Hsiung-Zee Wong facts for kids
Hsiung-Zee Wong (born October 24, 1947) is a talented composer, artist, and designer. She was born in Hong Kong and has created many interesting works.
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Her Life and Studies
Hsiung-Zee Wong moved to the United States in 1966. There, she worked as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. This means she created art and designs for different clients.
She studied at the University of Hawaii until 1968. Later, in 1970, she explored electronic music at Mills College. Her teachers included Robert Sheff (also known as Gene Tyranny) and Dane Rudhyar.
In 1972, she continued her studies in industrial design at the California College of Arts and Crafts. Industrial design is about designing products that people use every day. She also learned from other important teachers like Ernst Krenek and Robert Ashley.
Creative Works and Groups
In 1972, Hsiung-Zee Wong showed her art in an exhibit called "A Celebration of Women." This exhibit was held at the Intersection Gallery.
She also started a creative arts group for women called Hysteresis at Mills College. This group included many artists from the Bay Area. Wong also performed music with a group called the Flowing Stream Ensemble.
Her Music Compositions
Hsiung-Zee Wong has created many different types of music. Her compositions include electronic music, guitar pieces, multimedia works, and vocal songs.
Electronic Music
Electronic music uses electronic instruments or technology to create sounds.
- Cry of Women in the Wilderness (1972): This piece uses piano, a gong, and an amplified Zen bell.
- Earth Rituals (1973): This work features tape recordings with chanting and sound improvisation.
- Maturity (1972): This is a piano improvisation recorded on tape.
- Sounding of the Sane: This piece uses tape recordings with audience chanting.
Guitar Music
She also wrote music for the guitar.
- Artsongs and Ballads: These are songs and stories told through music, played on the guitar.
Multimedia Works
Multimedia works combine different types of art, like sound and visuals.
- They Move, Don't They? (1973): This piece combines a special sound score with visual slides.
Vocal Music
Vocal music includes singing.
- Piano Ritual I: This piece features voice, piano, a Chinese woodblock, and a gong.
- Songs (1964–1972): These are songs written for voice and guitar.
