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Law
Wai Hin,
AWS,
SFCA
- born
in 1939, began painting in 1957. He studied Western and Chinese painting under
Ng Po Wan, Kwok Yan Leuna, and Leung Part Yu at the Hong Kong Fine Arts Academy.
After graduating the Academy, he taught watercolor painting at the Department of
Extramural Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Law Wai Hin has had a
numerous one-man and group exhibitions in the United Kingdom, Monte Carlo, the
Philippines, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong
Kong and most recently in Canada and United States.
Since immigrating to Canada
in 1990, Law Wai Hin has earned the much coveted signature status from both the
Federation of Canadian Artists and The Northwest Watercolor Society. He has been
honored with numerous awards, and most recently has received the first prize
from the Annual Water Media on Paper Exhibition, the second prize from the
"Annual Winter" Juried Exhibition - All Media, and the Bronze Medal
from the annual "FCA/AFCA" Juried Exhibition.
Law Wai Hin’s work explores
and depicts a subtle East - West balance that is apparent in his delicate, yet
confident brushwork and in his beautifully transparent yet intense color. His
work appeals to discerning collectors and art lovers worldwide and can be found
in many private and public collections including The Hong Kong Art Museum, The
National Art Gallery of Malaysia, The Ayala Museum in the Philippines, and the
University of Hong Kong.
In February
2003, Law Wai Hin received the MILLARD SHEETS MEMORIAL AWARD from the American
Watercolor Society, New York, NY for the painting
"School
Orchestra".
In October 2003,
the artist received the Fasken, Martineau, Dumoulin Award by the Federation of
Canadian Artists, Vancouver, Canada for the painting "Tree".
In 2004, Law Wai Hin
received the Elsie and David Wu Ject-Key award for the painting "Old
Montreal".
In January 2004 Law Wai Hin was
elected to active
American Watercolor Society membership.
Law Wai Hin is a
Signature Member of the Federation
of Canadian Artists.
Law Wai Hin maintains his
studios both in Vancouver, British Columbia and in Montreal, Quebec.
| Recent
Exhibitions:
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2001
Spilsbury Medal Show
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Federation
of Canadian Artists -
Vancouver
,
Canada
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2001
Watercolor and Acrylic Show
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Gallerie
D' Art Evenementielle Richelieu -
Montreal
,
Canada
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2002
Watercolor Exhibition
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Westend
Gallery -
Montreal
,
Canada
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2002
Oil and Watercolor Exhibition
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Cannon
Beach
Fine
Art
Gallery
-
Cannon Beach
,
OR
,
USA
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2002
Spilsbury Medal Show
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Federation
of Canadian Artists -
Vancouver
,
Canada
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2003
Watercolor Exhibition
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Cannon
Beach Fine art Gallery -
Cannon Beach
,
OR
,
USA
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2003
Spilsbury Medal Show
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Federation
of Canadian Artist -
Vancouver
,
Canada
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2003
163 International Exhibition
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American
Watercolor Society -
New York
,
USA
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2003
Spring Unveiling Art Show
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Rhodes
Stringfellow
Fine
Art
Gallery
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Cannon Beach
,
USA
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2004
137 International Exhibition
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American Watercolor
Society -
New York
,
USA
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2005
Flower Painting Exhibition
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Galerie
Du Monde - Hong Kong
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Recent
Awards:
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2003
Silver Medal for “Tree”
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Federation
of Canadian Artists -
Vancouver
,
Canada
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2003
Millard Sheets Memorial Medal for
“School
Orchestra”
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American
Watercolor Society -
New York
,
USA
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2004
Elsie and David Wu Ject-Key Award
for "Old
Montreal"
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American
Watercolor Society -
New York
,
USA
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