New media artist Chris Cheung’s inspiration stems from his love of Eastern and Western philosophies. His audio-visual works blend traditional ideas and futuristic imagination.

In 1926, the Belgian colonial administrator Georges Thiry set up a studio and other workshops to work with the indigenous population of Elisabethville, now Lubumbashi, in the Congo. On show at the University Museum and Art Gallery, “Colours of Congo: Patterns, Symbols and Narratives in 20th Century Congolese Paintings” showcases the European influence on painting in the country during the colonial era. The exhibition consists of a selection of Congolese paintings and essays examining artworks that reflect the daily life of village communities at the time.

Singer-songwriter Mara Measor last came to our studio seven years ago. On that occasion she was accompanied by guitarist Teriver Cheung. Hong Kong born and raised, but New York based, since she was last on the show, Mara has married and had a child. Now she is back in town, at least for a while. She took a break from music for a bit, but now she is back with her third album, “Don’t Tell My Child”. She is here once again this week with Teriver, to tell us more.