French May Arts Festival not only brings a series of exciting art activities, but also features a variety of delicious food and wine! This year, the organizers once again collaborated with the Hwa Chiao Group to create a traditional French market in Central Street Market and Tsuen Wan Cityplaza, bringing French cuisine into the community. In addition, they have invited French artist Ophelia Jacarini to create and present her interactive digital art installation, Intraverse, showcasing her dance performance, allowing everyone to immerse themselves in the wonderful atmosphere of art and food side by side.
Intraverse is an interactive digital sculpture created by French artist Ophelia Jacarini, moving between reality and the metaverse. Ophelia Jacarini brings dance performances to the historic stairs of Central Street Market, capturing the movement of the real world and transforming it into virtual reality. Through digital screens and interactive contact, Intraverse is presented to the audience. In addition, the installation will translate the audience’s movements into responses from the digital sculpture, providing an interactive experience for the audience.
Ophelia Jacarini has been living in Hong Kong for over 7 years, and this piece is deeply influenced by the essence and culture of this city. She brings dance performances to the historic stairs of Central Market, paying homage to the iconic staircase captured by the famous Hong Kong photographer Ho Fan.
In addition to the Intraverse exhibition, the French May Food Festival and the Huamao Group will hold traditional French markets at Central Street Market and Lee Gardens Square, allowing visitors to enjoy an unforgettable journey of French culture and cuisine.
The market is the essence of French lifestyle art. Here, in addition to Rhone Valley wines, you can also find a variety of French delicacies such as cheese, cold cuts, meat sauces, jams, foie gras, cakes, juices, as well as French personal care and home life products such as organic skincare products, jewelry, exquisite bouquets, etc., allowing you to create a lifestyle experience full of consciousness like the French.
In addition, both limited-time markets are decorated with the natural beauty of the Loire Valley. You can take photos there and enjoy a romantic journey in France!
Interactive Digital Art Installation (Free Admission)
Date: From now until June 30
Location: Central Market Basement Interactive Wall
Date: From May 26, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Location: Cityplaza Phase 1
French Traditional Market
Date: May 19th to 22nd, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Location: VR Zone, 1/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Date: May 26th to 29th, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Location: Citywalk, Phase 1, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
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