This catalogue marks the first one-man exhibition of the prominent singaporean artist in Hong Kong.  Featuring works completed in the past two years, this exhibition displays Ong's powerful charcoal drawings and represents his new experiment in the iconic representation of the human body.

48 pages, 15 black and white plates, essay by Peter Lee, soft cover, 1999, HK$500/ US$64.

This catalogue accompanies the third solo exhibition of the prominent Vietnamese artist in Hong Kong.  Featuring about 50 new works, this exhibition represents the culmination of two years of effort and displays his recent focus on landscape and townscape painting. In terms of medium. Cuong’s works can be divided into two categories, mixed media on cheesecloth covered paper and oil on canvas.  In either category, a minimalist approach is always used to emphasize the essential elements of lines and forms.  To depict landscape scenery, he always draws a smooth and continuous line to illustrate the relief, and then a few more to suggest the inhabitants.  these few uncomplicated motifs are then sparsely placed against a large open space.

88 pages, 37 colour plates, foreword by Stephen McGuinness, essays by Henry au-yeung and Ian Finlay-Brown, soft cover, 1999, HK$500/ US$64.

Calligraphy and Beyond C.C. Wang and Wucius Wong

C. C. Wang, one of the greatest connoisseurs and private collectors of chinese painting, and Wucius Wong, one of the most distinguished art educators and administrators in Hong Kong, are both highly respected artists in their own right.Calligraphy and beyond, the first joint calligraphy exhibition of the two masters in Hong Kong and Singapore. Featuring about 20 pieces of works by each artist, the exhibition displays their ground-breaking exploration with brush, ink, colour and paper.

56 pages, 36 colour plates, foreword by Stephen McGuinness, soft cover, 1999, HK$500/ US$64.

Gardens, Shadows, Memories Hu Yongkai

This catalogue accompanies the second one-man exhibition of the prominent Hong Kong artist Hu Yongkai. Hu Yongkai is one of the most successful artists to combine the splendour style of sensuous figures and grand palaces with the lofty paradise of literati painting.

101 pages, 39 colour plates, essay by Henry Au-Yeung, hardcover, 1999, HK$830/US$106.

 Diary of the Sleepwalker Zhu Wei

Zhu Wei's most recent paintings allow us to explore the artists' dreamworld. these personal and intimate visual diaries record specific events of great significance and historic importance. Zhu Wei's sleepwalker series also reflects what the young artist encounters while living in china today.

155 pages, 61 colour plates, essay by Lin Tiancheng, 1998, hardcover, HK$830/US$106.

Age of Innocence Wei Dong

This catalogue accompanies the most recent exhibition of the young avant-garde chinese artist wei dong. 15th century chinese landscapes, renaissance figures and ordinary objects are the main motifs found in wei dong's work. In these reflections of contemporary society, Wei Dong succeeds in bringing together conflicting images, traditions and values into a single, pictorial space.

101 pages, 39 colour plates, essay by Henry Au-yeung, 1998, hardcover, winner of 1998 Hong Kong Design Award, HK$830/US$106.

127 pages, 53 colour plates, essay by the artist, 1998, softcover, HK$680/US$87.

Realm of Enchantment Hong Viet Dung

A collection of paintings from the first one-man exhibition of the prominent Vietnamese artist featuring works of lacquer on canvas and on wood. The paintings of Hong Viet Dung depict a world of tranquility and solitude, delighted with the simplicity of forms and colours.

79 pages, 30 plates, essays by Jeffrey Hantover and Luong Xuan Doan, 1998, hardcover, HK$750/US$96.

Rhythms of vitality Zeng Shanqing

This catalogue accompanies an exhibition of recent paintings by the prominent Chinese artist Zeng Shanqing.  His paintings of the galloping horse and tibetan figures recall the great tradition of Chinese horse and figure paintings.

111 pages, 40 colour plates, essays by the artist, Henry Au-yeung and Rhonda Cooper, 1997, softcover, HK$500/US$62.

Visons of a wanderer Wucius Wong

An exhibiton of works on paper by the prominent Hong Kong artist and educator Wucius Wong. Wong's unique artistic style ambitiously combines western design concepts and classical chinese landscapes. The depiction of Hong Kong scenery represents Wong's newest venture.

95 pages, 30 colour plates, artist's statement, essays by Henry Au-yeung and Nigel Cameron, 1997, softcover, HK$450/US$58.

87 pages, 34 colour plates, essays by Henry Au-yeung and Luang Xuan Doan, 1997, softcover, HK$450/US$58

Brothers Victor Lai

Referred to as Hong Kong's best young contemporary oil painter, Victor Lai's works demonstrate the vibrancy of citylife and a unique sensitivity through the use of colours, lines and space. Though Lai is an abstract painter with his roots in chinese art and mythology, his art is thoroughly western in orientation.

95 pages, 23 colour plates, essays by Jeffrey Hantover, Henry Au-yeung, 1997, softcover, HK$450/US$58.

139 pages, 58 colour plates, introduction by C.C. Wang, 1997, softcover, HK$650/US$83

Genesis, evolution, sublimation Qiu Deshu

A collection of paintings from Plum Blossoms' second one-man exhibition of the internationally acclaimed shanghainese artist Qiu Deshu. Regarded by many as "one of China's most talented and exciting artists", qiu's courage, resourcefulness and vibrant imagination compel attention to his quest for the cosmic truth.

174 pages, 73 colour plates, essay by the artist and Joan Leobold Cohen, 1996, softcover, HK$750/US$96.

179 pages, 75 colour plates, essays by Jia Fangzhou and Henry Au-yeung, 1996, softcover, HK$650/US$83.

 Inspired by his recent visit to Bali, this new group of paintings by Hu Yongkai reflects a mature and courageous artist and his willingness to search for and experience new ideas. Native Balinese and ancient temples are juxtaposed in Hu's signature style - the combination of man-made beauty and natural beauty, and generate a dynamic contrast to his usual imperial courtesans and palaces. 

 110 pages, 40 colour plates, essay by Henry Au-yeung, seals of the artist, 1996, softcover, HK$600/US$77.

This catalogue accompanies the first international one-man exhibition of Wei Dong. Featuring are works executed in traditional ink and brush on paper. Wei Dong's unique vision peep at the private realm of popular culture, where commericalism and political powerplay dominate traditional morals. Using classical chinese landscapes as his backdrops, Wei Dong presents a stark composition loaded with satirical symbolism and raise important questions on today's society and system. 

107 pages, 41 colour plates, essay by Don Cohn and Huang Du, seals of the artist, 1995, softcover, HK$550 / US$71.

Images of the barren land and farmers at work on the loess plateau in shanxi province constitute once again the backdrops for Nie Ou's paintings. Everyday activities of the village recall memories of her past and with powerful brushwork brilliant colours, Nie Ou brings us into her private world filled with happiness and joy, distant from the hectic city life. 

 135 pages, 60 colour plates, essay by the artist, 1995, softcover, HK$650/US$83.

 70 pages, 58 colour plates, essay by Jeffery Hantover, 1995, softcover, HK$770/ US$47.

Zhu Wei is one of the post '89 generation of artists and his paintings could be catagorised into the group known as cynical realism. However, the use of traditional ink and brush and classical masterpieces as prototypes have made his works unique and accounted for their utlimate success. Zhu Wei's works remain to be strong commentaries on the chinese society but they are often delivered with a sense of humour that often elicit laughter from the beholders. 

 135 pages, 59 colour plates, essay by Don Cohn, Jia Fangzhou, and Jeffery Hantover, seals of artist, 1994, softcover with plastic jacket, HK$500 / US$64.

 90 pages, 63 colour plates, essay by Li Chu-Tsing and Lo Sun-chang, seals of the artist, 1994, softcover, HK$400 / US$51(out of stock)

Wu Shaoxiang is one of the most prominent Chinese sculptors today. His coin sculpture represents an artistic breakthrough which concerns the implicite and explicite quality of the material, while his marble pays homage to the European traditions as well as Chinese sculptural style. 

 36 pages, 25 colour plates, essay by Liu Xiaochun, 1994, softcover, HK$255 / US$33

The paintings of Brad Davis and Janis Provisor blend the painting traditions east and west. Mixing powerful chinese brushwork with a delicate touch of western coloration, the paintings suggest strong alliances with early chinese landscape paintings and modern abstract paintings. 

 40 pages, 20 colour plates, preface by C.C. Wang and essay by Allan Schwartzman, seals of artists, 1993, softcover, HK$320 / US$41

This catalogue accompanies Hu Yongkai's first one-man exhibition in Singapore featurings are works of elegant woman within architectural settings, Hu's signature style, and they represent a synthesis of western formalism and the chinese lines and colours. 

 51 pages, 20 colour plates, essay by the artist, 1993, softcover, HK$350/US$45.

The publication of this catalogue conincided with Nie Ou's second one woman exhibition at Plum Blossoms the inspirational power of her origins in North Western China has not diminished over the years and her bold colours and assured brushwork enhanced new visual excitement. 

 171 pages, 86 colour plates, seals of the artist, 1993, hardcover with slipcase, HK$650 / US$83.

Chen Yifei is an internationally recognised force at auctions over the past decade. This catalogue features some of his most famous and successful works in an effort to presents a retrospective look at the artist's career. 

 40 pages, 15 colour plates, essay by Lawrence Wu, 1992, softcover, HK$350 / US$45.

Wang Dawen is remarkable among overseas Chinese artists. Her works are characterised by an array of bright colours, powerful brushwork, and precise execution on silk which gives rise to a sense of harmony. 

 147 pages, 65 colour plates, essay by C.C. Wang, Dennis Wepman, seals of the artist, 1992, softcover, HK$500 / US$64.

This good looking address book features paintings of Shi Hu, whom has also been hailed as the 'Chinese Picasso'. brilliant colours and imposing forms appear as one flip through the pages,  HK$750 / US$96.

Shi Hu has been hailed as the 'Chinese Picasso', celebrated by artists, critics and collectors alike as the most innovative chinese artist in the recent history.  

65 colour plates, essay by Chan Tak Hei and the artist, seals of the artist, 1991, hardcover,
HK$650 / US$83

This groundbreaking book feature the works of fifteen artists, living and working in Vietnam.  With its analytical essays and biographical sketches Uncorked Soul is an excellent introduction to the contemporary art scene in Vietnam. 

 192 pages, 90 colour plates, essays by Nguyen Quan and Jeffery Hantover, photographs by Francis Li, 1991, hardcover with dustjackets, HK$750 / US$96

Yang Yanwen's painterly depictions of China's canals and river villages have earned him respect in the international art community. 

 255 pages, 122 colour plates, essays by Xi Mengcao, Wu Guanzhong and the artist, seals of the artist, 1991, hardcover with slipcase, HK$650 / US$83

This international recognised woman artist from Beijing is best known for her lively depictions of  rural life in Northern China. 

131 pages, 58 colour plates, essay by the artist, seals of the artist, 1991, softcover,
HK$400 / US$51

Nancy Chu Woo is a Hong Kong artist who strives to bridge the gap between Chinese and Western     contemporary art. These are the works of a true colourist. 

54 pages, 40 colour plates, essay by Mayching Kao, seals of the artist, 1990, softcover,
HK$350 / US$45

Xiao Ping, a highly respected scholar and artist from Nanjing, paints within the tradition of the 'literati', but is ever mindful of his role as a contemporary artist. 

90 pages, 73 colour plates, essay by Xue Yongnian, seals of the artist, 1990, softcover,
HK$370 / US$47

Wu Guanzhong is now China's most celebrated living artist. This important book feature a body of work spanning the 30 year period from 1960 to 1989. 

168 pages, 74 colour plates, essay by the artist, seals of the artist, 1990, hardcover with slipcase, HK$750 / US$96.

Chen Jialing is now an internationally recognised force in contemporary Chinese painting. The publication of this book coincided with his second one-man exhibition at Plum Blossoms Gallery and his first in Singapore. 

156 pages, 120 colour plates, essay by the artist, seals of the artist, 1990, hardcover with slipcase, HK$750 / US$96.