scene, cultural heritage and community cohesion of Taipa Village, so as to position this culturally-rich area as a leading lifestyle destination. During these recent years, she has been dedicated in a variety of art programs including exhibition curation, producton and related marketing activities. On regular basis, she acts as the jugde panel, mentor and guest speaker for designated institutes and industry organizations. Collaborated partners include Macao Institute for Tourism Studies, The University of Saint Joseph, Startup Weekend Macau and SKAL International Macau.
About Ark-Association of Macau Art
Ark-Association of Macau Art (the “AAMA”) embraces the mission of promoting art and culture through hosting various types of art activities, such as exhibitions, seminars and workshops. The association aims to hold activities including the provision of a channel for the Macau residents to learn about art as well as serving as a platform to showcase their talents and creativity, in the hope of enhancing their art appreciation and improving their quality of life. In addition, these activities enable the participants to release the pressure from their work and daily life.
Contact Information
Ark – Association of Macau Art
Main Contact:
Pamela Chan, President of Supervisory
Mobile: (853) 6686 4338
Email: [email protected]
