Awards
Ah Chung
Artist Profile
Ah Chung’s original name is Yim Yee King. He calls himself “Ah Chung” (insect) because of his admiration for worms. He admires them not only because they have great strength in survival, but also, be happy in harsh environments.
With his simple brushwork fills with wisdom of life, his painting speak straight to people’s hearts and become one of the most popular artists in Hong Kong.
Solo Exhibitions
| 1966 | Invited to participate in the The Overseas Chinese Artist", sponsored by the Taipei Government, Taiwan |
| 1968 | The first International Art Exhibition, Saigon, Vietnam |
| 1969 | Contemporary Art Biannual, sponsored by the Hong Kong Museum of Art |
| 1970 | National Art Contest, sponsored by the Education Department, Taiwan |
| 1973 | Invited to exhibit works at "National Art Exhibition", sponsored by the Education Department, Taiwan |
| 1975 | Contemporary Art Biannual, sponsored by the Hong Kong Museum of Art |
| 1977 | Excerpts Art Club’s Exhibition, City Hall, Hong Kong |
| 1977 | Contemporary Hong Kong Artist, joint exhibition of works at the Hong Kong Arts Centre |
| 1978 | Excerpts Art Club’s Exhibition, City Hall, Hong Kong |
| 1979 | National Art Exhibition, sponsored by the Education Department of Taiwan |
| 1979 | Excerpts Art Club’s Exhibition, City Hall, Hong Kong |
| 1989 | Hill Crest Fine Art Festival, Los Angeles, US |
| 1990 | Hill Crest Fine Art Festival, Los Angeles, US |
| 2006 | Exhibition "Embracing Life- Hong Kong", HK Art Centre |
| 2007 | Exhibition, "Embracing Life- Guangzhou", GZ Central Library |
| 2009 | Exhibition "Share of Happiness", Soho East Art Gallery, Hong Kong |
| 2011 | Exhibition, "Subliminal Peace", Pompei Gallery, Hong Kong |
Group Exhibitions
| 1956 | Exhibition in Hong Kong, The Sze Hoo Gallery, Hong Kong |
| 1958 | Exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan |
| 1960 | Exhibition at the ST. John’s Hall, Hong Kong |
| 1964 | Exhibition of water colour at Hong Kong |
| 1979 | Exhibition at Apollo Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan |
| 1982 | Exhibition at Apollo Gallery, Taiwan |
| 1984 | Exhibition at Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Singapore |
| 1985 | Exhibition at Monovia Art Centre, Los Angeles, US |
| 1990 | Exhibition at Kim Art Gallery, Rowland Heights, Los Angeles, US |
| 1992 | Exhibition at Taiwan Museum of Art Taichung, Taiwan |
| 1992 | Exhibition at Trigram Gallery, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| 1992 | Exhibition at JP Art Centre, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| 1992 | Exhibition at Judy Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan |
| 1992 | Exhibition at Kim Art Gallery, Rowland Heights, Los Angeles, US |
| 1993 | Exhibition at JP Art Centre, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| 1993 | Exhibition at Apollo Gallery, Taiwan |
| 1993 | Exhibition at Western Market Gallery, Hong Kong |
| 1994 | Exhibition at JP Art Centre, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| 1994 | Exhibition at Kim Art Gallery, Rowland Heights, Los Angeles, US |
| 1994 | Exhibition at Apollo Gallery, Taiwan |
| 2008 | Exhibition at Shian’s Art Gallery, KL Malaysia |
| 2008 | Exhibition at Staple Shenzhen, China |
[AC_W20] - Life is a symphony [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W17] - If you’re given lemons, make lemonade
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W18] - Bustle and Hustle, I Still Have a Moment for the Bamboo [Sold]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
[AC_W22] - With patience comes victory [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W19] - There is nothing, where comes desires?
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W13] - Every River has Its Source
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W33] - Happiness is to own not, yet owing not [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W30] - Bitter and sweet, the taste of life. [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W31] - Complain less, appreciate more The harder I work, the more of it I seem to have [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W32] - Happiness is just a bowl of rice [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W26] - Genius is At a Low Profile
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W23] - Right or Wrong? Black or White? Does It Matter? [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W42] - The wise disguise as a fool
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W39] - Complain Not a Meal Without Meat [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W43] - Reflection of the Moon in A Lake
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W44] - Happiness Naturally Comes After A Smiling Face [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W38] - Being a dolt, so what! [Sold]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 35,000
[AC_W51] - Become the master of your own mind
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W46] - Just be yourself, there is no one better
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_O01] - Little Frog in Lotus Pond
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
120 cm x 160 cm
HKD 336,000
[AC_O02] - Little Fish in Lotus Pond
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
120 cm x 160 cm
HKD 336,000
[AC_M01] - Impression of Macau: An interesting street [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
65 cm x 78 cm
HKD 54,000
[AC_M02] - Impression of Macau: Take a walk through history [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
65 cm x 78 cm
HKD 54,000
[AC_M03] - Impression of Macau: Old tea house makes tea taste better [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
65 cm x 78 cm
HKD 54,000
[AC_M04] - Impression of Macau: Glittering gems amidst the sleepless city [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
65 cm x 78 cm
HKD 54,000
[AC_W01] - Half-drunk more boastful [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W02] - The circle of life concept [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W03] - Love makes no distinction between what’s one’s own and what’s another’s [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W04] - Why Tolerates When You can Forgive?
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W06] - Teapot, Wine Pot, a vessel in short
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W07] - A Good Meal is No Equal To a Good Sleep
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W08] - High Tide or Low Tide…, that’s life
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000
[AC_W09] - Bite the Bullet [Reserved]
(2014)
Acrylic on Paper
61 cm x 61 cm
HKD 42,000