Xie Ke
From his compositional precision to his executional technique, Xie Ke’s paintings and sculptures possess the grace of a graphic designer or that of an architect. A distinctive new Pop Art is found in his paintings, presenting multi-layers of implied meanings and symbolism. Whereas ‘the blindfolded youth’ brims with vitality, exuding his hope and faith in the future generation’s wisdom. A pure visionary, Xie Ke’s works adopt a blend of traditional oriental design and western innovative elements, achieving a zen state of mind yet fulfill a modern aesthetic look.
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Born in Hong Kong in 1955, Xie Ke began his career working as a graphic designer and illustrator in the late 1970s. In 1980, he was the first foreign-visiting scholar to enter the Central Academy of Arts & Crafts (now known as Tsinghua University Academy of Arts & Design) in Beijing to deepen his study of Chinese traditional decorative art. After graduating, he returned to Hong Kong to teach at First Institute of Art and Design as a senior lecturer and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In 2007, he returned to Beijing to set up a work studio.
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2022
“Love and Respect” and “Gourd Angel” sculptures selected for the “International Art Exchange Exhibition 2022” at Hong Kong City Hall, Hong Kong
“Splitting Bamboo” sculpture selected for “Continuing the Past and Forging the Future – 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover” exhibition at Hong Kong Central Library, Hong Kong
2019
“Young Heart”, Solo exhibition, Beijing, China
2015
“Young Heart • Burning Love”, Solo exhibition, Enjoy Museum of Art, Beijing, China
“Beyond Belief”, Solo exhibition, Singapore
2012
“The Territory of Xie Ke”, Solo exhibition, Hong Kong Arts Center, Hong Kong
2010
“Charisma”, Solo exhibition, Beijing, China
2004
“Contemporary Chinese Art Exhibition”, Marseilles Art Museum, France
1987
“The Art of the Chinese Pagodas”, Author, Published in Taiwan
1985
“Chinese New Year’s Traditional Block Prints”, Author, Published in Hong Kong