In Pursuit of Beauty – A Hundred Years  

Host: Hubei Institute of Fine Arts

Department and Faculty:

Department of Chinese Painting, Department of Oil Painting, Department of Printmaking, Department of Mural Painting and Mixed Media Painting, Department of Sculpture, School of Animation, Department of Design, Department of Art & Design, Department of Fashion Art & Design, Department of Industrial Design, Department of Watercolor Painting, Department of Fine Arts Studies

 

 

"The pomegranate tree knows when summer starts. It bursts into blossom on this day every year." This year' s graduation exhibition opens in a special form in the most fragrant season of Wuhan.

 

This is an exhibition of extraordinary significance.

 

We were caught off guard by the epidemic. At the most difficult time, teachers, students and staff members of Hubei Institute of Fine Arts have fought against the epidemic and meanwhile proceeded with all the online teaching courses with extremely tenacious beliefs and spirits. Today, this unique exhibition, which bears no similarities with any one before, is presented to you on schedule. Through the Internet, alumni and audiences around the world have crossed time and space to witness and share the graduation works created by 1699 graduates during the epidemic. I believe that behind each piece of work, there is a moving story. It may be the toil of teachers, the silent support from parents, the difficulties and persistence of students under extremely limited conditions for creation, the affectionate wishes from the Wechat Group named “The Family of Hubei Institute of Fine Arts”，or the strength brought to us by someone who has braved danger. t With diverse themes and presenting rich techniques, multi-disciplinary blending and bold innovation, this visual feast is only  possible thanks to every character in the stories.

 

Here, let's pay the most sincere tribute to the people who have worked hard and even lost their lives during the epidemic. Let’s extend the most sincere respects to the teachers and students who have toiled for this “cloud exhibition. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network that has sent a message of sympathy during the epidemic, as well as the international universities that have cooperated with us. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Central Academy of Fine Arts that offered “one-on-one” help to our graduates. Congratulations to the students who participate in this graduation exhibition!

 

This is a memorable day.

 

In the more than 100 days since the first day of the battle against COVID-19 epidemic, all faculty and staff have been making intensive preparations for the resumption of school while maintaining normal teaching. At the same time, in order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of HIFA, a series of commemorative activities are also being organized in an orderly manner. This graduation exhibition is part of the celebration.

 

From 1920 to 2020, the “Three Founders of the School” , namely, Jiang Lanpu, Tang Yijing and Xu Ziheng have endured great hardships, and the Wuchang Fine Arts School in the beginning has developed into today’s Hubei Institute of Fine Arts. In the baptism of war, and with the changes of personnel and the passage of time, generations of people in Hubei Institute of Fine Arts “bear the moral responsibility with their iron shoulders and carry out artistic creation with their skills”. They not only practice patriotism themselves, but also inspire the following generations to make contributions to the prosperity of the country and national rejuvenation, without considering personal safety or individual interests for the sake of collective welfare.

 

True quality stands out in difficult times. I think that, in the face of the epidemic, the spirit of the century-old Hubei Institute of Fine Arts is well demonstrated again.

 

Xu Fen

Deputy Party Secretary and President of Hubei Institute of Fine Arts

May 2020

 

 

EXHIBITION DURATION

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2020/05/22 ~ 2020/07/22

OPENING CEREMONY

2020/05/22-20:20（Beijing Time）

 

VIRTUAL EXHIBITION HALL ENTRANCE

 

Artvr

https://www.artvrpro.com/activity/307/detail

 

WATERFULL EXHIBITIION ENTRANCE

 

 

91ant.com

http://dh.91ant.com/reboot/schoolinterface?id=19&type=1&mid=0&y=

 

 

Art Platform of People’s Fine Arts Publishing House

http://art.renmei.com.cn/mobile/exhibition.php?act=detail&act_id=86&v=1218

 

 

Artron.Net

https://young.artron.net/exhibitions/hifa2020?utm_source=pkjh

 

 

Form: Online

 

Platform: Artvr, Art Platform of People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, Artron.Net, 91ant.com

 

 

 

Host: Hubei Institute of Fine Arts

Department and Faculty:

Department of Chinese Painting, Department of Oil Painting, Department of Printmaking, Department of Mural Painting and Mixed Media Painting, Department of Sculpture, School of Animation, Department of Design, Department of Environmental Art & Design, Department of Fashion Art & Design, Department of Industrial Design, Department of Watercolor Painting, Department of Fine Arts Studies.

 

 

PART OF THE EXHIBITS

 

 

A1

Department of Chinese Painting

 

A2

Department of Mural Painting and Mixed Media Painting

 

A3

Department of Oil Painting

 

A4

Department of Printmaking

 

A5

Department of Sculpture

 

A6

Department of Industrial Design

 

A7

Department of Fashion Art & Design

 

A8

Department of Environmental Art & Design

 

A9

Department of Design

 

A10

School of Animation

 

A11

Department of Watercolor Painting

 

A12

Department of Fine Arts Studies