Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park
Patron: Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Year of Completion: 2010
Subject: Middle-aged Sun Yat-sen
Design Concept
Location of Disembarkation
Today, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park is located at the same place where Dr. Sun Yat-sen used to disembark on multiple occasions in the past.
The Joy of Achievement
As the statue mainly portrays Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s return to Hong Kong after the success of the revolution, the surface of the statue exhibits a sense of joy, symbolizing the spirit of those who persevere and achieve their goals.
Aligning with Sunlight
After conducting on-site observations, Mr. Chu Tat-shing decided to slightly turn the head of the statue towards the right. This adjustment was made to enhance the effect of sunlight when it shines on the statue, particularly during sunset.
Behind the Design
Mr. Chu Tat-shing referred to a photo of Dr. Sun Yat-sen taken on December 21, 1911, aboard the Devanha as it passed through Hong Kong. The photo was provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing for reference.
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing. Reference: Original photo can be found in Dr. Sun Yat-sen & Hong Kong: Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum Exhibition Catalogue compiled by the Hong Kong Museum of History, 2013, p. 165.
A photo of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Junzaburō Yamada taken on board, which Mr. Chu Tat-shing used as a reference during the conceptualization process.
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing. Reference: Original photo can be found in In Commemoration of the 130th Anniversary of Dr. Sun’s Birth compiled by the Shanghai Museum of Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence, 1996, p. 55.
A photo of the popular hat at that time, which Mr. Chu Tat-shing used as a reference.
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing
When designing the head of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Mr. Chu Tat-shing referred to numerous photos of Dr. Sun Yat-sen from different angles in order to capture the essence and features perfectly. The photo shows Mr. Chu with the sculpture, with the referenced photos behind him.
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing
Production
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing
Statue
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing
Provided by Mr. Chu Tat-shing
Subsequent Production
Wuhan Sun Yat-sen Warship Museum
The replica of the statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, originally displayed at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park in Hong Kong, is now exhibited at the Wuhan Sun Yat-sen Warship Museum. The photo was taken during the opening in 2011.
Website of the Wuhan Sun Yat-sen Warship Museum↗
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Crafting Sun Yat-sen Statues: Experience Sharing by Mr. Chu Tat Shing
On November 8, 2022, the Sun Yat-sen Research Team from the History Department of Baptist University held a lecture where Mr. Chu Tat-shing was invited to share his concepts and techniques behind the creation of the two statues.
This segment is taken from the lecture, focusing on the selection process of the statue for the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum.
Watch the entire lecture →