Finger painting--Landscape Painting

Professor Wong Shiu Hon (b.1941) , has developed an interest in, and a passion for, the study of Chinese literature, art, and Daoism, from the time he completed his undergraduate studies. With a teaching career spanning almost three decades, Professor Wong held teaching posts at the University of Hong Kong, the East Asia University (Macau), the Australian National University, Murdoch University (Western Australia), and the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes,Sorbonne (Paris), where he taught extensively in the history of ci poetry, Chinese art, traditional drama and the history of Daoism. He also acted as supervisor for masters and doctoral postgraduate students. Professor Wong has authored 41 books on Chinese poetry, Daoist religion, Chinese drama and Chinese art. He was Professor at the Department of Chinese, University of Hong Kong, when he opted for an early retirement and relocated to Australia in 1998. Professor Wong now lives in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Aside from dedicating his time and energy to the teaching and research of Chinese literature and Daoism, Professor Wong is also a renowned expert on Chinese art and antiquities and has been invited by reputable academic and cultural institutions to serve as an advisor. Currently Professor Wong is the Honorary Principal Advisor (Chinese Art and Antiquities) of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery; Honorary Fellow of the Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole, at the University of Hong Kong; Museum Expert Adviser, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; President, Chinese Art Society, Australia; and Patron, Australia China Friendship Society (Tasmanian Branch). In addition to being an established scholar, Professor Wong is also a fine artist in his own right. He began his journey as an artist at the early age of nine, when he learned the art form from two famous painters, Master Li Feng-gong 李鳳公 and Master Liang Bo-yu 梁伯譽. Furthermore, Professor Wong considers that he was fortunate in having the opportunity to learn painting techniques and principles from the world renowned artist Professor Liu Haisu 劉海粟 (1896-1994). Another great master, whom Professor Wong adores, and who has influenced him most of all is Professor Jao Tsung-I 饒宗頤(b.