With the advancement of technology, more and more people are choosing to create art in the form of electronic drawing. However, compared to hand-painted works by artists, the unique brushstrokes of hand-drawn art always have their irreplaceable qualities. Recently, the Hong Kong International Young Artists Association (HIYA) will hold an exhibition titled “Time, Space, Hand, Draw,” which will feature artwork ranging from 18th century Japan to 1960s Hong Kong, intertwining thoughts and cultures from different time periods in the same space!
Travel back to 18th century Japan, the exhibition showcases the works of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai from the Edo period, including the famous “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” and “Fine Wind, Clear Morning” from the collection “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.” The exhibition will replicate these two famous paintings into photo spots, allowing visitors to take photos under the beautiful scenery of the sea at Kanagawa and Mount Fuji in Japan.
One of the highlights of this exhibition is the collection of first editions of Katsushika Hokusai’s manga. Hokusai’s “Hokusai Manga” deeply influenced the history of Japanese manga, recording the joys and sorrows of commoners in the Edo period, the various tools and objects of daily life, and a wide range of subjects including birds, beasts, insects, fish, mountains, rivers, grasses, trees, famous places, myths, legends, historical figures, and monsters and spirits, encompassing all aspects of life. HIYA recently acquired 11 first editions out of the 15 pieces of “Hokusai Manga” with a history of over 300 years from an antique shop in Japan, and will share them with all the guests at this exhibition.
The exhibition also features artworks from around the world, including paintings from the Taisho era in Japan. These paintings are extremely precious and rare, all belonging to the category of antiques. They depict the hardships of life after events such as World War I and the Great Kanto Earthquake, allowing viewers to experience the lives of the people from that era through historical paintings.
In addition to the nostalgic paintings, the exhibition also takes us back to modern times. In the exhibition, a piece from Hong Kong artist Liu Xiaoying’s hand-painted book “My Childhood” is displayed in a three-dimensional way for everyone to appreciate, leading guests into the beautiful moments of Xiaoying’s childhood, allowing everyone to feel the nostalgia of rural life in Hong Kong at that time.
Through the exhibition, different types of hand-drawn book creations will take the audience into another time and space, from Japan 300 years ago back to Hong Kong, experiencing the literary and artistic history of ancient and modern times. During the event, the audience can also see printmaking demonstrations and participate in various art activities to taste the experience of being an artist. Don’t miss out!
“Time, Hand, Drawing”
Date: October 28, 2021 to November 1, 2021 (Thursday to Monday)
Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
