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.
Alchemist Creations
Chang Ya-ting Belinda/Evelyn Kwok
Chang Ting Tiffany (AVA graduate)
Chan Pak-kin Brandon (AVA graduate)
Chan Po-fung (AVA graduate)
Chan Wing-sze Cissy (AVA graduate)
Ching Sze-yin Cicy
Chong Yan-xuan Kimberly (AVA graduate)
Chu Cheuk-wai Margaret
Chung Ka-pang Adrian (AVA graduate)
Garbage Handmade
Lam Shirley (AVA graduate)
Lam Yau-sum
liina klauss
Tsang Tak-ping
W;nk Atelier
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.