GlobaLinks March 2023 (Issue 55)

Artist-in-Residence Lois Conner inspires CUHK community

Ms. Lois Conner will deliver a public lecture at CUHK on 24 March. Register for it now!

Ms. Lois Conner will deliver a public lecture at CUHK on 24 March. Register for it now!

In collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, Department of Fine Arts, Morningside College, and Yale-China Association, the Office of Academic Links is hosting Ms. Lois Conner as the CUHK Artist-in-Residence during February to March. A New York-based photographer renowned for her platinum print landscapes, Ms. Conner is the recipient of many awards and fellowships including the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship (1984-85) where she spent photographing in China. She has spent much time in China and followed the transformation of the country.

While in Hong Kong, Ms. Conner has been sharing her journey on photography with the CUHK community, engaging with fellow artists, and exploring the city to capture its many unique facets.

Ms. Conner will deliver a public lecture titled ‘Substance, Shadow, Spirit (形,神,影)—Working in the Landscape’ on 24 March to share her unique understanding of China’s changing urban and rural mien, as well as the vistas that inspired the country’s unique culture. All are welcome. Please visit the webpage for more details and registration.