Water Poon’s DESTINATION Jiangsu Past \ Guangdong Present

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Free on the June 9th 3:30 - 5:30 PM (opening reception). Other days: Adult: $14 Student: $10 (Age 6-17 or over 17 with valid student I.D) Senior: $11 Family: $28 (2 adults and up to 2 children under the age of 17)

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The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is proud to present the photographic works of internationally recognized photographer, artist, designer and film director Water Poon.
Water Poon’s DESTINATION Jiangsu Past \ Guangdong Present photography focuses on framed unconventional views of ancient landmarks of traditional Chinese architecture and canals in Jiangsu province along Yangtzu River Delta. The artist also explores the modern outlook of contemporary built-up metropolis in Guangzhou province of Pearl River Delta. Jiangzu carries the traditional culture of ancient China, while Guangdong presents booming and prosperous modern China.
About the Artist:
Born in China in 1944, Water Poon started his artistic career as a photo journalist in the early 1980s, when he travelled extensively with his camera around China. In 1983 he exhibited his photo sceneries of Mainland China in the National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan and Taipei’s Sceneries in the Beijing Art Museum in China, with his work being published under the People’s Fine Arts Publishing House. Over the years, Poon has edited, designed, and published over 50 photographic collections, art books, and travel journals, and has worked at various newspapers in different countries. He received many prizes, such as the most recent Commendation Award for the contributions in arts presented by the Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP. Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism on behalf of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, the former Prime Minister of Canada, and Certificate of Appreciation for charitable contributions presented by the Honorable Canadian House of Commons Wai Young, MP and the Honorable Canadian House of Commons Wai Young, MP. His diverse portfolio consists of a variety of projects and awards, emphasizing different aspects of his skills and covering a broad spectrum of topics. He is continuously engaged in exploring different concepts and ideas through carious media and platforms.

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