David K. K. Chio

Visual Arts

David was born in Macau in 1957, and is a civil servant of the Macao SAR Government. He has earned a Master’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Higher Diploma in Social Work. David has a lot of enthusiasm for art and has studied abstract painting under the guidance of Macao contemporary artist, Denis Murrell and the artists of ‘The Art of Lingnan School’ Dr. Lei Chau Peng and Chinese Calligrapher Mr. Choi Chun Heng and the Headmistress of the Pui Wa Flora School, Ms. Cindy Chau, amongst others.

David received a merit award of “The Floral Friendship Competition of Civil Servants of the Macao SAR” in 2010 and was the third prize-winner of “Green City–Landscape Design Contest” in 2011. He has been participating in Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibitions since 2019.

“21st Century” 21st Anniversary Members Collective Exhibition

27th August — 28th September, 2024

Opening: 27 August (Tue) 18:00 – 20:00 Art has been categorized into different periods, styles, and doctrines over the past few centuries, such as the Renaissance, Baroque style, Pop Art, Contemporary Art, and so on. These distinct artistic movements emerged in response to the social phenomena of their respective times. The origins of art […]

“Four Seasons” 20th Anniversary Members Collective Exhibition

28th August — 29th September, 2023

It’s a great pleasure to celebrate two decades of intense artistic and cultural activity with the creative community, which began on the 28th of August 2003 with the mission of welcoming established professionals and new talents seeking recognition. We thank all associated members for their collaboration with thoughtful support since they willingly accept our invitations […]

0 ZERO and SINE DIE – 19th anniversary members collective exhibition

27th August — 24th September, 2022

The Grand Opening of the Center for Creative Industries – CREATIVE MACAU took place 19 years ago, on an auspicious Thursday, on August 28, 2003. Today, we celebrate its 19th anniversary, and we continue to work on our mission. This space hosted an eclectic exhibition with works by members, enrolled in a range of creative […]

OPEN CLOSE OPEN – 18th Anniversary Collective Exhibition

28th August — 30th September, 2021

Reflecting on these two atypical years, we proposed to the members an emotional catharsis that would creatively express the ups and downs of their own feelings. Each work presented will transmit personal feelings experienced, either real or metaphorical with the dilemma of Open – Close – Open, inside/outside of themselves. OPEN CLOSE OPEN inspired 33 […]

UNLOCK THAT DOOR – 17th Anniversary Collective Exhibition

28th August — 19th September, 2020

Today, not many people write letters on paper to be sent by post or delivered by hand. Writing a letter to someone is something intimate – although the other person is far away, he/she remains present both in image and spirit. Words in letters carry meanings and often lead us to a cathartic release. When […]