EXHIBITION
01
The Lighthouse
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Artist
Statement
“Let the waves surge,
the human ship is still moving forward.
There is fog in front. Ah, beware of the reef!
Night is coming, in the darkness,
do you see the Lighthouse?”
─Shu Hong-sing
Long long time ago, it was the ocean that led to the discovery of Hong Kong;
beneath the undulating mountains, skyscrapers rise like new peaks.
The night sky of Victoria Harbour twinkles like a constellation of stars,
with neon lights standing as lighthouses,
illuminating the distant, tumultuous sea.
Regardless of how the thick fog swirls, or how the heavy rain falls,
as long as those ever-shining lights prevail,
we shall all recognise this cherished land,
may the melodies of the waves resonate with the ceaseless longing from the shore.
The Lighthouse stands sentinel by the Victoria Harbour, its radiant glow guiding people home from beyond the horizon.
On the shore, people at the telephone booth connect with the boundless ocean by listening to the impromptu music intricately woven by the waves.
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The movement of the waves could also be listened to through live streaming.
Curator
Joel Kwong
Joel Kwong is an experienced media art curator and producer, currently the programme director of the annual Microwave New Media Art Festival in Hong Kong and the founder of SIBYLS, an arts and technology consultation and production agency. With over 18 years of expertise in media art, spanning from research, curation to production, her most recent projects include the Microwave International New Media Arts Festival 2024 (Hong Kong), Through the Lens of (Chengdu), Daito Manabe & Maywa Denki Performance at TTXC 2024 (Kaohsiung).
In addition to curation and research, Kwong has been delivering talks and lectures in different festivals and institutions, including Shenzhen Media Art Festival, ACT Festival in Gwangju, the University of Electro-Communications in Tokyo, FILMART & Entertainment EXPO in Hong Kong. Currently, she is also teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to curation, media theories, museum studies in City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Lingnan University.
Artist
Keith Lam
Media Artist, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Dimension Plus, an arts and technology studio.
Lam’s body of work encompasses diverse media including sculpture, installation and performance, through which he delves into the intricate yet interconnected relationship between technology, humanity, and nature. He constantly challenges and transforms one’s conventional notions of perception through a masterful interplay of various artistic elements. His works have been awarded at international art festivals, including Prix Ars Electronica (Austria) – world’s leading Media Arts Award, and Japan Media Arts Festival. His works have been shown globally including Hong Kong Museum of Arts, National Art Centre at Tokyo, New Technological Art Award Biennial.
Works of Dimension Plus have been invited to exhibit in many cities, and curated various exhibition including Hello, Human at MoCA Taipei, Hylozoism: An Arts & Technology Exhibition at HKDI, Sensory Canvas at Shanghai Ming Contemporary Art Museum. Dimension Plus is currently the venue partner for East Kowloon Cultural Centre.
Crew &
Sponsors
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Harbour City
DL
Ming Pao Weekly
The Culturist
POPTICKET
eslite bookstore
Joel Kwong
Keith Lam
Daniel Chu
Florence Wai
Keith Lam
Seth Hon
Koei Leung Ho-yee
Coco Yeung Ho-yi
Carmen Cheng
Vienna Choi
Wayne Wong
Michelle Tang
Candice Chow
Calvin Tse Chi-sheung
Tam Choi-kuen
Tam Chui-ying
Mak Kwok-fai
Miso Tech Co. Ltd.
SIBYLS Limited
The China Neon Light Limited
C’est Bon Projects Corporation Limited
Miso Tech Co. Ltd.
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Moving Image Studio
- The opening hours of the exhibition are from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm throughout the exhibition period.
- Free admission.
- Children below the age of 12 must be always accompanied by an adult for safety reasons.
- Please do not push, shake, lean or climb on the installations to avoid accidents.
- Please do not run or play inside the exhibition venue.
- The exhibition includes interactive installation for participation. If necessary, please seek assistance from the on-site staff.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed in the venue.
- Photography and filming for non-commercial purposes are welcomed, but please do not use flashlights, selfie sticks or tripods to avoid disturbing other participants.
- Selling items, distributing flyers, and promotional materials, and engaging in any commercial activities are prohibited in the exhibition venue.
- Please do not bring large objects and bags, and any items which may cause annoyance or inconvenience to others. The shopping mall offers storage services, please arrive earlier if needed and arrange on your own accord if needed.
- In accordance with Section 18, 22 and Principle 6 of Schedule 1 to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right to request access to and correction of personal data. The personal data you provide by means of this registration will be kept as records of this project only.
- Participants may be captured in photos or video-recordings during the programme. The materials may be saved and uploaded to the organiser(s)’ , partners(s) and the artist(s)’ websites, social media platforms, publications and/or publicity materials. All photos and videos will be used for promotion purpose only.
- In case of any emergencies (e.g. adverse weathers, accidents or disturbances), the programme may be suspended or cancelled immediately depending on the actual conditions. If there are any emergencies or if you feel unwell, please seek assistance from our on-site staff immediately.
- Please understand that your participation is done at your own risk. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you shall assume all risk or injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge the organiser(s) from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with your participation, whether arising out of the organiser(s)’ negligence or otherwise.
- HKADC reserves the right to deny admission or ask participants to leave for failing to comply with any of our instructions or engaging in unsafe, illegal, or unruly behaviour.
- HKADC reserves the right to decide and alter the operation of the activities at its own discretion. Should there be any changes or cancellations, please follow our latest updates on website and social media platforms.
Typhoon Signal No.8 or above and Red & Black Rainstorm Warning Signal
- If the signal is hoisted or such an alert is issued after 7:00 a.m., the exhibition will remain closed until two hours after the signal is cancelled.
- If the signal is in force after 8:00 p.m., the exhibition will remain closed.
- If the signal is hoisted during the exhibition, the exhibition will be closed. Visitors will be advised to leave the site under safe circumstances.
- The event is held outdoors, the exhibition may be suspended or closed immediately depending on the actual weather conditions. Participants will receive a notification email from the organiser. Please stay tuned for any updates on the Facebook page and Instagram (@arts.tech.exhibition).
- The organiser(s) or producer(s) will proceed with the event based on weather conditions and ensure safety and reserve the right to close the exhibition in severe weather.
