Event Details 活動詳情:

About the CPD 活動簡述: 

This lecture targets practitioners engaged in the restoration of Shiwan ceramics on roof ridges of traditional Chinese architecture. The objective is to enhance their awareness and understanding of the restoration process through several local case studies that elucidate the relevant issues

Historically, some practitioners encountered difficulties when addressing damaged roof ridges due to a lack of information regarding their original configuration and appearance. To prevent potential loss, they often resorted to haphazardly fixing the remnants. The speaker aims to reconstruct the likely original appearance of these roof ridges based on historical photographs, and it is expected that practitioners may undertake similar studies. Some earlier practitioners misjudged the traditional arrangements of the decorations, inadvertently establishing templates that subsequent practitioners adopted, thereby perpetuating the issues. The restoration of these roof ridges also relies on ceramic craftsmen to create appropriate substitutions that fill in the gaps. As supervisors, practitioners must possess a profound understanding of the traditional practices associated with Shiwan ceramics on roof ridges and engage in thorough research on restoration materials to accurately discern right from wrong, thereby safeguarding the historic buildings.

本講座的對象是中國傳統鄉土建築上石灣瓦脊的復修者，希望藉此講座，讓他們關注和了解香港石灣瓦脊復修的問題，日後可作跟進，改善香港文物建築保育。講座以幾個香港石灣瓦脊個案為例，闡述問題所在。

以往一些復修者處理損毀瓦脊時，由於欠缺瓦脊原貌的資料，又不想把殘件存放別處，恐怕日久後或會遺失，無奈地把殘件隨意固定在屋脊上。講者嘗試按歷史照片，把這些殘件拼砌出可能的原貌，相信復修者也可作同類探究。另外，由於部分前人不了解石灣瓦脊傳統的排列方式而作出誤判，其後的復修者卻把它當作範本，使問題蔓延。瓦脊的復修又要靠陶藝技師製作陶塑填補缺失，復修者作為監察者，必須對石灣瓦脊傳統有深徹的認識，對復修物作深入研究，才可鑑別正誤，守護文物建築。(馬素梅博士)

About the Speaker 主講人介紹:

Dr MA So-mui 馬素梅博士

Dr MA So-mui is a PhD from the University of London, United Kingdom, and former Assistant Professor of the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts at The Education University of Hong Kong. Since 1998, she has specialized in the decorations of traditional Chinese architecture and has developed teaching materials with a focus on local traditional architecture. She has been invited to participate in research on the roof decorations of various historical buildings in Hong Kong, such as the Tsing Shan Monastery, the Tat Tak Communal Hall, the Tai Fu Tai, the Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan, and the Residence of Ip Ting-sz. She has published a various publications related to traditional architecture and roof decorations.

馬素梅博士，英國倫敦大學哲學博士。香港教育大學文化與創意藝術學系前助理教授。自一九九八年開始，專研中國傳統古建築之裝飾，並發展以本港傳統建築專題的教材。曾被邀參與本港歷史建築如青山禪院、達德公所、大夫第和上環文武廟的屋脊裝飾以及葉定仕故居建築裝飾研究。與古建築研究相關的著作有《香案百年木雕-香案》、《新田大夫第建築裝飾密碼》、《迎祥接福-香港及海外中式古建築的木雕彩門》、《香港屏山古建築裝飾圖鑑》、《香港屏山古建築裝飾探究》、《屋脊上的戲台-香港的石灣瓦脊》、《屋脊上的戲台-海外的石灣瓦脊》、《屋脊上的願望》等。

Remarks 備註:

1. Video recording / Photographing of the talk will be conducted for promotional and archival purposes. If participants prefer not to be included in the video / photo, please let us know on the date before the talk starts.
2. If the Hong Kong Observatory issues an Amber Rainstorm Warning, or Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, HKICON will notify registered participants via email regarding cancellation of the event and arrangement for rescheduling or a refund at least 2 hours before the scheduled event time.If the weather deteriorates after the talk has started, HKICON reserves the right to amend the itinerary.