[GUIDED TOUR 導賞] Tradition & Perfection: Paper Cuttings from China & Switzerland 傳統與至善——中瑞剪藝對話

[GUIDED TOUR 導賞] Tradition & Perfection: Paper Cuttings from China & Switzerland 傳統與至善——中瑞剪藝對話 剪紙藝術憑藉其生動的敘事手法與精湛的技藝，歷來吸引着觀者目光。本次展覽首次將來自Wyss收藏（伯恩州，下塞恩）的瑞士剪紙作品，與香港大學美術博物館館藏的中國剪紙、中國廣靈剪紙藝術博物館及平遙縣花園街傑藝苑剪紙服務中心的作品並置展陳。意在突顯這迷人藝術形式的多樣性及文化獨特性。中國剪紙於2009年被列入聯合國教科文組織「人類非物質文化遺產代表作名錄」。為彰顯這項工藝跨越雙文化的非凡價值，兩場展覽在2026年春季，分別於香港大學美術博物館及Kunsthaus Interlaken(2026 年 2 月 22 日至5月17日)平行展出。瑞士剪紙是一門敘事的藝術。自十九世紀中葉，它便逐步取代了廣受歡迎的剪影，轉而以阿爾卑斯山區生活為創作核心。瑞士剪紙猶如凝縮的敘事微觀世界，透過其人物、形式和圖案組合，呈現出既鮮明又細膩的變化。作品多以黑紙剪成，構圖講究對稱，裝飾繁複瑰麗，細節密佈如織，引領觀者沉浸其中，細細尋味。承蒙Wyss收藏的鼎力合作，本展將展出Johann Jakob Hauswirth 及 Louis Saugy ，這兩位藝術先鋒的代表作品；傳統剪紙藝術家David Regez 及Christian Schwizgebel 的作品；以及Ueli Hofer、 Martha Kneusslin、Nelly Naef、Ernst Oppliger 及 Bruno Weber 等當代剪紙藝術家的創新構思。與瑞士剪紙相異，中國剪紙講究設色，由於紅色象徵吉祥喜慶，其創作多以紅紙為材，且常以系列形式出現。這些剪紙收納於小巧的冊頁中，展現出豐富多元的題材——例如猛虎與孔雀的雄姿、京劇臉譜的韻味、寶塔樓閣的多面風貌、以及各地獨特的山水風光。另一顯著特徵在於其濃厚象徵意義與圖像語言，作品往往蘊含着更深層的寓意。例如松鶴組合常寄寓長壽，既祝福晚年健康長壽，也祈願婚姻長久美滿。此外，中國剪紙亦同樣兼具敘事功能，不僅能再現經典故事場景，亦常透過視覺敘事傳遞教化意義。本展將首先概述瑞士與中國剪紙的歷史發展進程，繼而透過展品間的對話與主題形式的對照，展現兩地作品的多元面貌。我們誠摯邀請您前來探索並對照這些來自瑞士和中國的壯麗文化遺產。Paper cuttings have long fascinated viewers with their expressive storytelling and extraordinary precision. For the first time, Swiss paper cuttings from the Wyss Collection (Unterseen, Bern) are being juxtaposed with Chinese paper cuttings from the collection of the University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong, along with works from the Guangling Paper Cutting Art Museum and the Jieyiyuan Paper Cutting Art Center, Pingyao, both located in Shanxi province. The aim of the exhibition is to highlight the diversity and distinctive cultural identities of this fascinating art form. In 2009, Chinese paper cutting was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. To highlight the significance of this craft spanning both cultures, two parallel exhibitions will be held in spring 2026, at the University Museum and Art Gallery and the Kunsthaus Interlaken (22 February–17 May 2026).Swiss paper cuttings are primarily narrative works. From the mid-19th century onwards, they replaced the popular shadow pictures known as silhouettes, with a particular focus on Alpine life. Swiss paper cuttings function as condensed narrative microcosms, each distinguished by striking and subtle variations in their repertoire of figures, forms, and designs. Cut from black paper and arranged largely symmetrically, Swiss paper cuttings feature a wealth of ornamentation and an incredible density of detail that invites viewers to discover and linger. Thanks to the cooperation of the Wyss Collection this exhibition will feature works by pioneers such as Johann Jakob Hauswirth and Louis Saugy; traditional cuttings by David Regez and Christian Schwizgebel; and contemporary constructions from Ueli Hofer, Martha Kneusslin, Nelly Naef, Ernst Oppliger, Bruno Weber, and others.Chinese paper cuttings differ from Swiss paper cuttings in their use of color and tendency to appear in series. Since red promises good luck, most Chinese paper cuttings are created from red paper and produced in sets. Packaged in small folders, they present variations on a subject or theme—tigers or peacocks, Beijing opera masks, views of pagoda towers, or the scenic beauty of a particular region. Another defining characteristic is their strong symbolism and iconography. For example, a pine tree in combination with a crane can symbolize longevity, representing wishes for health in old age and a lasting marriage. Chinese paper cuttings also tell stories, depicting scenes from well-known tales or presenting instructive narratives.The exhibition begins with a historical overview of the development of paper cutting in Switzerland and China, then showcases the diversity of works through dialogical and thematic comparisons. We invite you to discover and compare these magnificent works of cultural heritage from Switzerland and China. Date/Time: 22/05/2026 14:00-14:30 Venue: 1/F, T. T. Tsui Building Building, UMAG, HKU, 90 Bonham Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong 香港薄扶林般咸道90號 港大美術博物館徐展堂樓1樓 Organized by: University Museum and Art Gallery

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