The USJ Gallery presents contemporary, multidisciplinary exhibitions and installations of exceptional creative and cultural significance, enhancing the intellectual life of the University of Saint Joseph, Macao and its community. The USJ Gallery, which is primarily a learning space, advances USJ’s Catholic purpose by encouraging the growth of our faculty members and students into leaders through a varied, creative, and collaborative atmosphere.
HERITAGE & CULTURE
3D Model of the Chapel of Saint Michael's on Kuula (VR)
Researcher (PhD Candidate): Prof. Sandra Olga Ng
Research Supervisor: Prof. Carlos Sena Caires
3D Models of Macao Heritage Buildings - Mini Houses
Classwork created by the student, Catarina Coelho Augusto Torrado, student Armindo Onofre Cardoso das Neves, and student Leo Kuok Kun Lou.
Project Supervisor: Prof. Sandra Olga Ng
Supevised by Prof. Sandra Olga N
360º Panoramic Photo Tour of the Holy Cross Chapel of the University of Saint Joseph
Photography: Alumni Mamadú Seck
Project Creator: Prof. Sandra Olga Ng
Project Supervisor: Prof. Filipa Martins de Abreu
HERITAGE & VISUAL IDENTITY
Re-Experiencing Macau's Street Signage with and Augmented Reality Journey Through Animated Illustrations Around the City (AR)
Researcher (Master of Design): Lio Si Weng, Wing
Research Supervisor: Prof. Filipa Martins de Abreu
Paper Published in the Book of Proceedings at the Artech International 2023 – view here
Experience the Past in the Present with Immersive Technologies (VR)
Researcher (Master of Design): Chang Tin Lan, Krissy
Research Supervisor: Prof. Filipa Martins de Abreu
Abstract Published in the International Conference, Multimodus 2022 in Portalegre, Portugal – view here
Visual Identity: Patterns and Textures in the City of Macau
Project Investigator: Filipa Martins de Abreu
Project Researcher: Alumni Mamadú Seck
Project Collaborators: Prof. Francisco Vizeu Pinheiro, Prof. Gérald Estadieu, Prof. Sandra Olga Ng, Master student Katherine Chan, bachelor students, Khaela Vallo and Fazmina Luna.
ART & FABRICATION
Live Exhibition & Video Mapping “Yan Character ”
EXHIBITION @ Creative Macau
Project Investigator: Prof. Gérald Estadieu
Project Collaborator: Prof. Filipa Martins de Abreu
Invited Artist (Video Mapping): Prof. Carlos Sena Caires
Research Paper Published in the Book of Proceedings at the Artech International 2017 (ACM) – view here
Masters of the Renaissance and Digital Fabrication
EXHIBITION @ Macao Museum of Art in collaboration with the British Museum
Project Investigator: Prof. Gérald Estadieu
Project Collaborator: Prof. Filipa Martins de Abreu
Collaborators: Angela Ramos, Rui de Abreu, Maria Martins, Prof. Hélder Ferreira
Formula 3D: A Tangible Experience
EXHIBITION @ Macau Grand Prix Museum
Project Investigator: Prof. Gérald Estadieu
Project Collaborator: Prof. Filipa Martins de Abreu
Invited Artist (Furniture Design): Prof. Carlos Sena Caires
Invited Collaborator: Prof. Sandra Olga Ng
Lead Student Ambassador: Natalie Fu
Student Ambassadors: Phillia Chiang…
VIRTUAL GALLERIES
ARTeFACTo2022MACAO Conference Gallery - Artists Work (VR)
ONLINE EXPERIENCE @ Kent Wong Gallery – USJ Basement
Conference Team: Prof. Gérald Estadieu, Prof. Filipa Martins de Abreu, Prof. Daniel Farinha, Prof. Sandra Olga Ng, Prof. Carlos Sena Caires, Prof. Adérito Marcos.
Student Ambassadors: Hou Chon Si Matthew, Gustavo Martins, Catarina Torrado, Mafalda Ramos, Mamadú Seck.
Book of Proceedings Published through IEEE, and IEEE Macau – view here
University of Saint Joseph Ilha Verde Campus (VR)
Classwork created by various Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Communication and Media students.
Project Supervisor: Prof. Sandra Olga Ng
Night Painting Exhibition (VR)
ONLINE EXPERIENCE @ Kent Wong Gallery – USJ Basement
Projects created by various Bachelor of Communication and Media Students.
Projects Supervisors: Prof. José Manual Simões and Prof. João Brochado
Supevised by Prof. Sandra Olga N
USJ CAMPUSES - 360º VIRTUAL TOUR
Green Island Campus 360º details – view here
Photography: Alumni Mamadú Seck
Project Creator: Prof. Sandra Olga Ng
Project Supervisor: Prof. Filipa Martins de Abreu