MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SHENZHEN AND ITS BESPOKE FAN DESIGNER, CHENMAN, OPEN HER SHENZHEN ART EXHIBITION

Hong Kong, 17 May 2024 – Following the exclusive dinner at The Gallery at Mandarin
Oriental, Shenzhen to celebrate SAME, Chen Man’s inaugural exhibition at the Shenzhen ArtMuseum, the hotel is delighted to announce a collaboration exhibiting a selection of her
photographs in the hotel’s LIAN Lounge. Chen Man is a prominent photographer and visual
artist in the Chinese contemporary art scene. She is also a global celebrity fan of MandarinOriental Hotel Group.
About the SAME exhibition at the Shenzhen Art Museum
The exhibition, open to the public from 15 May to 9 August 2024, presents Chen Man'sphotography, painting and installation art from recent years. Inspired by the perspective,
strength and emotion of women, the artist combines traditional Chinese artistic elements with-more-Page 2modern artistic techniques, revitalising many intangible cultural heritage concepts in thecontext of modern aesthetics. The works, which present Chen Man's art in multiple dimensions,
explore the common points hidden under different appearances, revealing a vision of unity,harmony and diversity.
As a celebrity fan of Mandarin Oriental, Chen Man also exhibits photographs in the hotel’s
LIAN Lounge on the 78th floor of the hotel. These images reflect her expertise in using fansfor artistic creation, show a number of celebrities holding fans, including her representative
work of another devoted celebrity fan of Mandarin Oriental, the Academy Award-winning
actress Michelle Yeoh.
“Congratulations to Chen Man. Her long-awaited art exhibition is finally here in Shenzhen,
and we are thrilled to be part of the opening reception,” says Christian Dolenc, GeneralManager of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen and Area Vice President for Mandarin Oriental HotelGroup in South China. “As a dear friend of our hotel, Chen Man is a genuine fan of Mandarin
Oriental and the designer of our signature fan. Chen Man's Shenzhen exhibition combines art
and technology, highlighting the spirit of openness and inclusivity in the city andforeshadowing the future landscape where technology and new media art coexist.”
The signature fan of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
The fan is symbolic of the hotel group’s oriental cultural roots, with the eleven-bladed fanbringing together all the hotels into a single identity. In curating the signature fan of Mandarin
Oriental, Chen Man, reflecting the traditions, crafts and skills found in southern China, focused,in particular, on the lion dance. This beautiful fan, featuring a bold red abstract design on aneutral backdrop, is designed to capture the spirit of inclusivity in Shenzhen, one of China’s
fastest-growing cities. Guests can see this beautiful artwork in the hotel lobby.
-more-Page 3“During the opening period of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, I was invited to create a bespoke
fan for this stunning hotel in the Greater Bay Area, China. Since I studied Chinese paintings
since my childhood, I can see that the theme of ‘blending Oriental and Western aesthetics fora global audience” in photography coincides with the balanced combination of the East and theWest,” Chan explains. “Therefore, I came up with the idea of painting a lion image withvermilion in the traditional Chinese colour, representing happiness, openness, protection andwisdom.” Chen Man has a special understanding and preference for lions in her artworks, “Thelion is a symbol of auspiciousness and protection, so in the exhibition, opened in the Shenzhen
Art Museum, I also exhibited Einstein's Double Lion Picture painted in a gold screen, and someclassic photography works related to lions.”
About Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
With a panoramic view of the heart of the city and stunning Lotus Hill Park and Bijia Mountain
Park, Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, is situated on the top levels of Tower One of UpperHills.
The luxury property consists of 178 spacious guest rooms that offer breath-taking views of thecity skyline. The Mandarin Club will enhance the guest experience with exclusive ambienceand personalised service. The hotel has a total of eight distinctive restaurants and bars which
will make it a Shenzhen destination-dining location. The Mandarin Spa features signature
Mandarin Oriental wellness treatments, along with a fitness centre and the indoor lap pool with
30m high sky roof. The Cube, a unique landmark in Futian district, is an independent meeting
space offering 1,500sqm of event space. The Gallery, on the 77th floor, is one of the highest
banquet spaces in the city.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s mostluxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Recognised for creating exceptional properties, each-more-Page 4destination reflects the Group’s oriental heritage, local culture and unique design. The Group’s
mission is to completely delight and inspire guests through delivering passionate service.
Having grown from its Asian roots over 60 years ago into a global brand, the Group nowoperates 38 hotels, 10 residences and 22 exclusive homes in 25 countries and territories withmany more projects under development. Mandarin Oriental continues to drive its reputation as
an innovative leader in luxury hospitality, delivering sustainable growth over the long term.
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