The term “Artwork” encompasses dual meanings, not only "Works of art" but also the concept of "Art and Work". Artists often struggle to strike a balance between “making a living” and “being an artist”. It is inevitable to deal with the pressure of identity change and address the difficulties when adapting to the standardised workplaces and repetitive routines.
The exhibition explores the tension between the structurized, bureaucratic, often rigid demands of traditional office work and the fluidic imaginative nature of artistic creation. Featuring four artists, KWAN Ming Wai Kelly, LAI Long Sang, WEN Ching Yiu and WONG Kwan Ho, who juggle full-time office jobs while creating artwork in their spare time, this showcase highlights the challenge of maintaining balance amid this duality. Their journeys reflect the ongoing struggle of authenticity, and the ways which individuals reconcile with the multiple identities in contemporary society.
ART.Work_WIP Exhibition Description InstagramKWAN Ming Wai Kelly, LAI Long Sang, WEN Ching Yiu, WONG Kwan Ho
The term “Artwork” encompasses dual meanings, not only "Works of art" but also the concept of "Art and Work". Artists often struggle to strike a balance between “making a living” and “being an artist”. It is inevitable to deal with the pressure of identity change and address the difficulties when adapting to the standardised workplaces and repetitive routines.
The exhibition explores the tension between the structurized, bureaucratic, often rigid demands of traditional office work and the fluidic imaginative nature of artistic creation. Featuring four artists, KWAN Ming Wai Kelly, LAI Long Sang, WEN Ching Yiu and WONG Kwan Ho, who juggle full-time office jobs while creating artwork in their spare time, this showcase highlights the challenge of maintaining balance amid this duality. Their journeys reflect the ongoing struggle of authenticity, and the ways which individuals reconcile with the multiple identities in contemporary society.