2001 New Pioneers Awards SfCarchive
Channel: SkillsforchangeArchive SfC
Date: 30/12/2009

Alex Hiu Man Yeung (Arts)

Alex Yeung's work melds eastern and western aesthetics, with a highly developed sense of form. In 1991, Alex arrived from Hong Kong to study at the University of Manitoba where he graduated with an Honours Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. Specializing in ceramics, Alex's work soon began to attract attention and he was selected to represent the University at an international student exhibition curated in the United States. In 1992, he received the Johnson Taboski Award for Excellence in Art and in 1994 was awarded the First Prize at the 62nd Manitoba Society of Artists Juried Exhibition.

While a student, Alex initiated a visiting artist exchange between Canada and Hong Kong and then coordinated an exchange exhibition between the two countries. He was the catalyst for four major exhibitions by Canadian ceramists in Hong Kong, including a solo show in 1998. To date, Alex has participated in 25 jury and group exhibitions in Canada and overseas. Art galleries and museums in Canada, USA, Hong Kong and Mainland China have exhibited Alexs work. His latest work was accepted in a juried exhibition, 'Focus on Function' at the University of Minnesota.

Toronto's Harbourfront Centre selected Alex for the coveted three-year residency in ceramics at the Craft Studio. Here he is involved in studio projects and collaborative work with other artists.

Alex is an artist who continues to explore and develop. Both his peers and supervisors consider him to be an extremely talented ceramist who will make a major contribution to the craft community.