HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – November 13, 2023 – With the generous support of the “Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund”, INK ASIA 2023 presents a series of events and activities between now and December 12, 2023, aimed at bringing new perspective to the city with the possibilities of ink art, fostering a dialogue between traditional aesthetics and contemporary interpretations of ink art, and providing a platform for artistic appreciation that inspires mutual enrichment.
INK ASIA partners with renowned curators, artists and galleries to present a series of events spanning months with ink art showcases, outdoor installations, exhibition series, activities educational, etc., offering an extraordinary journey into the realm of ink art. Large-scale exhibitions and installations will take place in public spaces and art venues across the city, including Hysan Place in Causeway Bay, Star Ferry Pier Central public space, the courtyard and outdoor space of the Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 5/F. Hong Kong Arts Center Pao Galleries and various galleries. Highlights from November to December include “Garden Fantasy — Contemporary Landscape Installation,” “Enlargement!” and “Keep Up the Good Fun.” Additionally, guided tours will be offered for visitors to explore and interact with the exhibits.
INK Art in retrospect Series of exhibitions in homage to the New Ink Art movement I “Garden Fantasy — Contemporary Landscape Installation”
Presented by curator Leo Wong, the exhibition “Garden Fantasy — Contemporary Landscape Installation” will take place from November 11 to 24, 2023 in the courtyard and outdoor space of the Asia Society Hong Kong Center. The exhibition presents a fusion of ancient cultural aesthetics and contemporary art in a synchronous manner. It aims to challenge predetermined notions of a garden concept by injecting contemporary concepts into the traditional idea. The artworks in this exhibition are created using a variety of artistic techniques and media, including light, wood, wool, tinplate, stainless steel and fiberglass. The artists involved in the exhibition use modern technologies and materials while incorporating elements of traditional Chinese landscape art. The collision of traditional and modern elements in the artwork creates a striking visual effect, challenging viewers’ perceptions and inviting them to explore new interpretations of the landscape.
Monumental ink art installation II “Enlargement!” »
Curated by Zoie Yung, the monumental ink art installation II “Expanding!” » will present a series of artworks by Wai Pongyu, Cai Jian and Li Hanwei, from November 20 to December 10, 2023 in the public space of Star Ferry Pier Central. The exhibition pays homage to Hong Kong’s landscape of hills and water, which has always served as a backdrop to the cityscape. Three works on display are selected to address three compositional methods found in traditional Indian ink landscape paintings: stacking, proportions, and space-time collage. Resonating with the central pier, the site-specific installations are positioned in the transitional space between borders, expanding our imagination of a harbor passage. Wai Pongyu’s ink work uses convoluted lines to stack and depicts the depth of the port, such as in the early days of the freeport’s establishment, when Hong Kong was closely associated with the “natural port” in foreign media coverage . Cai Jian’s
Hold Hold Hold is a group of enlarged artificial climbing rocks that resonate with the original appearance of the peak while the track exists in a minimalist contour form also resembling the Chinese pointillism technique in painting the texture of rocks. Li Hanwei’s work transforms big data into a dynamic augmented reality (AR) sculpture. Using the lens of the mobile phone camera, it continuously generates and displays tidal scenes of Victoria Harbour, suggesting the concept of infinite time and space that both traditional scroll paintings imply Chinese and the virtual world of augmented reality.
INK Art retrospectively Series of exhibitions in homage to the New Ink Art Movement It “Keep Up the Good Fun”
From November 29 to December 12, 2023, curator Chai Sai-lok will present the exhibition “Keep Up the Good Fun” at 5/F Pao Galleries at the Hong Kong Arts Centre. In the timeless verses of the “Three Character Classic,” where ancient wisdom resides, echoes the profound truth: “Diligence has its reward; the game has no advantage. In the context of contemporary ink painting, diligence and playfulness seem to be considered virtuous attitudes. Through the repetitive strokes that draw and the vibrant hues that infuse, the practice transcends simple brushwork, refining not only physical prowess but also the mind. The concept of learning traditional calligraphy and painting, rooted in the practice of character writing, guides the development of a strong foundation in brush and ink.
Meanwhile, the characteristics of the materials, through repeated contemplation and exploration, give rise to a distinctive aesthetic of ink painting. Playfulness, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment aroused by artistic creation, in fact serves as the engine that propels the practice. On the one hand, playfulness can loosen the grip of established artistic concepts with a light touch. By setting aside conventional practices and exploring freely, highly experimental efforts can emerge. This exhibition invites a group of young, emerging artists from Hong Kong to present their unique perspectives on ink art, encompassing various mediums and forms. Amidst their diligent efforts and playful brushwork, they explore the distinctive field of ink painting shaped by the convergence of local cultures.
INK ASIA Guided Tours 2023
To further enhance public appreciation of ink art, INK ASIA has organized guided tours with free entry to the three exhibitions mentioned above. These interactive tours and activities provide the public with the opportunity to explore the artists’ concepts, creative process, techniques and unique perspectives, allowing them to truly appreciate and marvel at the beauty of the art of ink. For more details, please refer to the registration link provided:
https://www.art-mate.net/doc/70610?name=%E6%B0%B4%E5%A2%A8%E8%97%9D%E5%8D%9A+2023
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