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Arty Privy Hong Kong Arts Centre 30th Anniversary

Introduction & Background

“Art Privy” is a public art project done by students and graduates of Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC), together with architect designers who support the HKAC. The group collaborated on this experimental project which was initiated by the “Building Committee*” of HKAC to commemorate the 30th anniversary of HKAC.

5 floors of toilets accessible to the public were selected and assigned to different designers and artists to design a site specific toilet interior design to suit the unique explorative & experimental spirit of HKAC.

We encourage you to explore and experience these yourself whenever you are in the vicinity, they are located at 5/F (Pao Gallery), 4/F (Jockey Club Gallery/ Pumpernickel Café), 3/F (Experimental Gallery), UB/F (Agnes b Cinema). & LB/F (McAulay Studio). There are also “Guided Map” & “Guided Tours” available on site. Email: guidedtour@hkac.org.hk

Ms Fiona Wong, who is HKAC tutor as well as our local reknowned practicing ceramic artist, had kindly assisted to introduce and coordinate various selected artists to materialize this experimental project. Thanks to her dedicated effort.

We introduced here below the concept design statement of each of the designer’s/artists’ team revealing their thoughts when designing these functional spaces and gem pieces.

Funds came from “Jockey Club”. Main material sponsor is “Roca”, who kindly sponsored all the fittings for this special series of experimental art project; other sponsors include St Glas & Formica. The project would not have been possible without their support.

*Building Committee Members – Mr Bryant Lu, Ms Julia Lau, Mr K K Kwan, Mr Peter Yuen, Mr Sammy Mak

Artist Statement

8. Siu Kam Han
A den for woman is a place full of beautiful
things.The one for man is a primitive place, quite,
comfort and full of love. It is a placenta.

Full article: Arty Privy Hong Kong Arts Centre 30th Anniversary [pdf]

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陶情密意 Presence in Clay (Press Release)

陶情密意 – 劉宏達、蕭錦嫺、余美明陶藝展
在步伐急促的都市中，我們仍認為陶藝之意義從其「慢」而生，我們以手思考，製作出「東西」以抒懷，在展示私密且公開的作品的同時，託以訴說各人的故事，但不限於作結。你可曾意會當中意境？

Presence in Clay
by ceramic artists: Lau Wang Tat, Siu Kam Han &Yu May Ming
Slowness in pottery making is an antidote to fast pace city life.
Through exploration with one’s hands, “objet d’art” that provides
relief is created in the process. The exhibited art piece is
simultaneously private yet public. It bespeaks the artist’s story, yet
how the story may end is irrelevant. Perhaps, the ability to perceive
an inner essence is of greater importance?

地點 Venue: 香港視覺藝術中心展覽廳 Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Hall
(中環堅尼地道7A / 7A Kennedy Road, Central, Hong Kong )
日期及時間 Date & Time: 05.01.2009 – 16.01.2009(10:00am-9:00pm)
17.01.2009(10:00am-7:00pm) 星期二休館 Closed on Tuesdays

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Language (Press Release)

Language is an indispensable tool of our lives. We rely on it to understand and connect to the world. In this exhibition, six artists employ the medium of ceramics to explore the latent power language has on people, culture, and society.

Blanche Ho examines the unique nature of Chinese people through the use of the pictograph “人” (person). Yip Lai Yin reflects on how “body language” may compensate for the imperfections of the written language. Yu May Ming sees the human body in foul language as a reflection of a conservative Chinese society. Lau Wang Tat uses a game of word play to compare cultural differences among diverse Chinese regions. Lam Chi Kwong treats language as an evolving living creature that creates a sense of loss and helplessness among human beings. Siu Kam Han takes on the last ten years of local political rhetoric, to uncover how words of authority can have a deep impact on collective memory.

Language
Ceramic Exhibition by Blanche Ho, Lam Chi Kwong, Lau Wang Tat, Siu Kam Han, Yip Lai Yin & Yu May Ming.

Exhibition period: October 5 to October 30, 2007
Venue: The Pottery Workshop
2 Lower Albert Road, Central.
Time: 11:00am to 7:00pm (closed on Sunday & Public holidays)
Opening Reception: 5th October 2007(Friday) 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Artists Sharing: 12th October 2007(Friday) 7:00pm

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Language

Language
Ceramic Exhibition by Blanche Ho, Lam Chi Kwong, Lau Wang Tat, Siu Kam Han, Yip Lai Yin & Yu May Ming.

Exhibition period: October 5 to October 30, 2007
Venue: The Pottery Workshop
2 Lower Albert Road, Central.
Time: 11:00am to 7:00pm (closed on Sunday & Public holidays)
Opening Reception: 5th October 2007(Friday) 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Artists Sharing: 12th October 2007(Friday) 7:00pm

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