Lau Po Shin (樓寶善, 楼宝善) was born in 1941 in Shanghai. This artist, who learned painting at a very young age, began his career as a photographer. Having had the opportunity to study art twice in France, he worked at the Monnaie de Paris where he created three medals. Back in Hong Kong, Lau Po Shin devoted himself to the teaching of art.

Throughout his journey, he has participated in several public and personal exhibitions on oil painting and etching. In 1994, Lau Po Shin immigrated to Montreal with his family where he continues to dedicate time for his passion: oil painting, etching, ink wash painting, watercolor and acrylic.

Studies

1976 – 1978: 

École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
Learning the technique of manual engraving on steel and bas-relief.
Obtained a scholarship from the French government to carry out a one and a half year internship at the engraving workshop at the Monnaie de Paris.

1971 – 1973

Superior course of drawing applied to the art and industry of the City of Paris.
Learning the particular techniques of the art of engraving.

1961 – 1962

Learning of Western art and Chinese painting with famous artists in China.

Professional Experience

1983-1993

Hong Kong, First Institute of Art and Design.
Professor of Perspective, Etching and Drawing.

1981-1982

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Extra mural studies.
Professor of engraving on steel.

1978-1979

Ministry of Economy, Money and Medals in Paris.
Obtained three medal contracts.
Invitation by “China Mint Company” in Shanghai and Beijing.
Teaching of art and manual techniques of French engraving.

1975-1976

The French International School of Hong Kong.
Professor of drawing.

1962-1970

May Flower Studio in Hong Kong.
Photographer.

Exhibitions

2020
Art Exhibition “Symphony of the Nature” at the Sentier des Arts in the park André-J.-Côté of the City of Candiac.

2015
Art Exhibition at the Hall of the Arts of the Town Hall of Brossard.

2013
Exhibition of Fine Arts on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Bank of China in Montreal.

2003
Works selected by the Art Gallery Vent et Location.
Exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

2001
Exhibition of L’Eau-forte LAU PO SHIN
Recreation Department of the Town of La Prairie.

Exhibition of l’Eau-forte LAU PO SHIN
Gallery “Laliberté” in Montreal.

2000
Exhibition of l’Eau-forte LAU PO SHIN
Tai Yip Art Book Center at Hong Kong.

Works selected by the Art Gallery Vent and Location.
Exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

1999
Participation in “Exhibition of Paintings of the Chinese Artists of Montreal”.
Works selected by the Art Gallery Vent and Location.
Exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

1998
Works selected by the Art Gallery Vent and Location.
Exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

1997
Participation in “Collection of EX-LIBRIS Hong Kong Invitation Exhibition 97”.
Works selected by the Art Gallery Vent and Location.
Exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

1996
Exhibition of L’Eau-forte LAU PO SHIN
Recreation Department of the Town of La Prairie.

Participation in “EXPO-CONCOURS de La Prairie, 1996 edition”.

1992
Participation in “Hong Kong Graphic Prints”.
Participation in « 4th China EX-LIBRIS Exhibition ».
Participation in « 11th China Graphic Prints ».

1991 – 1992
Participation in « The World EX-LIBRIS Artists Exhibition » at Japan.

1991
Participation in « 4th China Etching, Lithography, Serigraphy Exhibition » at Nankin.

1990
Participation in « 1st China Taiwan EX-LIBRIS Exhibition.

1989
Participation in « Work by five Hong Kong artists »
Hong Kong Institute for the Promotion of Chinese Culture.

1988
Participation in « Exhibition of Hong Kong Modern art », Beijing.
Participation in « A joint Exhibition of works by Hong Kong Artists », Hong Kong.
Participation in « EX-LIBRIS DA XILOGRAFIA CHINESA », Macao.

1986
Participation in « Exhibition of EX-LIBRIS » at Japan.

1983
Participation in « Exhibition of Extra Mural Art Instructors »
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

1980
Organization and participation in “An Exhibition of French Medals” in Hong Kong
Funded by the Hong Kong Art Center and the Consulate General of France.

1977
Participation in « The Group of Young Artists International, Paris »
Organized by National Museum Art Gallery of Singapore.

1976
Participation in « Exhibition of Graphics by LAU PO SHIN »
Organized jointly with the Hong Kong Arts Center and Goethe Institue.

Participation in « Exhibition de gravures LAU PO SHIN » by Air France

1970
Oil Painting Exhibition
Hong Kong City Hall.

Publication

1980

Zu Chong Zhi  « Le Club Français de la Médaille », no. 66-67