Vincent Au Yeung, who has multiple identities, is a designer, a collector of "Made in Hong Kong" items, and also the owner of a cultural store. His work and interests intertwine, giving Vincent a unique perspective on the term "design". See him transition from Timeless Hong Kong aesthetics to living in the present moment philosophy.
Taiwanese artist Guo Yanfu, who left the spotlight early in his career, returned to painting and gained recognition in the art world with his "Suitcase" and "Athlete" series. This month, he is holding his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong titled "Attention!"
Taiwanese digital artist Guo Yichen continues to explore life issues through his creations and has also established the artist studio residency platform STUPIN, opening doors for Taiwanese artists to the world.
The road of artistic creation is often mixed with a bitter history, and it cannot be separated from perseverance and waiting for an opportunity to be seen. In contrast, Xu Zhihong (Hom) seems to have no such script on him. He humbly calls himself lucky. He only received formal art training in college and served in the military after graduation. During the year, he continued to draw and self-recommended to publishing houses. Before his discharge, he had already received an invitation from a publishing house to collaborate, naturally becoming an illustrator. In 2016, he won the highest honor in the publishing industry, the Golden Tripod Award for Book Illustration.
The slender Ye Xinhong (A-Lei) has a youthful charm, transforming humor into creations. With his hands, he molds round and amusing three-dimensional monsters, and with ink brush strokes, he presents different monsters. In this episode of "Art City Travelogue," we take you into the secret base of the father of these monsters.
In the thriving creative industry of Taiwan, many emerging illustrators rise up each year. Among them is Wu Qi, who is able to stand tall in this wave and maintain his own unique style. In this episode of "Art City Travelogue," we take you into his high-pressure creative world.
The lifespan of artworks can be extended indefinitely, thanks to the expertise of interdisciplinary conservators who combine art and science to heal various art pieces. In this episode of "Art City Travelogue," we come to Taiwan to meet art conservator Cai Shunren and embark on a journey to explore the art restoration stories of this land.
Every era has a group of cultural creators, while others follow the current trends, they are at the forefront, defining what is popular. And in the world of contemporary art from the late 20th century to the present, "The Godfather of Designer Toys" Michael Lau is exactly such an existence.
Vivian brings a series of rich visual elements into the ordinary streets of Hong Kong, using her astonishing imagination to create a fictional surreal city. When faced with bizarre everyday life, the artist tells you through her work: instead of complaining about the absurdity of the world, it's better to live even more magically than all of this.
Middle-aged career change in art, Sharon feels it is neither late nor early, but instead welcomes the boom period of local art. From creators, curators, to today's establishment of SC Gallery, this episode of "Art Journey" talks in detail about her journey of joining art midway, and her various expectations for the development of art in Hong Kong.
