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Mourning and Remembrance: The Departure of Our Advisor and His Enduring Legacy
Dear Members and all,
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we regret to inform that the passing of our esteemed advisor, Prof. Chung Chen Sun. The departure of our chairman has filled us with deep sadness, yet the legacy and memories he leaves behind will forever shine in our hearts.
He was a revered leader of our guild, influencing our organization and each member profoundly with his outstanding leadership and passion for the arts. His pursuit of excellence, innovation, and spirit of unity continue to inspire us as we journey towards a brighter future.
Today, let us collectively reflect upon and cherish every moment we shared with our advisor, as well as his selfless dedication to our association. Let us immerse ourselves in these memories, feeling the profound impact our advisor had on us and forever honoring his beauty.
In this difficult time, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our advisor.
As members of the Cao Tang Men Eastern Art association, let us unite and carry forward the beauty left behind by our advisor. May the soul of our chairman rest in peace, forever residing in our hearts.
With sincere regards from all members
草堂门花圈与挽词:
花圈
副会长张财代表草堂门金石书画会念出祭文
追悼钟正山院长
正标题:追悼钟正山院长:马来西亚现代艺术教育之父
我们喜欢尊称锺老为 ‘’锺院长‘’,因为他是国内第一家艺术学院 – 《马来西亚艺术学院》创办人。其实,所有的称谓都不足以涵盖锺院长的一生,他是“马来西亚现代艺术教育之父”,也是马来西亚当代水墨画的巍峨高山,南洋艺术代表巨匠。桃李满天下,为马来西亚艺术界培育了无数栋梁之才。一代大师,高山仰止,其音容宛在,让人无限怀念。
锺院长是我会《草堂门金石书画会》顾问,《南洋书画印研究社》的精神名誉社长,也是会长/社长谢忝宋老师的恩师。今晚,本由谢老师在此述说悼念。为免老师压抑难过,就由我代表,敬悼缅怀。
90年代,马来西亚艺术学院设立纯美术系,包括油画科、版画科、水墨(金石书画科)。在锺院长及谢老师积极推动下,也大胆创办校外进修部,由谢老师担任主任一职。设立 <全国水墨统一考试课程> ,编辑六本教材书。
课程共分3年进行,一年考两级,三年考完六级;合格者,颁发课程证书。成绩优异者,可申请入学院师范班,以培训水墨画教学导师。这校外的全国课程,谢老师驱车南上北下,亲自授课,在全马各地结识艺术精英,交流艺道,并育才无数。
草堂门之创立,源于钟院长所创之校外水墨画统一考试课程。去年,续而创办《南洋书画印研究社》,以期深化研究。
而这一切,幕后的精神推手,就是“马来西亚现代水墨画之父” – 锺正山院长。
记忆中,2022年仲夏,草堂门于‘东方人文艺术馆’举办会员作品展。锺院长由其女婿今龙学长偕行,莅临观展和支持。
彼时,钟老已坐轮椅,我推着他徐徐而行,观赏画作。他言语不多,却时时微笑,向我们竖起大拇指,不断鼓励。
午间,与谢老师等陪锺院长及今龙兄共进肉骨茶。钟老胃口甚佳,谈笑风生,气氛轻松愉悦。
那一次,竟成我与钟院长最后一次会面。此后,只能从谢忝宋老师处零星听闻他的近况。
钟院长六十载笔耕不辍,以其艺术创作及推动艺术工作之胆识,彰显大家风范。其南洋风艺术表现,影响至少两代马新水墨艺术耕耘者。
巨星陨落,斯人已逝。然其充满正能量的艺术气魄,以及对艺术教育的执着理念,将永垂不朽。
言语无法尽述,谨以谢忝宋老师所书挽联 ~
锺师启蒙南风正
师恩挽终重如山
深深悼念锺正山院长 。。。
草堂门金石书画会副会长张财