In the first two decades of the twenty-first century, garbage pollution became one of Asia’s biggest ecological problems. How do artists and designers in Hong Kong engage with materials that are commonly perceived as trash?

In the first two decades of the twenty-first century, garbage pollution became one of Asia’s biggest ecological problems. How do artists and designers in Hong Kong engage with materials that are commonly perceived as trash?

Documenting creative engagement with ‘garbage’ materials, this exhibition shows examples of artistic research into upcycling and recycling strategies in Hong Kong art and jewellery design. Subverting concepts of what is waste and what is valuable, the research presented offers insights into the development of aesthetically appealing solutions to Hong Kong’s garbage problem.

The display complements the exhibition RePlace / RePlay: UpCycling in Hong Kong Art and Jewellery, 14.5. to 30.5.2021, at Goethe-Institut Hong Kong, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

https://ava.hkbu.edu.hk/en/events/replacereplay

Anna Grasskamp is Assistant Professor at the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University. She has published widely on artistic and material exchange between Asia and Europe from the sixteenth century until today and developed research projects in the field of art and ecology with a special focus on maritime material culture.

Ching Sze-yin Cicy is a Lecturer at the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University. She is also a full-time practising artist, creating hand-made jewellery and small objects using mainly metal, porcelain and glass.  Her works were exhibited in numerous countries, and are in several collections.

With the assistance of Chong Yan-xuan Kimberly, Kong Hoi-kan Thomas, Kwok Pui-yi Esther.

Made possible by the Research Grants Council’s General Research Fund 12609820

14 May, 2021 19:00 at Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery, CVA, HKBU

 

RePlace / RePlay: UpCycling in Hong Kong Art and Jewellery opening at Goethe-Institut Hong Kong will be on the same day at 18:30. Two shuttle buses from Goethe-Institut Hong Kong to Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery at 19:00 and 19:30 will be arranged.

 

 

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