Monday, July 12, 2010

Times Of Malaya & Straits Echo - January 9, 1954

Versatility Of Francis Wu Works For Local Exhibition


Photographers in Penang, both amateur and professional, are looking forward to the visit of Mr. Francis Wu, well known Hong Kong Chinese Photographer,who is expected here on Tuesday, Jan. 12

Whilst in Penang, Mr. Wu will give a talk to photographers from th Chinese point of view.

Mr. Wu will take the opportunity when he is here to visit the Kek Lok Si Monastery, the Penang Hill Railway, The Malay Kampongs and the various other beauty spots of Penang, to capture them with his cameras.

At present, he is holding an exhibition of 150 of his photographs in Singapore and it is expected that the exhibition will be given also in Penang at a later date.
Classical Chinese Beauty by Francis Wu

Mr. Wu was made an honorary member of Photography following his visit to America recently and is widely known in the world of photography for the exquisite pictures he has taken in his pursuit of the arts. A member of several world recognized photographic and art societies, Mr. Wu has published in 1951, a lovely album with many photographs entitled “Classical Chinese Beauties”

Reproduced on this page are two lovely photographs of his, showing his versatilities in both model and outdoor work.
Luk Yau Hall by Francis Wu

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