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A moment of curiosity and creating beauty——Maqo Changsha THE LAB art class successfully held

Maqo Changsha

Hotel news, 16 November 2023
        Recently, the new lifestyle brand, Maqo Changsha, invited artist Mr. Liu Hailun to hold an art class with the theme ‘adventure’ at THE LAB on the 8th floor, where the artist shared his inspiration for painting and created T-shirt graffiti. Share in a warm and colourful lifestyle, and start your art journey at Maqo. 

         Speaking during the art class, Ms. Heidi Tang, the Area Hotel Manager of Maqo Changsha and Niccolo Changsha, said: ‘We are delighted to invite the pioneering artist, Mr. Liu Hailun, to host the first art exhibition and art class at THE LAB. Maqo, as a new lifestyle brand of Wharf Hotels, is dedicated to curating art and cultural programmes and culinary, music and wellness concepts for guests, and building a social platform for guests to experience enriching content and establish more emotional connections.’
6-(1).pngGuests visiting the exhibition on-site

         The hotel staff guided the guests during the exhibition with useful information, sparking their curiosity about the wonderful world of Xiong Xiaomu. In the art class, the artist spoke freely, shared his experiences and insights into his painting career, walked into the inner world of artists Liu Hailun and Xiong Xiaomu, and explored the artistic expression and flexible vitality with self-attitude and emotion to find resonant contacts. Mr. Liu Hailun shared the changes in his art style, from traditional painting during a period of confusion and exploration to the black contemporary in a period of loneliness and fear, and then to the current warm and healing trend IP. He said: ‘This is also a very important period in his life, becoming a husband and father changed his creative style dramatically, so that there can be a warm and healing Xiong Xiaomu full of fun that everyone sees today. I hope my paintings bring everyone happiness, devote myself to the world of Xiong Xiaomu, and find the most innocent yourself.’  
 
4.pngHandmade graffiti T-shirt art by artists and guests 
 
Nearly 40 guests from other industries also actively interacted with the artist, and painted an IP of Xiong Xiaomu on white T-shirts with a paintbrush. In addition, the Area Head Chef of Pastry, Mr. Liao Yuyang, specially created three Xiong Xiaomu IP co-branded afternoon tea for this exhibition, lightning puffs, strawberry yoghurt mousse and Xiong Xiaomu in the sky, all of which came from the three paintings. He said, ‘Xiong Xiaomu is the embodiment of cuteness, freedom and romance. Just like these three desserts, the cute bear trees on the lightning puffs are the meeting of the bear family, the sugar gourd shape of the strawberry yoghurt mousse is also like the reunion of the bear family, and the raspberry white chocolate mousse has the same name as the work, “Falls a Bear Xiong Xiaomu,” implying love and hope.’
3.pngXiong Xiaomu co-branded sweet – Strawberry yoghurt mousse
 
         A new lifestyle hotel launched by Wharf, Maqo Changsha always adheres to the three pillars of excellence – from the local, social, and experience, and continues to launch a series of trendy social activities, bringing a culture of pioneering and cutting-edge trends to this star city. Since the official opening of the hotel on November 1, Maqo Changsha has organised a series of activities such as Wine Tasting, Cocktail Class, Women's Boxing Class, Art Salon and Makeup Class, designed to inspire guests with unprecedented services, and creating unique experiences for travellers.

About Maqo
More is not better; only better is better.

Maqo is a fresh take on a premium lifestyle hotel brand for modern-day global citizens who are attracted to the mindset, and sense of belonging Maqo provides. Believing that only better is better, professionals expertly curate art and culture programmes, food and drink offerings, music playlists and wellness concepts to provoke and inspire guests with every stay. Maqo is part of Wharf Hotels’ portfolio and a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. For more information, please visit Maqohotels.com.

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