In Between - Wu Guanxhong’s Ink Odessey

Introduction

Wu Guanzhong was a towering figure in Chinese art in the 20th century and beyond, garnering much international acclaim. Throughout his life, he pursued the convergence of East and West, bringing together the aesthetics of traditional Chinese ink and modern Western art in his works. He dedicated his life to building a bridge, one that bridges the East and the West, the laymen and the experts, and the figurative and the abstract.

HKDance is delighted to join hands with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to present the Wu Guanzhong Art Sponsorship Cross-disciplinary Series: Grand Dance Poem 𝙄𝙣 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣—𝙒𝙪 𝙂𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙯𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙜’𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙠 𝙊𝙙𝙮𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙮. Featuring Yang Yuntao, Artistic Director of HKDance, aschoreographer, Ivana Wong as composer and guest performer, along with French artists Dominique Drillot and Sophie Laly for a cross-disciplinary collaboration, this production weaves together dance, music and light, transforming Wu Guanzhong’s signature visual elements –dots, lines, and planes– into a sensory feast. It captures the fluid essence of ink and emotion, creating a dialogue that transcends Eastern and Western cultures, mediums and time.

This programme is co-organised by the Hong Kong Museum of Art, French May Arts Festival as the Cultural Partner, and is a programme of the Chinese Culture Festival 2026.

• The running time of the performance is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes without intermission. 

Creative Team List

Choreographer：Yang Yuntao

Composer & Guest Performer：Ivana Wong

Artistic Coordinator：Carolyn Yip Set

Designer：Wong Yat Kwan

Assistant Set Designer：Vito Wan

Costume Designer：Cindy Ho

Assistant Costume Designer：Joslyn Wong

Lighting Designer：Dominique Drillot

Visual Designer：Sophie Laly

Sound Designer：Candog Ha