“要接觸藝術，不一定要到畫廊或博物館。原來我們每天都乘坐的交通工具，也可以成為藝術品的藏身處。最近舉行的「Classic Craft, Modern Meaning」展覽，除了促成香港傳統工藝師傅與現代藝術家一同交流創作，更將行駛中的61號電車化身為流動博物館，讓登上電車的乘客在短短的旅途中，都可以欣賞到有趣的藝術裝置，真正將藝術融入生活。
藝術並非遙不可及
CeeKayEllo藝術設計工作室早前安排了本地藝術家Amanda Tong、GoHung、國際藝術家Frederic Bussiere及松村 淳，分別跟隨了香港最後一位雀籠工匠陳樂財及麻雀雕刻師傅張順景學藝，兩位老師傅除了親授製作傳統工藝的技巧，亦與藝術家交流合作，重塑及創造了4組以雀籠及麻雀為靈感的藝術作品。
電車是全港唯一在本地以傳統技術進行設計和製造的交通工具，因此成為不二之選。CeeKayEllo的創意總監Karen說：「電車並非一個固定的展覽場地，而會於路面上行駛，乘客只要登上電車，就能欣賞到藝術作品，讓藝術可進入大眾的生活當中。」”
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Crafts are an important artistic practice as the functional products speak about our daily routine and have a strong connection to our daily lives or even to our physical bodies. For example, the handmade ceramics cup that we hold, the chair with the hand-sewn fabric that we sit on… So, it is very important for me to hold onto the untold stories and essence of our local crafts, and art is the best medium to express an abstract idea and gives new meanings to them.
Due to our modern behaviour and industrialisation, many industries that rely on local traditional craftsmanship are losing relevance and gradually disappearing from the modern society. With the success of our previous non-profit art exhibitions, we wish to continue our study on different ways to create new meanings for local crafts using contemporary art.
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Link: https://www.fetechinoise.ca/blog/2020/classic-craft-modern-meaning
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Link: https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio2/programme/cultural_express
“… Hong Kong artist GoHung is just such a person. Known for creating supersized 50-cent coins from cardboard – each weighing 1kg and representing the paltry payment elderly cardboard collectors receive for their haul – he turned his hand to birdcage crafting during an artists’ residency, organised by art-design studio CeeKayEllo (CKL). The resulting work will be displayed on the number 61 tram until June 10, as it trundles between Shek Tong Tsui and North Point…
…Founder of CeeKayEllo (CKL) and curator of the “Classic Craft, Modern Meaning” tram exhibition, Karen Chan Ka-lun also connected to Hong Kong culture while living abroad. “When you’re away from home, you try to find something that builds up your identity,” she says. When studying in London, Chan would visit Chinatown to play mahjong because it made her feel “at home”. “When you’re away, you see all the cues that you normally would ignore…
…“For me, this experience has involved learning two extremes – traditional crafts and what is popular among young people – and then trying to combine them and build a bridge,” she says. This dualism is mirrored by the themes her exhibition explores – heritage and identity, automation and progress, and how interpretations of all are almost impossibly personal. And her dives into the materials that have lent Hong Kong its unique aesthetic don’t stop there….”
“沿石塘咀往返北角的電車路，不論大人細路，可隨時登上的藝術展覽。
隨著工業化和現代化，不少本土傳統工藝都逐漸式微，面臨失傳。為了挽救消失中的手藝，近年不乏孜孜跟隨老師傅學習的年青人。由CeeKayEllo主辦及策展的「CLASSIC CRAFT, MODERN MEANING 」流動公共電車展覽，聯同四位藝術家－本地手作人Amanda Tong、GoHung以及外國藝術家Frederic Bussiere和松村 淳，以電車作為展覽空間，將沒落的傳統工藝融入現代藝術品之中，以現代角度呈現舊工藝。四位藝術家在2019年時分別跟隨雀籠師傅陳樂財先生，以及麻雀雕刻師傅張順景先生學習麻雀雕刻和雀籠製作，並在是次展覽中以各自的藝術觸覺展示學師成果，製作出各種以「雀」為題的裝置藝術。
在電車上，細心留意，可發現各種藝術品精緻地裝嵌到車身各處。其中一件由Amanda製作的作品「聽牌」，雕刻圖案塗上了藍色，以突顯這組陶瓷麻雀仿製青花瓷的效果。「聽牌」可讓大眾隨意觸摸、滑動，麻雀碰撞的聲音就如真的「打麻雀」一樣。作者希望透過觀者與作品的互動和所產生聲音，加深大眾對麻雀工藝的認知，以及背後文化的意義。除了可見可踫的裝置，背景音樂還播放著清脆的麻雀歌聲！策展單位認為麻雀曾深刻地建構本地文化身份，如昔日老友記帶著雀籠上茶樓飲茶、打麻雀則是大眾共好的日常耍樂，麻雀文化也體現了東方人愛熱鬧的特性。這次電車上的流動展覽，藉著五感重新引起大眾這種傳統文化的聯想。”
Link: https://www.facebook.com/beinghkmedia/posts/847560122416996
“A number of contemporary artists were invited by the art afficianados from Ceekayello to learn classic crafts from old masters in Hong Kong. They then created their own interpretations, giving new life and meaning to the fading traditional crafts of bird cage making and mah jong tile carving, arts that truly represent Hong Kong culture. Their finished works titled “Classic Craft, Modern Meaning” are displayed on a functioning tram, so that the public of Hong Kong can get on and experience these pieces.”
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If traditional handicrafts seem to have lost their relevance in contemporary Hong Kong, art and design studio CeeKayEllo is determined to bring back to light such handcrafts as birdcages and mahjong tiles through the means of contemporary art.
Classic Craft, Modern Meaning features artworks created collectively by Hong Kong’s last birdcage maker Chan Lok-choi, mahjong tile maker Cheung Shun-king, local artists Amanda Tong and Gohung, as well as international artists Frédéric Bussière and Jun Matsumura. To top it off, these works will be showcased on Tram 61, running between the Shek Tong Tsui and North Point terminuses – a most fitting exhibition venue to raise the public’s awareness towards the need to preserve local cultural heritage.”
Link: https://zolimacitymag.com/events/art-exhibition-tram-pays-tribute-hong-kong-traditional-handcrafts/
“Be a part of Hong Kong’s first ever tram display exhibition! Organised by CeeKayEllo (CKL), this exhibition aims to appreciate one of the city’s most iconic transport, and interpret the evolution of local crafts like our beloved ding ding. Stop by the tram station on Saturdays and see if you get to catch the moving art!”
Link: https://www.sassyhongkong.com/events/tram-61-exhibition/
“大家有無諗過，原來電車車廂可以打麻雀呢？放心！以下介紹嘅呢兩副麻雀，大家絕對可以安心地一路搭電車，一路自摸，而唔會觸犯限聚令。
呢兩副安裝喺上層近樓梯位嘅陶瓷麻雀，連同上層車頭嘅雀鳥動感圖，以及車窗上以「籠中鳥」作為主題嘅一系列藝術作品，其實係出自Amanda Tong、Frederic Bussiere、GoHung、以及松村 淳呢四位藝術家之手。為咗希望能夠將藝術融入更多人嘅生活當中，策劃今次展覽嘅本地藝術設計工作室CeeKayEllo，特別揀咗同樣係香港手工藝出品之一嘅香港電車，作為舉行今次「Classic craft, modern meaning」展覽嘅活動平台。
由今日開始到六月十號期間，呢部藝術電車會被安排主力行走往來石塘咀至北角嘅電車路線。想體驗一路搭電車一路打麻雀嗰種奇趣感覺嘅朋友，不妨去沿線電車站，睇吓有無緣份遇到呢一架藝術電車丫！”
Link: https://www.facebook.com/seelifehk/posts/540060896652686
“ceekayello (CKL) believes that art should be accessible to anyone, anywhere.
From 16 April to 23 June 2020, four site-specific artworks created by Amanda Tong, Frédéric Bussière, GoHung and Jun Matsumura 松村 淳 are each displayed on a moving tram allowing everyone to enjoy the sculptural artworks and installations when travelling on the iconic transportation.
Designed and made using fading crafts and techniques in local tram depot, HK Tramways is chosen by “Classic Craft, Modern Meaning” for its cultural and historical significance to pay tribute to local craftsmanship, and also demonstrates how art could be publicly accessible, as well as a contribution to the society.
Ranging from an interactive ceramics installation by Amanda that captures the sound of Mahjong shuffling, to Frédéric’s animation triggered by the tram movement, Jun’s ceramic installation utilising the natural light from the upper deck window, as well as GoHung’s immersive work that allows passengers to experience the life of a caged bird within the tram…
By displaying these thoughtful artworks in CKL’s carefully curated tram, they hope to demonstrate the relevance of these fading crafts and skills with a creative and contemporary approach, giving modern meaning to these respectful classic crafts.”
Link: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongtramways/posts/1857986417666211
“What to do when you are the only one on the tram? Play Mahjong 打麻雀 ?️ – I am not joking (????? ???)!
See if you lucky enough to catch tram No. 61 when you are on Hong Kong island! Get onto this moving bird cage, go to the upper deck, and check out the artworks inspired by the last birdbridge maker in Hong Kong, Chan Lok-choi and mahjong tile maker, Cheung Shun-king.
Hong Kong is evolving fast and traditional craftsmanships are gradually eliminated by the city. Giving a new meaning to these fading crafts is probably the best way for us to re-discover these gems before it is too late. Explore it when you are on No. 61 tram.”
‘”Classic Craft, Modern Meaning”
四位藝術家，將本地傳統手藝麻雀?、雀籠?的構思放上電車，讓公眾近距離感受。
竹感的條紋，仿似雀鳥型的貼飾，和柚木電車是另類的新舊融合。
感謝ceekayello邀請預覽”
Link: https://www.facebook.com/hktramsculture/posts/2619322621684104
“Our ‘Classic Craft, Modern Meaning’ seeks to understand, shape and create a modern behaviour of our birdcage heritage through a series of programme. Through our local and international artists, Gohung and Frédéric Bussière, they give new meanings to this artisanal craft and skills and pass on to younger generations locally and internationally.
*Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/classic-craft-modern-meaning-meet-the-master-and-artists-tickets-76876155651?fbclid=IwAR0r3pivc2HZdfT2Djpox1LNurl8mqZjiCvWr_FLV3QSscnD1-2uyDszGNA”
“Our ‘Classic Craft, Modern Meaning’ seeks to understand, shape and create a modern behaviour of our birdcage heritage through a series of programme. Through our local and international artists, Gohung and Frédéric Bussière, they give new meanings to this artisanal craft and skills and pass on to younger generations locally and internationally.
*Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/classic-craft-modern-meaning-meet-the-master-and-artists-tickets-76876155651?fbclid=IwAR0r3pivc2HZdfT2Djpox1LNurl8mqZjiCvWr_FLV3QSscnD1-2uyDszGNA”
“In mid-December the annual Wonderfruit festival returned for its fourth instalment near Pattaya on the Gulf of Thailand. Unlike many fairs and exhibitions that perennially set up in cities leaving unsustainable practices and one-use ephemera in their wake, Wonderfruit was founded in 2016 on the very principles of sustainability.
Founder and creative director Pete Phornprapha, third generation of the Siam Motors family who works by day as president and CEO of Bangkok Komatsu Sales Co Ltd is the brains behind the immersive, eco-friendly, community-minded music and lifestyle festival which offers regional and global beats, yoga classes, talks and workshops from artists, activists and architects.
Since 2018, Phornprapha has worked with Ab Rogers Design (ARD) to build a village of structures that support his environmentally-conscious ethos for an intelligent yet exhilarating festival. Combining experience across health and lifestyle design – from retail concepts for Comme des Garcons to an upcoming Maggie’s Centre in the UK completing in 2020, with local Thai craft, materials and techniques, founder Ab Rogers has created a characterful series of semi-permanent buildings to serve the ‘Wonderfruits’ – as the festival-goers are known as.
‘Wonderfuit is a rarely enlightened client. Phornprapha has an exceptional vision and sustainable ethos. He owns the land so we can keep the structures all year round – the site is becoming a kind of sculpture park or eco community. There will be other events, and it will metamorphose and evolve as the community grows and more elements are added with a sense of permanence,’ says Rogers.
All the semi-permanent pavilions from 2018 were serviced before the 2019 festival kicked off – lessons about wind, shade and termites had been learned along the way. Termite-infested bamboo was replaced at the floating bath house (inspired by Thai fishing villages), and tartan shading added to the onion-shaped massage therapy rooms.
At the Eco-Pavilion (‘Why build a building if you can creating a mound plant bamboo and put up umbrellas,’ says Rogers of the design that features 124 hand-made, hand-painted cotton umbrellas) corn was replaced with robuster bamboo to shelter a new central umbrella with an air vent. And, at the Theatre of Feasts, an open kitchen and dining pavilion for 250 people, a lighter roof was installed, the table was rebuilt so it could be easily dismantled and new three-legged bar stools introduced.
‘I believe the key to building is to use temporary biodegradable materials in semi-permanent ways. These structures need up keep, they need care. We must take responsibility for what we make, and by doing so avoid the use of concrete materials and non-degradable plastics,’ says Rogers.
The new structures for 2019 each celebrate indigenous materials, and the surrounding nature and landscape. children’s adventure playground features up-cycled bamboo seesaws, and a mud-slide house made of tyres. The Forbidden Fruit stage was designed with bamboo leftover from previous years, recycled prayer mats and the natural jungle created a creeping backdrop. Plus a new stage made out of fabric made from recycled PET bottles that Bangkok’s residents have been donating at dedicated Wonderfruit collection bins.
This year, ARD launched a design competition for a sustainable pavilion. Judged by Deyan Sudjic, Aric Chen, Farshid Moussavi and Thai Architect Boonserm Premthada, the prize was won by young architects Jeanne Pasquet and Jessica-Maria Nassif. Their bright bamboo ‘Woven House’ was coloured with red pigment from ‘Khrang’ a resin produced by the ‘laccifer lacca’ insect, bright yellow from gum extracted from the ‘garcinia dulcis’ plant or the berries of pomegranate, and intense blue made of fermented indigo leaves. ‘The beauty of the design was in the absence of materials,’ says Rogers. ‘It felt like an ephemeral piece of architecture, changing with light.’
As well as sustainable architecture, there are plenty of other exciting and experimental ideas buzzing through the festival. Elin Lund, lead architect at ARD, created a magical path of 3000 rammed earth bricks painted red with organic pigment, laid as a performance over the festival and left to return back to the earth afterwards. Landscape architect Kochkorn Voraakhom discussed her work in Thailand, and food expert Kanitsanan Thanthitwat opened minds on eating bugs.
A modular wooden structure requiring no nuts or bolts designed by Burning Man artist, Gregg Fleishman was rebuilt with added shading. A forest of bamboo is being planted, and farmers from Chang Mai have set up a farm growing salad, sweetcorn, watermelons.
As well as the mastermind behind the Wonderfruit village, Rogers is also a Wonderfruit himself, where he finds the diversity of experiences unparalleled: ‘You can sit amidst growing lettuces, eat real food, and the next minute be dancing to deep techno in the Poligon (a 360 degree stage with holographic visuals), or meandering down to the quarry to discover Craig Richardson playing.’ “
Link: https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/wonderfruit-festival-ab-rogers-design-2019-pattaya-thailand
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Hong Kong-based art-design studio, Ceekayello, launched a functionally unique installation this past weekend at Wonderfruit that is powered by data collected from a global air quality index. The bamboo neon-light installation, called Haiijaii and means “breathe” in Thai, illuminates according to the quality of air purity from a variety of locations from around the world.
Taking its concept from the modern global issue of single usage, the installation is made of recycled materials, in the hopes of giving the materials a ‘second life’, and an infinite level of usage. The creative agency, Ceekayello says, “In this modern single-usage era, we would like to restart the practice of giving a ‘second life’ to our once-loved items like bamboo woods, commercial neon signs and beach mats. These materials serve as visual stimulation for inspiring cohabitation in the world; the city, the forest and the beach, nourishing them, nourishing us”.
Establishing itself as one of Asia’s biggest and best-curated events, Wonderfruit Festival successfully ran its sixth edition as a 5-day event this past weekend in Pattaya, Thailand, attracting artists and music lovers from all over the region. The festival heavily promotes sustainability, raising awareness through music, art, food and positivity, closely aligning itself to the ethos of Burning Man, and making it the ideal environment for a unique installation like Haiijaii.”
Link: https://mixmag.asia/read/ceekayello-debuts-art-installation-powered-by-global-air-quality-local/
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Wonderfruit kicked off yesterday at Siam Country Club, Pattaya. It’s the festival that celebrates the best of eclectic music with avant-garde artists performing on mind-blowing stages. Hundreds of costumed wanderers of all ages swarmed the fields and partied from dusk till dawn last night.
This year, Wonderfruit completely bans the use of single-use plastic cups, so it’s obligatory to bring your own refill cup to quench your thirst with water and other beverages. The activity list is also packed as usual, ranging from quirky wellness sessions to fun craft workshops. Ultimately it’s the festival filled with art, good beats and a sustainable lifestyle.
Check out our best shots from the first day of the festival here. ”
Link: https://www.timeout.com/bangkok/news/in-pictures-wonderfruit-2019
“คุณหายใจลึกๆ เต็มปอดครั้งสุดท้ายเมื่อไหร่?
ลม / อากาศเป็นสิ่งที่มองไม่เห็น แต่สัมผัสได้ และสำคัญเหลือเกินสำหรับชีวิตเรา แต่เราทุกคนเองนั่นเองใช่ไหม ที่กำลังทำลายอากาศและลมหายใจของตัวเอง
ถ้าตอนนี้คุณอยู่ในงานวันเดอร์ฟรุต – Wonderfruit Festival 2019 ที่พัทยา หนึ่งในงานเทศกาลดนตรีและศิลปะที่ใหญ่ มีชื่อเสียง และมีสไตล์จัดจ้านที่สุดในเอเชีย นอกจากไลน์อัพดนตรีที่ดึงดูดแล้ว ยังเป็นงานรวมศิลปะติดตั้ง (Installation Arts) ที่เหล่าศิลปินและดีไซเนอร์พากันจัดเต็มไอเดีย สร้างสรรค์งานศิลปะติดตั้งขนาดใหญ่มากมาย จนมีคนเปรียบเปรยว่าเป็นดังเทศกาลแหวกแนวสุดอย่าง “Burning Man” แห่งเอเชีย คุณคงกำลังเพลิดเพลินกับบรรยากาศและศิลปะติดตั้ง ซึ่งส่วนใหญ่ไม่ได้เป็นเพียงงานที่ตั้งเอาไว้เพื่อชื่นชมผ่านสายตา ห้ามแตะต้อง แต่เปิดโอกาสให้ผู้ชมเข้าไปมีปฏิสัมพันธ์กับชิ้นงานได้
ในเทศกาลวันเดอร์ฟรุตวันที่ 12 – 16 ธันวาคมนี้ มีงานน่าสนใจหลากหลาย หนึ่งในนั้นคือ “Haiijaii” หรือ “หายใจ” โดย Ceekayello สตูดิโอศิลปะและดีไซน์สื่อผสมหนึ่งเดียวจากฮ่องกง ซึ่งได้รับรางวัลจากเทศกาลวันเดอร์ฟรุตในปีนี้
“Haiijaii” เป็นศิลปะติดตั้งแบบสื่อผสมซึ่งใช้ไม้ไผ่และไฟนีออนเป็นวัสดุหลักในการก่อสร้างขึ้นมา เพื่อสื่อสารถึงคุณภาพอากาศของโลกในปัจจุบัน
ภายใต้โดมไม้ไผ่ ไฟนีออนหลากสีนั้น ไม่ได้ปรับเปลี่ยนแสงสีไปเพื่อความสวยงามเพียงอย่างเดียว แต่เกิดขึ้นจากการเก็บข้อมูลสภาพอากาศที่จากหลากหลายสถานที่ทั่วโลก ผ่านเทคโนโลยีสร้างสรรค์ให้เดต้าสัมพันธ์กับสีที่ต่างกัน ตามการเปลี่ยนแปลงของคุณภาพอากาศ ทั้งยังดัดหลอดนีออนให้เป็นสัญลักษณ์แทนประเทศต่างๆ
จังหวะการเปลี่ยนสีที่ช้าเร็ว ก็เหมือนจังหวะของลมหายใจของเรา แล้วสื่อตรงถึงสภาพอากาศโลกและบรรยากาศรอบตัว
งานศิลปะชิ้นนี้ประกอบร่างขึ้นจากวัสดุรีไซเคิลและของอันเคยเป็นที่รัก เพื่อคืนชีพให้แก่ข้าวของที่ถูกทิ้งอีกครั้ง และย้ำเตือนถึงการบริโภคของคนเราทุกคน
ในยุคแห่ง “การใช้ครั้งเดียวแล้วทิ้ง” (Single-Usage) ทางสตูดิโอต้องการให้ความหมายใหม่และมอบชีวิตที่สองแก่ของเหลือทิ้ง วัสดุเหล่านี้เก็บเกี่ยวมาจากที่ต่างๆ ทั้งไม้ไผ่ หลอดไฟนีออนขนาดยาว และเสื่อปูนอนริมชายหาด เมื่อผู้ชมเข้ามานั่งเล่นนอนเล่นชมแสงสีใต้โดมไผ่กลมนั้น นอกจากจะรับรู้ถึงการเปลี่ยนแปลงของคุณภาพอากาศจากที่ต่างๆ แล้ว ยังสื่อถึงการใช้ชีวิตสมัยใหม่ คือการอาศัยแบบอยู่ร่วมกัน แบ่งปัน พึ่งพาช่วยเหลือซึ่งกันและกันในยุคที่ทรัพยากรขาดแคลน
ตั้งแต่ยุค 1950’s เป็นต้นมา ธุรกิจการค้าใช้ไฟนีออนมาดึงดูดผู้คน เป็นช่วงที่ความนิยมของนีออนพุ่งขึ้นสูงสุด ในขณะเดียวกันแสงเจิดจ้าเหล่านั้นก็หมายความถึงอนาคตผ่านภาพยนตร์ไซ-ไฟด้วย
จนกระทั่งการมาถึงยุคของหลอด LED ที่ประหยัดไฟกว่า และนโยบายประหยัดพลังงานของรัฐบาลทั่วโลก หลอดไฟนีออนแบบเดิมก็คลายความนิยมลง แต่ก็ยังมีศิลปินมากมายที่นำหลอดนีออนมาสร้างสรรค์งาน รวมถึงธุรกิจใหม่ๆ ก็เริ่มหวนหาสไตล์ของไฟนีออนแล้วนำกลับมาใช้อีก
การกำหนดสีไฟนีออนของสตูดิโอ Ceekayello นอกจากจะพูดถึงการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาวะอากาศแล้ว ยังเป็นตัวแทนของความล่มสลายหรือรุ่งเรืองของการใช้งานไฟนีออนด้วย หลอดนีออนสีเหลืองดัดเป็นรูปทรงง่ายๆ หมายถึงการเสื่อมความนิยม โดยเฉพาะการปลดจากหน้าร้านค้าในฮ่องกง ส่วนหลอดนีออนสีชมพู ซึ่งถูกดัดเป็นรูปทรงอิสระ หมายถึงการกลับมาเป็นที่ต้องการอีก และตีความได้ถึงการสร้างสรรค์ใหม่ต่อวัสดุเก่าอย่างไม่มีขีดจำกัด”
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The lights “breathe” according to the pureness of the air. Some will flicker, emulating people choking from pollution and some will pulse slowly, like steady inhalation and exhalation from a healthy atmosphere. The art installation is made out of recycled used and unwanted materials. Haiijaii aims to give a second life to the materials they use.
“In this modern single-usage era, we would like to restart the practice of giving a ‘second life’ to our once-loved items like bamboo woods, commercial neon signs and beach mats. These materials serve as visual stimulation for inspiring cohabitation in the world; the city, the forest and the beach, nourishing them, nourishing us,” Ceekayello said.
Traditional commercial use of neon light peaked in the 1950s, where it became the inspiration for a lot of futuristic sci-fi movies. With its downturn due to the rise of commercial LED neons and lightboxes as well as government regulations, neon became a declining and shrinking scene globally. However, in recent years, there has been an artistic revival to bring back the neon, as seen around the world in artworks, commercial spaces and signage. “We are reconstructing used and unwanted commercial neons, and giving them a new life in terms of visual shape and purpose. In Haiijaii, our art installation, each set with a neon piece would represent a country or region,” Ceekayello said.
The Wonderfruit Festival has become one of Asia’s biggest events. Known as the Asian “Burning Man”, it aims to be a celebration of art, music, food and ideas to catalyse positive impact on sustainability and lifestyle. In its sixth edition, Wonderfruit is being held from December 12 to 16 in Pattaya.”
香港中华厂商联合会(厂商会)日前在君悦酒店举行庆祝中华人民共和国成立70周年及厂商会85周年午餐酒会，行政长官林郑月娥在酒会上致辞时强调，特区政府将坚定信念，迎难而上，应对内外挑战。她寄语本港社会把握好“一带一路”和粤港澳大湾区建设的历史机遇，积极融入国家发展大局。厂商会会长吴宏斌表示，厂商会将与时俱进，坚守使命，服务业界，继续坚定支持特区政府和行政长官依法施政，为香港社会的繁荣稳定贡献力量。
林郑月娥、中联办副主任谭铁牛、政务司司长张建宗、立法会主席梁君彦、驻港公署副特派员杨义瑞、吴宏斌等担任主礼嘉宾，与近500名政商学界人士共贺祖国70华诞。
湾区各市互惠共赢
林郑月娥说，近年来，国家大力推动“一带一路”和粤港澳大湾区建设，香港应好好把握历史机遇，积极融入国家发展大局，继续发挥“背靠祖国、面向世界”的独特优势，和湾区各城市通力合作，彼此互惠共赢。
林郑月娥对厂商会的出色工作予以高度评价。
林郑月娥赞扬厂商会的付出，自创会以来，厂商会一直努力促进本港的工业和贸易发展，更积极牵线搭桥，加强业界与内地各省市以及海外城市之间的联系，贡献良多。
祖国是最有力后盾
吴宏斌表示，厂商会自1934年创会以来，一路见证了国家经济腾飞的奇迹，积极引领业界参与国家建设，在国家发展的历程中从未缺位。
吴宏斌说，繁荣昌盛的祖国始终是香港最有力的后盾，相信新时代下粤港澳大湾区建设将会为香港未来发展带来新的机遇。
吴宏斌强调，厂商会将与时俱进，坚守使命，服务业界，继续坚定支持特区政府和行政长官依法施政，为香港社会的繁荣稳定贡献力量。
创新及科技局局长杨伟雄、劳工及福利局局长罗致光、公务员事务局局长罗智光、保安局局长李家超、运输及房屋局局长陈帆、教育局局长杨润雄、政制及内地事务局局长聂德权，中联办经济部部长孙湘一，与厂商会第一副会长史立德，第二副会长徐晋晖，永远名誉会长梁钦荣、陈永棋、杨孙西、尹德胜、黄友嘉、施荣怀，副会长吴清焕、黄家和、陈国民、黄震、卢金荣、吴国安、马介钦等，一同出席了酒会。
Link : http://www.takungpao.com/news/232109/2019/0924/352311.html
香港中華廠商聯合會成立八十五年兼慶祝國慶，昨日舉行午餐酒會，特首林鄭月娥、政務司司長張建宗等官員到場支持。林鄭月娥致辭時表示，香港正面對裏裏外外的挑戰，外圍經濟不明朗，以及近期社會動盪，令香港已下行的經濟狀況進一步惡化，甚至雪上加霜，強調政府會抱持堅定信念，迎難而上。她說，政府早前已推出一系列「撐企業、保就業、紓民困」措施，包括豁免政府收費等，希望減輕企業的經營壓力。
她又呼籲，香港應好好把握「一帶一路」及大灣區建設的機遇，積極融入國家發展，發揮「背靠祖國、面向世界」的獨特優勢，與毗鄰城市通力合作，達至互惠共贏。
廠商會會長吳宏斌就話，面對愈趨複雜的環球挑戰，祖國始終是香港最有力的後盾，在國家發展中擔綱「領跑」角色的粵港澳大灣區，將會推動香港經濟再次起飛。他稱，雖然香港正值風雨飄搖，醞釀着一場巨大的經濟風暴，相信雨後陽光一定更加燦爛，在國家支持及特首的領導下，只要堅守法治及「一國兩制」，香港必定能鳳凰涅槃、浴火重生。
香港中華廠商聯合會日前假君悅酒店舉行慶祝中華人民共和國成立70周年及廠商會85周年午餐酒會，邀得行政長官林鄭月娥、中聯辦副主任譚鐵牛、政務司司長張建宗、外交部駐香港特別行政區特派員公署副特派員楊義瑞、立法會主席梁君彥以及廠商會會長吳宏斌擔任主禮嘉賓，並雲集近500名政府各級官員、行政會議成員和立法會議員、港區人大代表、政協委員、各國駐港領事、主要商會領導及各大專院校校長等，場面熱鬧。
廠商會會長吳宏斌指出，廠商會自1934年創會以來，見證了國家經濟騰飛的奇蹟，引領業界參與國家建設，從不缺位。他表示，面對愈趨複雜的環球挑戰，繁榮昌盛的祖國始終是香港最有力的後盾，而在國家新一輪的發展中擔綱「領跑」角色的「粵港澳大灣區」，將會推動香港經濟再次起飛。
行政長官林鄭月娥表示，今年是國家成立70周年，意義非凡。近年，國家大力推展「一帶一路」倡議和粵港澳大灣區建設規劃，香港應該好好把握機遇，積極融入國家發展，繼續發揮「背靠祖國、面向世界」的獨特優勢，和毗鄰城市通力合作，達致互惠共贏。
【香港商報網訊】記者呂明霞報道：香港中華廠商聯合會昨日假君悅酒店舉行慶祝中華人民共和國成立70周年及廠商會85周年午餐酒會，行政長官林鄭月娥、中聯辦副主任譚鐵牛、政務司司長張建宗、外交部駐港副特派員楊義瑞、立法會主席梁君彥以及廠商會會長吳宏斌擔任主禮嘉賓，近500名政府各級官員、行政會議成員和立法會議員、港區人大代表、政協委員、各國駐港領事、主要商會領導及各大專院校校長等聚首一堂，共賀盛事。
林鄭月娥致辭表示，今年是國家成立70周年，意義非凡。近年，國家大力推展「一帶一路」倡議和粵港澳大灣區建設規劃，香港應該好好把握機遇，積極融入國家發展，繼續發揮「背靠祖國、面向世界」的獨特優勢，和毗鄰城市通力合作，達致互惠共贏。她讚揚廠商會自創會以來一直致力推動香港工業和貿易的發展，積極為業界加強和內地各省市甚至海外的聯繫，貢獻良多。她續稱，雖然目前特區正面對裏裏外外的挑戰，但仍然會抱持堅定的信念，迎難而上。
吳宏斌：推更多與時並進服務
吳宏斌致歡迎辭時指，廠商會自1934年創會以來，見證了國家經濟騰飛的奇跡，引領業界參與國家建設，從不缺位。他表示，面對愈趨複雜的環球挑戰，繁榮昌盛的祖國始終是香港最有力的後盾，而在國家新一輪的發展中擔綱「領跑」角色的「粵港澳大灣區」，將會推動香港經濟再次起飛。未來廠商會必定會堅守使命，推出更多與時並進的服務，協助業界把握國家發展機遇，並繼續支持特區政府施政，為本港繁榮安定而努力。
出席的嘉賓尚包括創新及科技局局長楊偉雄、勞工及福利局局長羅致光、公務員事務局局長羅智光、保安局局長李家超、運輸及房屋局局長陳帆、教育局局長楊潤雄、政制及內地事務局局長聶德權，以及中聯辦經濟部部長孫湘一等主要官員。廠商會首長包括立法會代表吳永嘉議員、第一副會長史立德、第二副會長徐晉暉、永遠名譽會長梁欽榮、陳永棋、楊孫西、尹德勝、黃友嘉、施榮懷，副會長吳清煥、黃家和、陳國民、黃震、盧金榮、吳國安、馬介欽，以及行政總裁楊立門等。
Link : http://www.hkcd.com/content/2019-09/24/content_1157782.html
2019年9月23日，杨义瑞副特派员应邀出席香港中华厂商联合会庆祝中华人民共和国成立70周年暨该会85周年志庆酒会，与特区行政长官林郑月娥、中联办副主任谭铁牛等共同担任主礼嘉宾。
無懼裡裡外外挑戰 指港應與鄰城合作共贏
香港文匯報訊（記者 子京）香港中華廠商聯合會（廠商會）昨日舉行慶祝中華人民共和國成立70周年及廠商會85周年午餐酒會。行政長官林鄭月娥，特區政府政務司司長張建宗，中聯辦副主任譚鐵牛，外交部駐港副特派員楊義瑞，香港立法會主席梁君彥，廠商會會長吳宏斌擔任主禮嘉賓。林鄭月娥致辭時表示，雖然目前香港正面對着裡裡外外的挑戰，但仍然會抱持堅定的信念，迎難而上。
特區政府官員、行政會議成員、立法會議員，港區全國人大代表、全國政協委員，各國駐港領事、主要商會負責人及各大專院校校長等，近500人同慶。
林鄭月娥在酒會上致辭時表示，今年是國家成立70周年，意義非凡。近年，國家大力推展「一帶一路」倡議和粵港澳大灣區建設規劃，香港應該好好把握機遇，積極融入國家發展，繼續發揮「背靠祖國、面向世界」的獨特優勢，和毗鄰城市通力合作，達至互惠共贏。
她又讚揚廠商會自創會以來一直致力推動香港工業和貿易的發展，積極為業界加強和內地各省市甚至海外的聯繫，貢獻良多。她表示，雖然目前香港正面對着裡裡外外的挑戰，但仍然會抱持堅定的信念，迎難而上。
吳宏斌：灣區推動經濟再起飛
吳宏斌致辭時表示，廠商會自1934年創會以來，見證了國家經濟騰飛的奇跡，引領業界參與國家建設，從不缺位。面對愈趨複雜的環球挑戰，繁榮昌盛的祖國始終是香港最有力的後盾，而在國家新一輪的發展中擔綱「領跑」角色的粵港澳大灣區，將會推動香港經濟再次起飛。
他表示，廠商會必定會堅守使命，將推出更多與時並進的服務，協助業界把握國家發展機遇，並繼續支持特區政府施政，為香港繁榮安定而努力。
酒會上嘉賓雲集，特區政府創新及科技局局長楊偉雄、勞工及福利局局長羅致光、公務員事務局局長羅智光、保安局局長李家超、運輸及房屋局局長陳帆、教育局局長楊潤雄、政制及內地事務局局長聶德權，中聯辦經濟部部長孫湘一，廠商會立法會代表吳永嘉議員，以及廠商會領導層史立德、徐晉暉、梁欽榮、陳永棋、楊孫西、尹德勝、黃友嘉、施榮懷、吳清煥、黃家和、陳國民、黃震、盧金榮、吳國安、馬介欽、楊立門等出席。
Link : http://paper.wenweipo.com/2019/09/24/HK1909240040.htm
行政長官林鄭月娥及中聯辦副主任譚鐵牛，今日（23日）出席由香港中華廠商聯合會（廠商會）舉行的慶祝中華人民共和國成立70周年及廠商會85周年午餐酒會。
廠商會會長吳宏斌致歡迎辭時指強調，廠商會全力支持香港紀律部隊，又指雖然香港正值風雨飄搖，面臨巨大的經濟風暴，但只要堅守法治及一國兩制，香港必定能浴火重生。
林鄭：社會動盪令已下行的經濟雪上加霜
林鄭月娥致辭時表示，目前特區正面對着裡裡外外的挑戰，外圍經濟的不明朗因素，以及過去數月的社會動盪令香港已經下行的經濟進一步惡化，甚至可以講是雪上加霜，但特區政府依然抱持堅定的信念，迎難而上。繼續提供所需的支援。
她提到，財政司司上月剛宣布一系列支援中小企的措施，例如透過豁免27類政府收費、向多個政府部門轄下的租戶、商店等提供供百分之五十的租金減免等，以減輕企業經營成本。林鄭期望一系列措施能協助企業渡過難關。
吳宏斌：只要堅守法治香港必能鳳凰涅槃
廠商會會長吳宏斌致歡迎辭時指，廠商會自1934年創會以來，見證了國家經濟騰飛，引領業界參與國家建設，從不缺位。他表示，廠商會在剛剛過去的一年支持了海關110周年慈善網球賽，「還有一樣最重要，在過去我們也大力支持了香港的紀律部隊，廠商會是全力支持。」
吳宏斌指，雖然香港正值風雨飄搖，一場巨大的經濟風暴正醞釀之中，但相信雨後陽光一定更加燦爛，「在國家支持及行政長官的領導下，只要我們堅守法治及一國兩制，香港必定能鳳凰涅槃、浴火重生。」
酒會嘉賓包括政務司司長張建宗、外交部駐香港特別行政區特派員公署副特派員楊義瑞、立法會主席梁君彥。出席的人士還包括創新及科技局局長楊偉雄、勞工及福利局局長羅致光、公務員事務局局長羅智光、保安局局長李家超、運輸及房屋局局長陳帆、教育局局長楊潤雄、政制及內地事務局局長聶德權，以及中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室經濟部部長孫湘一等主要官員。
而廠商會領導，包括立法會代表吳永嘉議員、第一副會長史立德、第二副會長徐晉暉、永遠名譽會長梁欽榮、陳永棋、楊孫西、尹德勝、黃友嘉、施榮懷，副會長吳清煥、黃家和、陳國民、黃震、盧金榮、吳國安、馬介欽，以及行政總裁楊立門亦有出席。
9月23日，香港中華廠商聯合會假君悅酒店舉行慶祝中華人民共和國成立70周年及廠商會85周年午餐酒會，邀得香港特別行政區行政長官林鄭月娥、中聯辦副主任譚鐵牛、政務司司長張建宗、外交部駐香港特別行政區特派員公署副特派員楊義瑞、立法會主席梁君彥以及廠商會會長吳宏斌擔任主禮嘉賓，並雲集近500名政府各級官員、行政會議成員和立法會議員、港區人大代表、政協委員、各國駐港領事、主要商會領導及各大專院校校長等，一同慶祝這個別具意義的時刻。
慶祝建國70周年及廠商會成立85周年
香港中華廠商聯合會（廠商會）今日（23日）假君悅酒店舉行慶祝中華人民共和國成立70周年及廠商會85周年午餐酒會，邀得香港特別行政區行政長官林鄭月娥、中聯辦副主任譚鐵牛、政務司司長張建宗、外交部駐香港特別行政區特派員公署副特派員楊義瑞、立法會主席梁君彥以及廠商會會長吳宏斌擔任主禮嘉賓，並雲集近500名政府各級官員、行政會議成員和立法會議員、港區人大代表、政協委員、各國駐港領事、主要商會領導及各大專院校校長等，一同慶祝這個別具意義的時刻。
廠商會會長吳宏斌致歡迎辭時指，廠商會自1934年創會以來，見證了國家經濟騰飛的奇蹟，引領業界參與國家建設，從不缺位。他表示，面對愈趨複雜的環球挑戰，繁榮昌盛的祖國始終是香港最有力的後盾，而在國家新一輪的發展中擔綱「領跑」角色的「粵港澳大灣區」，將會推動香港經濟再次起飛。未來廠商會必定會堅守使命，推出更多與時並進的服務，協助業界把握國家發展機遇，並繼續支持特區政府施政，為本港繁榮安定而努力。
行政長官林鄭月娥致辭時表示，今年是國家成立70周年，意義非凡。近年，國家大力推展「一帶一路」倡議和粵港澳大灣區建設規劃，香港應該好好把握機遇，積極融入國家發展，繼續發揮「背靠祖國、面向世界」的獨特優勢，和毗鄰城市通力合作，達致互惠共贏。
她又讚揚廠商會自創會以來一直致力推動香港工業和貿易的發展，積極為業界加強和內地各省市甚至海外的聯繫，貢獻良多。
林鄭月娥續指，雖然目前特區正面對著裡裡外外的挑戰，但仍然會抱持堅定的信念，迎難而上。
出席慶祝午餐酒會的嘉賓冠蓋雲集，包括創新及科技局局長楊偉雄、勞工及福利局局長羅致光、公務員事務局局長羅智光、保安局局長李家超、運輸及房屋局局長陳帆、教育局局長楊潤雄、政制及內地事務局局長聶德權，以及中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室經濟部部長孫湘一等主要官員。而廠商會領導，包括立法會代表吳永嘉議員、第一副會長史立德、第二副會長徐晉暉、永遠名譽會長梁欽榮、陳永棋、楊孫西、尹德勝、黃友嘉、施榮懷，副會長吳清煥、黃家和、陳國民、黃震、盧金榮、吳國安、馬介欽，以及行政總裁楊立門亦有出席。
Link : https://www.cma.org.hk/tc/menu/111/content/2241?page=1
@hypebeastart: 本土 CGI 藝術！
“香港東隅 ，Ceekayello 與 Desmond Lo 三方攜手展開「Vertical Dreams」藝術展覽；從小受西方科幻元素薰陶的 @Des.Lo 在作品裏頭巧妙地運用電腦城像渲染特效，把香港街景變成如《銀翼殺手》般疑幻疑真的科技世界，將大家熟悉的街道和霓虹燈以奇幻視覺呈現。展覽主題分為「Hidden Corners」與「Childhood Memories」，現於 @EastHK 展出全數 27 件作品，大家不妨把握機會於 4 月 30 日前來近賞。
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Desmond Lo「Vertical Dreams」藝術展覽
香港太古城太古城道29號
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Photo: @ceekayello“
Link: https://m.mingpao.com/ldy/cultureleisure/culture/20190405/1554403792780/
*Misinformation of the artwork names “COMPRESSION” and “SMD_COMPLEX” has been reported.
Someone Lived Here: An Exhibition of @Des.lo’s Cyberpunk Hong Kong Renderings
“Inspired by the cyberpunk aesthetic of movies such as Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell and Akira, Desmond Lo‘s creations show a Hong Kong that is at once familiar yet distant.
Desmond Lo―better known under the moniker @des.lo on Instagram―works as an animator by day and creates neo-noir-esque, cyberpunk-inspired multimedia pieces by night.
Bringing together a number of CGI renders, Lo’s first solo exhibition, entitled Someone Lived Here, explores how the identity of Hong Kong is slowly disappearing. By re-envisioning vanishing parts of his hometown’s culture―such as neon signs―he hopes to preserve them.
The images on show take the viewer on a visual journey and explore what Hong Kong’s cityscape could have or should have looked like, and perhaps―but most likely not―will look like.
The exhibition is organised and curated by ceekayello. Please RSVP to info@ceekayello.com you wish to attend the opening reception on February 15 in presence of the artist.”
Link: https://zolimacitymag.com/events/someone-lived-here-des-lo/
Someone Lived Here: Desmond Lo’s Solo Exhibition
“Organised and curated by ceekayello, this beautiful solo exhibition by Desmond Lo (@des.lo on Instagram) is a fresh take on Hong Kong street photography: a visual journey of our city’s hidden corners, unknown gems, and childhood playgrounds.
When: 10am to 7pm
Where: naked HUB Gallery, G/F, 13A New Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong”
Link: https://www.sassyhongkong.com/events/someone-lived-desmond-los-solo-exhibition/
Someone Lived Here: Desmond Lo’s Solo Exhibition
“Organised and curated by ceekayello, this beautiful solo exhibition by Desmond Lo (@des.lo on Instagram) is a fresh take on Hong Kong street photography and a visual journey of our city’s hidden corners, unknown gems, and childhood playgrounds.
Time: 10am to 7pm”
Link: https://www.sassymamahk.com/event/someone-lived-desmond-los-solo-exhibition/
Unmissable events
‘If you love the style of 80s cyberpunk classic Blade Runner, then you mustn’t miss this solo exhibition from local artist Desmond Lo. His neo-noir-esque multimedia places use impressive cityscape photography and motifs like neon signs and silhouettes to explore the changing face of Hong Kong’s identity. This dreamlike collection of pieces takes you on a journey to a parallel version of the city that could have been. Showing at the Naked Hub Gallery, this exhibition is a great starting point if you’re visiting the stylish district of Sai Ying Pun.
Dates: 16-28 February 2019
Price: free’
10 must-see art exhibitions in Hong Kong in February 2019
‘With landscapes bombarded with the glow of Hong Kong neon lights and claustrophobic architecture alike, Desmond Lo’s cityscape renderings take the viewer on a journey through a Blade Runner-esque cyberpunk universe. Like a glimpse into a parallel world, it’s a dive into Lo’s dreamlike subconscious, filled with recognisable but strange new landmarks. The exhibition is hosted by curator and creative director Karen Chan (aka Ceekayello).’
“Introduced in the 1920s, neon signs quickly became emblematic of Hong Kong, gracing every street corner of this dense city. But nowadays, most of them have been replaced by cheaper and more energy-efficient LEDs. In the past two decades, up to 90% of neon signs have disappeared from Hong Kong. We met a group of people who remain determined to preserve neon signs and revive the dying industry.”
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzbCgeMRy68&
“For almost a century, Hong Kong’s streets have embraced the inky evening sky glowing with a symphony of neon lights as dazzling as those that dance across Victoria Harbour. The signs that once cascaded from the upper levels of tong laus (tenement buildings) in kaleidoscopic fuchsias, yellows and greens first arrived in the 1920s as an innovative way for businesses to advertise their services.
However, it wasn’t until the post-war period that the city began to shine with its iconic brilliance, as factories competed with workshops to carefully sculpt, bend and blow the delicate, gas-filled glass tubes into emblems of a prosperous metropolis.
With the onset of more cost-efficient alternatives to neon, like LED, major manufacturers have made way for only a handful of remaining artisans. But, thanks to auteurs from Wong Kar-wai to Ridley Scott, who immortalised Hong Kong’s inimitable cityscape in their films, a new generation of artists, designers and historians are doing what they can to keep the neon lights shining.
One such creative is Karen Chan, an artist and designer who exhibits under quiettomymess, and also organises exhibitions dedicated to the traditions of Hong Kong. In early 2019 she curated a neon-led installation My Light, My Hood at Kong Art Space in Central in collaboration with one of the city’s last neon makers, Master Wong. “I felt it was very important to work with one of the oldest and most prominent masters in Hong Kong for the exhibition. He’s 70-something and he’s been in the industry for 60 years,” says Chan, whose connection to her hometown’s neon heritage was amplified during the decade she spent studying abroad.
“When you’re away from where your were born, you seek your identity even more,” she explains. “When I returned, I wanted people to realise there is a lot of our city’s identity that we take for granted everyday, and it’s something we should cherish. My parents, who were born here and grew up here, they have seen neon lights every day of their life but they don’t understand how important they are.”
For Chan, neon is a “visual language” unique to Hong Kong, and by assuming an artistic approach to what was originally a commercial product, that language can take on new meaning. “We’re always talking about art and culture and how they are interlinked,” she explains. “Neon is integral to Hong Kong culture, and people are starting to see it as an art form. As we accept that it is part of our visual culture and language, so too do we appreciate the artisanal skills behind it and elevate it even further.”
“Hong Kong is a very exciting and dynamic city, and we are always looking to be better, to be more modern. But in doing so, a lot of our traditions might be lost or may fade,” Chan says. “That’s also why the neon light exhibition was important, for me and for the other artists, to allow us to explore how can we allow Hong Kong’s traditional crafts to evolve with time, and how our artistic approach can give them new meaning.”
And there is increasing evidence that her conviction is shared, as young, independent, homegrown companies – from restaurants to bars to fashion brands – seek to offer neon a new home, one that is away from the elements and given pride of place in the way that paintings often are.
“Neon is a very strong part of our local culture, of our visual language, and although we have been moving away from it, I feel positive,” says Chan. “I think we can find a way to preserve neon and to elevate it. That’s why, by helping the masters to collaborate with artists and designers, we can make it into an art form.”
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Neon signs can still be found in some parts of Hong Kong: Temple Street Market, Tung Choi Street in Mong Kok and Lockhart Road in Wan Chai are host to a few examples. Meanwhile, a slew of local bars and restaurants are paying homage to the art form; go find the lights at these hot spots, as recommended by Karen.”
Link: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/plan-your-trip/get-inspired/hong-kong-iconic-neon-signs.jsp
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香港霓虹招牌林立，多年成為這城市獨特的風景。惟自屋宇署2010年全面實施「小型工程監管制度」，2013至2017年共有逾11,000個招牌經已拆卸，當中包括霓虹招牌。 霓虹招牌近年式微，除了因為屋宇署的清拆令，當年的霓虹師傅亦漸年長退休，加上老店陸續結業，新店考慮成本，未必會製作霓虹招牌，多改用成本較低的LED招牌。 霓虹招牌如何見證香港民生轉變？新一代又如何保留這門傳統工藝，延續霓虹燦爛？
記者：林可欣
Link: https://youtu.be/mXsdAkNAMOY?t=1118
Neon dreamers turn an icon of Hong Kong streets into art
“Hong Kong is a city of neon lights, and a group exhibition at Kong Art Space in Staunton Street, Central, that’s full of vibrant and colourful works is the newest contribution to our collective memory of local neighbourhoods and the cityscape.
Featuring artists including Daniel Kamp, Frédéric Bussière, Felix Chan and Rosetta Heung, “My Light, My Hood”, organised by creative studio Ceekayello, runs until January 14.”
*Misinformation of the missing artists REhyphenate and @quiettomymess has been reported to SCMP.
“My Light, My Hood” Neon Art Exhibition
“In collaboration with neon light sign maker Master Wong, “My Light, My Hood” showcases Hong Kong streetscape artwork with a focus on neon light. Featuring a wide variety of artists and their unique mediums, head to Central to see these beautiful works that highlight our illuminated daily street walk in the city. Participating artists include Daniel Kamp, Frédéric Bussière, Felix’s Drawing, Rosetta Heung, and quiettomymess.”
*Misinformation about the misreport of REhyphenate as one of our artists have been reported to Sassy Mama.
Link: https://www.sassymamahk.com/event/light-hood-neon-art-exhibition/
“My Light, My Hood” Neon Art Exhibition
“In collaboration with neon light sign maker Master Wong, “My Light, My Hood” showcases Hong Kong streetscape artwork with a focus on neon light. Featuring a wide variety of artists and their unique mediums, head to Central to see these beautiful works that highlight our illuminated daily street walk in the city. Participating artists include Daniel Kamp, Frédéric Bussière, Felix’s Drawing, Rosetta Heung, and quiettomymess.
When: Now until Monday 14 January 2019, 10am t0 7pm
Where: KONG Art Space, G/F, 3 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $20 entrance fee”
*Misinformation about the misreport of REhyphenate as one of our artists have been reported to Sassy Hong Kong.
Link: https://www.sassyhongkong.com/events/light-hood-neon-art-exhibition/
What To Do in Hong Kong: 15 – 31 December 2018
“Hong Kong’s most prized neon signage gets its homage in this group exhibition organised by artist-curator ceekayello, inspired by the city’s glowing streetscapes. Parking a vintage taxi from 1957 in former-parking-lot-turned-gallery Kong Art Space, the exhibition explores the dynamic energy present in the city via its unique lights in new and unexpected ways. There will also be LED Neon Light-making workshops every Friday (7–9pm) and weekends (10am–12pm, 3–5pm); register in the link below.”
Link: https://www.lifestyleasia.com/culture/events/what-to-do-in-hong-kong-15-31-december-2018/
“My Light, My Hood” – Hong Kong Artists Reassembling parts of Hong Kong in a Garage
Link: https://christytycheung.com/exhibitions/my-light-my-hood/
音樂 x 光影: 藝術之夜 – 名人力撐王幼倫
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貴賓亦能於檢閣廣場提前欣賞到香港䇿展人Karen Chan專為基金會設置的光影藝術作品，感受令人贊嘆的創意藝術。為一同享受這段豐富的藝術旅程，此光影藝術作品將在活動後開放大眾參觀。
當晚名人紅星雲集，除了領賢慈善基金創立人及主席王幼倫、香港賽馬會董事葉澍堃、意大利總領事館領事Clemente Contestabile、大館總監簡寧天、意大利米蘭布雷拉畫廊總監James Bradburne、領賢慈善基金常務董事張詩賢、FIF特別光影藝術作品䇿展人陳家倫出席支持外，城中多位名人紅星包括劉嘉玲、麥浚龍、高世章、唐英年、林建岳等亦到場共襄善舉。
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No selfies here: theatre fan sketches actors to preserve memories of the shows he loves most
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Chan had the opportunity to display his artwork to the public for the first time in “Androgy: Nous”, a group art exhibition this summer at tailor shop Tai Pan Row in the IFC Mall in Central.
“The feedback was very positive. One of the drawings [was] sold to an unknown buyer,” the artist says.
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Another participating artist is Karen Chan, the creative director of art-design studios, CeeKayEllo and HKCrafts and the only female neon artist in Hong Kong’s male-dominant neon industry. Her artwork, Every Body is a Beach Body celebrates all kinds of bodies despite the shape and skin colour as well as illustrates self-love and confidence in your own body.
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‘Hong Kong’s skyline undoubtfully shines like a delicious gem box with thousands and thousands of diamonds at night. The juxtaposition of street signs emits different radiance of light, and my favourite is definitely the neon street signs that are pleasing to watch for the eyes. We encounter and enjoy this light feast every day, but do we understand the orchestra of skills and hard work behind the scenes?
