Placing his artworks within the context of traditional Chinese philosophy and Christian spirituality, the “Art for God” Artworks and Spiritual Reflections Exhibition and Charity Auction by Fr. Joseph Tham, L.C. features the traditional Chinese theme of harmony between heaven, earth and humanity in Chinese calligraphy, brush painting and seal carving, revealing the glory and mysteries of God through arts.
Organized by Fountain of Love and Life, this internationally exhibited “Art for God” Artworks and Spiritual Reflections Exhibition and Charity Auction by Fr. Joseph Tham, L.C. will take place from July 20 to August 3, 2024 at Fountain of Love and Life Evangelization Centre (151 Placer Court, North York, ON). Through Fr. Joseph’s artworks and spiritual insights, it hopes to inspire the visitors to appreciate Chinese art from different perspectives that leads to a spiritual journey.
The proceeds from the charity auction will go towards Fountain of Love and Life and Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University in Rome.
Exhibition Dates:
July 20 to August 3, 2024
Exhibition Hours:
Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 2pm to 6pm
Opening Ceremony, Live Demonstration and Guided Tour by Fr. Joseph Tham (Registration Not Required):
July 20, 2024 10:30am to 12:30pm
During the opening ceremony, there will be a children’s calligraphy activity. Adults and children are welcome.
Calligraphy Workshop hosted by Fr. Joseph Tham (Registration required)
July 20, 2024 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Language: Cantonese
Free donation (Proceeds from the workshop go to FLL)
Registration: bit.ly/Art_For_God_Workshop
Venue:
Fountain of Love and Life (151 Placer Court, North York)
Free admissions
Father Joseph Tham L.C.:
Fr Joseph Tham, L.C. is a Catholic priest, medical doctor, professor in Bioethics at the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University in Rome, as well as an artist of Chinese calligraphy, paintings and seals. Born in Hong Kong and studied at St. Joseph’s College, Fr. Joseph started his artistic journey in Chinese arts at the age of 12 and had studied under the guidance of Professor Lau Tai Po and Professor Chung Ping Kong.
Fr Joseph has a medical degree from the University of Toronto and was a family physician in Canada before joining the Legionaries of Christ and was ordained a priest in 2004. He has several degrees in philosophy and theology and a doctorate in bioethics from the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University in Rome, where he served as the former Dean of the School of Bioethics. Today, Fr Joseph focuses on teaching, research and writing in Bioethics and is also a Fellow of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and Human Rights.
Despite his various responsibilities, Fr. Joseph continues with his Chinese creations, integrating traditional Chinese philosophy with Christian values, revealing the glory and mysteries of God through his artworks. His artworks have been exhibited internationally in Canada, USA, Mexico, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Exhibition webpage content adapted from Macao Catholic Culture Association’s Art for God website: https://www.macaucca.org/artforgod
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