Biographical Note

        A former Guest Professor at the Chinese Academy of Fine Arts, Wong Kin I is now a full-time artist in Zhejiang Art Academy, Executive Director of Lu Yanshao Art Research Association, Director of the World Cultural and Artistic Exchange Association, Member of the Macao Fine Arts Association and Director of the Department of Academic Affairs in the Macao Institute of Calligraphy and Painting.

        In 1990, he was included in the Worldwide Chinese Literature and Artist Blue Book while in 1999 his biography and works were compiled in Contemporary Chinese Fine Artists, Shanghai Sanlian Publisher.

        His works are held in the collections of the Cultural Institute of the Macao SAR Government, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, Sheraton International, private enterprises from Japan, Singapore, Belgium and America, and private collections. In 1996, Sothebys auctioned some of his work.

1944	Born in Shanghai, China.
1962	Graduated from the complementary course at the Shanghai College of ‘ Fine Arts.
1969	Graduated from Chinese Painting Course at the Shanghai Drama Academy.
1981	Obtained a Master’s Degree in Chinese painting at the Chinese Academy of Fine Arts. Studied under Professor Lu Yanshao.

Exhibitions

2004	“Vitality: Splash Ink Works by Wong Kin I” (Macao) “10th National Fine Arts Exhibition°DHong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Invitation Exhibition”(Shenzhen) “11th Zhejiang Province Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition” (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) “Fu Baoshi Awards°DNanjing Ink Wash Painting Press Triennial Exhibition” (Nanjing, Jiangsu) “Wong Kin I’s World of Ink Wash Painting” Solo Exhibition (Shenzhen) “Zhejiang Institute of Fine Arts and Anhui Institute of Fine Arts Joint Exhibition” (Hangzhou, Zhejiang and Hefei, Anhui) “Xihu Art Exposition” (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) “Zhejiang Art Academy Hand Scroll Exhibition” (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
2003	“Rhythm of the East 2003 Chinese Ink Wash Painting Exhibition” (Beijing) “Zhejiang Institute of Fine Arts Painting Exhibition” (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) “Xihu Art Exposition – Exhibition of Artists’ Works in Zhejiang Art Academy” (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
2002	“Chinese Abstract Ink Wash Painting Annual Exhibition” (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) “International Chinese Painting Exposition of Xihu, Hangzhou” (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) “02 Shanghai Haishangshan (Taiwan) Ink Wash Art Invitation Exhibition (Shanghai)
2001	“First International Abstract Ink Wash Painting Exposition” (Xi’an) “1st International Chinese Painting Annual Exhibition” (Dalian) “II Shenzhen International Water and Wash Painting Biennial Exhibition” (Shenzhen)
2000	“6th China Art Festival International Exhibition on Calligraphy and Painting” (Changzhou) “Neo-ink Paintings Exposition” (Nanking, Shanghai) “Famous Chinese Artists Invitation Exhibition” (Zhejiang) “17th Macao Artists Collective Exhibition” (Macao)
1999	“9th National Fine Arts Exhibition” (Beijing) “4th Macao Biennial Art Exhibition” (Macao) “Exhibition of Chinese Art” organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture (Macao) “1999 Celebration of Macao’s Return to the Motherland Art Exhibition” (Macao) “2nd Xihu Art Exposition” (Zhejiang) “15th Macao Artists Collective Exhibition” (Macao) “I Shenzhen International Water and Wash Painting Biennial Exhibition”
1998	“Macao Artists Exhibition” (Macao)
1997	“Macao Fine Arts Exhibition in Commemoration of the Reunion of Hong Kong with China (Macao) “III Macao Biennial Art Exhibition” (Macao) “Macao Artists Exhibition” (Macao)
1986	“Fine arts Exhibition of the World Art and Culture Exchange Association” (Macao) “3 Painters” (Macao)
1984	“VI National Fine Arts Exhibition” (Beijing)
1978	“12 Painters” (Shanghai)
Prizes
2000	“17th Macao Artists Collective Exhibition”, 1st prize
1999	“9th National Fine Arts Exhibition”, Outstanding Award “4th Macao Biennial Art Exhibition”, 1st prize “2nd Xihu Art Exposition”, Outstanding Award
1997	“3rd Macao Biennial Art Exhibition”, 1st prize for Chinese painting