A Breeze Of Serenity：Elvis Mok Tea Room Calligraphy Exhibition

Date

2026/05/01

2026/05/31

Time

11:00

19:00

Place

Navy Yard No.2, 2F, Barra District Macau

Ticketing

Free

Macao Outersky Poet Association Poetry Reading Event

Activity Introduction

This exhibition is a practice of contemporary lifestyle aesthetics by poet and calligrapher Elvis (Mok Heisa). Turning the venue into a tea room, the exhibition arranges calligraphic works and tea settings in a staggered layout, creating a quiet realm of “mist and clouds”. Ying Jyut’s work emphasizes the “sense of living”. Rather than rigid discipline, he prefers to capture the quiet, fleeting moments of daily life, transforming the spirit of the tea ceremony— “harmony,” “respect,” “purity”, and “tranquility” into lively, spontaneous brushstrokes. Here, calligraphy is no longer an esoteric traditional art, but a warm force that permeates daily living.

Elvis (Mok Heisa) is a poet and calligrapher. He currently serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Faculty of Arts and Design of Macao Polytechnic University, a member of the Calligraphers Committee of the Federation of Associations of Cultural Sectors of Macau, and a member of the Council of the Macau Artist Society.
In 2002, he co-founded “Macao Outersky Poet Association”, Macao’s first online poetry group. He received the “Top Ten” award at the Macao Visual Arts Annual Exhibition twice (2008 and 2025) and has been selected multiple times for the Macao Calligraphy and Painting Joint Exhibition and the Macao Visual Arts Annual Exhibition. His calligraphic style is diverse, with his inscriptions appearing in exhibitions, album covers, publications, television programs, films, and branded merchandise.
In 2014, inspired by his encounter with the tea ceremony, he turned his writing style to minimalist wordings inspired by the essence of daily life. He is the author of three-line poetry collections including 《日子過得空白一點也不錯邢悅三行詩》《喜歡一切悄然降臨》and《伴》.

Extended Activity

Macao Outersky Poet Association Poetry Reading Event

Currently on view at Navy Yard No.2, Barra Shipyard, the exhibition features over ten original calligraphy works by Elvis Mok. The venue has been transformed into a small teahouse, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the ambiance and enjoy the beauty of slow living.

The exhibition runs for one month. On the first and third Sundays of May, Elvis will lead fellow members of his Poet Association in poetry reading sessions within the exhibition space, guiding the public to appreciate the artistry of the Chinese written language.

Session 1 – May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Theme: "The Slowness of the Past – Reading Poetry Over a Cup of Tea"
Host: Elvis Mok
Participating Poets: Members of Macao Outersky Poet Association, public.

Event Description:
Slowness is an everyday experience, an extension of the senses, almost a ritual—capturing every little moment within the experience. The poets will read original works related to “slow living and daily life,” sharing the poetic moments that we may have missed countless times in our everyday routines.

Session 2 – May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Theme: "All the Waves Go to the Distance – Old City Scenes in Poetry"
Host: Pansy
Participating Poets: Members of Macao Outersky Poet Association, public.

Event Description:
Using Macao’s old city landscape as a narrative focal point, the poets will share how everyday scenes can be transformed into poetic imagery and emotional anchors. Through live readings and guided site-based interpretations—interwoven with historical and cultural context—the audience is invited to explore the connection between poetry and urban memory.

【General Information for Both Sessions】
Capacity per session: 15 people
Event Time: 15:00 – 16:30
Venue: 2nd Floor, Navy Yard No. 2, Barra District, Macao