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13/03/2009 – 26/04/2009
Opening開幕： 2009‧2‧13(Fri五)
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Dialogue with the Artist與藝術家對談：2009‧3‧28(Sat六)
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Exhibition Venue：1a Space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village,
63 Ma Tau Kok Road,To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, HK
地點：1a空間，九龍土瓜灣馬頭角道63號牛棚藝術村14號室
My own DotDotDot –A Balloon Design Competition
「我的DotDotDot」個人氣球設計比賽
Submission of Entries報名日期：2009‧3‧1--3‧31
Selected Entries Exhibition入圍作品展覽：2009‧4‧11--4‧26
Enquiries查詢：
Art Products Promotion (APP)
E：info@artproductspromotion.com.hk
W : www.artproductspromotion.com.hk
Presented by 主辦：Art Products Promotion (APP)
Co-presented by 協辦：1a空間Space
夢想，
每個人都擁有 / 曾經擁有 / 應該擁有。
你必須小心奕奕地牽著它，
一不留神甩手了，夢想就會離你遠走。
夢想，
或許沒有什麼重量，
但它足以承托你的存在，
使你不會感覺孤單。
我夢故我在。
為此，保有一個可感知的夢，
並與它同在，直至永遠。
每個人都擁有 / 曾經擁有 / 應該擁有。
你必須小心奕奕地牽著它，
一不留神甩手了，夢想就會離你遠走。
夢想，
或許沒有什麼重量，
但它足以承托你的存在，
使你不會感覺孤單。
我夢故我在。
為此，保有一個可感知的夢，
並與它同在，直至永遠。
「熊人」(Chinabear and Chinaman)是2009年，Art Products Promotion (APP)繼《三城》資料及圖片展後推介的第二個主題展覽。此自資租場展覽由Art Products Promotion (APP)與1a空間共同推廣。
「熊人」，是本土藝術教育工作者林曉東的個人藝術創作展覽。林氏早年在港修讀並任職設計，九零年代留學法國，回港後分別於香港中文大學及香港大學取得藝術碩士及教育碩士，現任職香港教育局。
「熊人」，是本土藝術教育工作者林曉東的個人藝術創作展覽。林氏早年在港修讀並任職設計，九零年代留學法國，回港後分別於香港中文大學及香港大學取得藝術碩士及教育碩士，現任職香港教育局。
林曉東說：「這是一個有關一個人和一個夢想的展覽。」
林氏的創作，一直試圖透過簡潔的符號及隱喻的重組，重新演繹他對生命及生活的觀察，並以此邀請觀賞者對藝術的本質及其文化情境作延伸思考；以最輕的，細說/解脫那生命中不能忘卻的重。
據林氏所說：「這次其實亦是藉具體行動，及一連串因展覽而衍生的活動，作為對本土展覽文化的重讀與反思。」展覽透過藝術品的呈現與收藏，及對其探討和推廣，從而展望香港藝術文化發展的可能性。
當大眾對一件藝術品的「新高紀錄」及「獨一無二」感興趣及討論時，林氏卻以逆向思維寄望「有多少人」能擁有他的作品以至使它「廣受歡迎」。林氏相信樂意分享、保有，或以至進一步演繹藝術家的思想和情感，才是一件藝術作品的價值與討論的核心所在，而非其市場價格。
展覽的前半部，已於2009年1月20日至25日在維園64號年宵攤位舉行。後半部將於2009年3月13日至4月26日回到牛棚藝術村1a空間進行討論。
展覽的後半部分，除作品的展覽外，林氏更會整理他對維園年宵的經驗和心得，以(其作品的延伸)「我的DotDotDot」個人氣球設計比賽、出版，以及藝術家對談環節等活動，持續有變地與不同時段到訪的參觀者作討論和分享。各活動的舉辦日期及詳情，請留意1a空間的通訊和網頁上的公布。
Dream, everyone has / has had / has to have one.
You must hold it very carefully,
You must hold it very carefully,
or it will slip away through your fingers forever once you are unguarded.
Dream, it might be weightless,
Dream, it might be weightless,
but it supports your existence,
and lets you not be alone.
I dream therefore I am.
So, keep you a tangible dream,and take it with you, always.
and lets you not be alone.
I dream therefore I am.
So, keep you a tangible dream,and take it with you, always.
The “Chinabear and Chinaman”, a venue-rental programme jointly promoted by Art Products Promotion (APP)and 1a Space, is the next thematic exhibition generated by APP after the documentary exhibition in 2009. The show centered around LAM Hiu-tung’s artistic concepts on promotion and collection of an artwork.
LAM Hiu-tung is a local art educator. LAM studied and pursued his career in design earlier in Hong Kong, and continued his studies in France in the 1990s. He obtained his Master of Fine Arts and Master of Education from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong respectively. He is now serving at the Hong Kong Education Bureau.
LAM says, “It’s an exhibition about a man and a dream.”
LAM attempts to make use of succinct symbols and reconstructed metaphors to reinterpret his individual observations on life and living, as well as to invite audience to extend their thinking on the essence of art and the context of art itself. His works unfurl delicately / liberate minds from the unforgettable heaviness in life by pinning down the lightness artistically.
“It is also a concrete action, a series of activities derived from the exhibition, so one can re-read and reflect on the culture of local exhibitions”, quoted from LAM. Through the study and promotion on the ways of presentation and collection of an artwork, he explores the possibilities of future development in Hong Kong art culture.
When people are all interested in and discussing about the “new record high” and “uniqueness” of an artwork, LAM thinks in the contrary to contemplate “how many people” could own his work to make it “popular”. To be willing to share, possess or further elaborate on the artist’s ideas and sentiments - should always be the core of an artwork’s value and the focus of discussion, not its market price. It is what LAM believes.
When people are all interested in and discussing about the “new record high” and “uniqueness” of an artwork, LAM thinks in the contrary to contemplate “how many people” could own his work to make it “popular”. To be willing to share, possess or further elaborate on the artist’s ideas and sentiments - should always be the core of an artwork’s value and the focus of discussion, not its market price. It is what LAM believes.
The fore part of the exhibition has been taken place from 20 to 25 January 2009 at counter no. 64, Victoria Park at the Lunar New Year market. The latter part of the project will be resumed at 1a space, Cattle Depot Artist Village from 13 March to 26 April 2009.
LAM will compile and share the experience from what he has observed at the Lunar New Year market. Apart from the exhibition, the art project includes publication, ‘My own DotDotDot’ - A Balloon Design Competition (an extension of LAM’s artwork) and a sharing session ‘Dialogue with the Artist’. The sharing and dialogue with the audience will be continuous and evolving. For details of the main exhibition and fringe events, please visit 1a space’s website http://www.oneaspace.org.hk/ or pick up a copy of its newsletter in major education institutions and arts organizations.
Kick-starting at Victoria Park’s Lunar New Year Market (20-25 January 2009), APP presented its idea(s) by introducing LAM Hiu-tung’s artwork to the public. The latter part of the art project will be resumed at 1a space in March and April 2009 in the form of a contemporary art exhibition. By discussing the multiple possibilities in collection of artwork, the exhibition probes into the essence of art itself. APP will compile from time to time the statements and artworks of artists - for publication, discussion and beyond.
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三城：另類藝術社群 敘事當代藝術
（香港／北京／新加坡）
──資料及圖片展
策劃 / 研究：謝燕舞
回應藝術家：區華欣(香港/新加坡部分)
回應藝術家：區華欣(香港/新加坡部分)
1a空間檔案館：1a空間行政人員
展覽日期： 2009年1月17日(星期六)至3月7日（星期六）
地點：1a空間，土瓜灣馬頭角道63號，牛棚藝術村14號單位
主辦：1a空間贊助：紅出版投資有限公司、百得 / 百成攝影沖印
香港 /北京 / 新加坡，三個城市的當代藝術發展方向及歷程看起來相當不同，但彼此間卻有著千絲萬縷的聯繫，以及意想不到的足以互相借鏡的異 / 同。此展覽將以三地另類藝術社群起始點的歷史軌跡為主線，展示圖片資料及研究成果。亦欲瞻前顧後，從三地的歷史背景開始，探究另類藝術社群之凝聚過程，如何對當代藝術轉型及發展方向產生不可磨滅的影響；從而借鏡北京798藝術區及新加坡的經驗，作為香港本地當代藝術未來方向的參考。
展覽日期： 2009年1月17日(星期六)至3月7日（星期六）
地點：1a空間，土瓜灣馬頭角道63號，牛棚藝術村14號單位
主辦：1a空間贊助：紅出版投資有限公司、百得 / 百成攝影沖印
香港 /北京 / 新加坡，三個城市的當代藝術發展方向及歷程看起來相當不同，但彼此間卻有著千絲萬縷的聯繫，以及意想不到的足以互相借鏡的異 / 同。此展覽將以三地另類藝術社群起始點的歷史軌跡為主線，展示圖片資料及研究成果。亦欲瞻前顧後，從三地的歷史背景開始，探究另類藝術社群之凝聚過程，如何對當代藝術轉型及發展方向產生不可磨滅的影響；從而借鏡北京798藝術區及新加坡的經驗，作為香港本地當代藝術未來方向的參考。
策劃人及1a空間均期望、嘗試為香港另類藝術空間建立一個檔案資料館，作為香港本土藝術文化研究的寶貴參考資源庫。
展覽分為兩大部分：
(1) 香港‧從油街到牛棚 / 北京‧798藝術區
以香港土瓜灣牛棚藝術村及北京大山子798藝術區為考察主體， 由後者的崛起歷程及發展方向，來對比及反思香港現有的牛棚藝術村之歷史意義、存在價值以及未來展望。
1a空間檔案館
同時邀來歷經這10年的1a空間重新整理其發展史。於整理大量資料的過程裡，1a空間工作人員亦以旁觀者身份，代表新一代藝術工作者，以現身說法對香港的另類藝術空間發展歷程作出客觀的表述。
(2) 另類藝術社群：香港 / 新加坡
以新加坡這個甚少與香港藝術發展並提，卻實在與香港有著類近歷史背景及另類藝術社群發展狀況的城市，來與香港比照，從中回看香港當代藝術已有的優勢，以及深思其發展歷程中的缺失。
回應藝術家：區華欣
同時，邀來在新加坡部分與作者共事及走訪的區華欣，從另一種眼光及批判角度來作出回應。
A Study of Hong Kong Alternative Art Community
(Parallel with Beijing/Singapore)
- Documentary Exhibition
Curator and researcher: Tse Yin Mo
Responding artist: Au Wah Yan (HK/Singapore section)
1aspace Archive: 1aspace administrative staff
Exhibition Date: 17th Jan (Sat) to 7th March (Sat), 2009
Venue: 1aspace, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village,
63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, HK
Presented by: 1aspace
Sponsored by: Red Publish Corporation Limited, Pak Tak / Pak Shing Photo Co.
(Parallel with Beijing/Singapore)
- Documentary Exhibition
Curator and researcher: Tse Yin Mo
Responding artist: Au Wah Yan (HK/Singapore section)
1aspace Archive: 1aspace administrative staff
Exhibition Date: 17th Jan (Sat) to 7th March (Sat), 2009
Venue: 1aspace, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village,
63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, HK
Presented by: 1aspace
Sponsored by: Red Publish Corporation Limited, Pak Tak / Pak Shing Photo Co.
Hong Kong / Beijing / Singapore, they have very different ways in contemporary art progressing, but also contain unpredictable crossover links in between. This book is mirroring the historical tracks railed by the alternative art communities in the 3 cities, which was studied and documented by Tse Yin Mo during 2007-2008. At the meanwhile, Mo wants to find out how the alternative art community was condensed, and marked a defining way to local contemporary art development. In parallel with Beijing 798 Art Zone and Singapore alternative art community’s situation, Hong Kong art practitioners could take references from them to fore view the future vision of local contemporary art.
Mo and 1aspace both expect, trying to build up an archive for HK Alternative Art Spaces, in order to enrich the reference pool in HK local arts culture studies stream.
The exhibition is divided into 2 parts:
(1) Hong Kong‧From Oil Street to Cattle Depot / Beijing‧798 Art Zone
By investigating the rising history of the two special art community, reflecting the historical mission of Cattle Depot as well as its value to HK contemporary art.
1a space Archive
At the meanwhile, Mo invited 1aspace to re-sort its history, in which to see how it witnessed and emerging into the 10 years development of alternative art spaces. 1aspace staffs act as another observer, representing the new generation art practitioner; give an archival footnote to the historical role of alternative art spaces in HK.
(2) Alternative art community: Hong Kong / Singapore
Take reference from the similar historical situation of Singapore’s alternative art community, review the strength of Hong Kong’s, and relocate the historical role and value of the local alternative art community.
Responding Artist: Au Wah Yan
To open up, Mo invites Au Wah Yan (the co-researcher in HK/Singapore section) to give responds in another perspective critically.
Enquiries查詢：1a空間Space
Kiki HO何小姐
T︰(852) 25290087 F: (852)25290072
E︰info@oneaspace.org.hk W︰http://www.oneaspace.org.hk/
Kiki HO何小姐
T︰(852) 25290087 F: (852)25290072
E︰info@oneaspace.org.hk W︰http://www.oneaspace.org.hk/
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2月7日新書發布會/茶聚討論，引發大家對香港藝術社群產生很多不同的討論焦點；2月20日，將從廣角對此主題繼續展開更深入的探討：
香港當代藝術發展中的另類藝術空間
對談嘉賓： 何慶基
香港當代藝術發展中的另類藝術空間
對談嘉賓： 何慶基
(現為香港中文大學文化及宗教研究系文化管理課程主任，〈國際藝評人協會香港分會〉創辦人及主席。)
蔡仞姿
(本地知名藝術家，1a空間創辦人之一及現任副主席，現為香港浸會大學視覺藝術院助理教授)
主 持： 謝燕舞
(《三城》作者，同名資料及圖片展策劃人，藝術推廣機構APP(Art Products Promotion)創辦人)
蔡仞姿
(本地知名藝術家，1a空間創辦人之一及現任副主席，現為香港浸會大學視覺藝術院助理教授)
主 持： 謝燕舞
(《三城》作者，同名資料及圖片展策劃人，藝術推廣機構APP(Art Products Promotion)創辦人)
是次，策劃人專誠邀來何慶基先生與蔡仞姿女士對談。兩者同樣對香港藝術發展貢獻良多，見證香港當代藝術起始及蛻變，並積極參與未來香港藝術文化發展方向的決策。他們如何從整體看及評價香港的藝術文化生態及其缺失與限制，以及另類藝術空間在香港當代藝術發展過程中的存在價值和未來發展方向呢？
協辦： C&G 藝術單位
日期： 2009年2月20日 (星期五)
晚上6:30-8:00
地點： C & G 藝術單位
香港九龍太子西洋菜南街222號三字樓
對話設開放討論環節。同日《三城》7折優惠！
查詢/留座電話：(852)2390 9332 電郵：info@CandG-artpartment.com
晚上6:30-8:00
地點： C & G 藝術單位
香港九龍太子西洋菜南街222號三字樓
對話設開放討論環節。同日《三城》7折優惠！
查詢/留座電話：(852)2390 9332 電郵：info@CandG-artpartment.com
The Book Launching / Tea Forum held on 7 Feb induced enthusiastic discussion focusing on the theme of art community in HK. To go deeper into the discussion, a broader perspective will be carried out on 20 Feb by the following topic:
The Alternative Art Spaces in the Hong Kong contemporary art’s development
Dialogue speakers:
Mr. Oscar Ho
(He is now the Professional Consultant of Cultural Management Division in the Department of Cultural & Religious Studies, CUHK. And he is the Founder and President of the Hong Kong chapter of the International Art Critics Association.)
Ms Choi Yan Chi
(She is a local famous artist, one of the founders of 1a Space and its current vice chairperson. She is now an assistant professor in the Academy of Visual Arts, BUHK.)
Host: Tse Yin Mo
(Author of the captioned book, curator of the Documentary Exhibition, starter of APP, a new art promotion organization)
Mr. Oscar HO and Ms. CHOI Yan-chi are cordially invited to conduct this dialogue. The two honorable guests both contribute a lot to the development of Hong Kong art, witness the debut and the molt of the Hong Kong contemporary art, as well as participate actively into the policy decisions regarding the future direction of Hong Kong art culture. What will they see and comment on the art ecology and culture in Hong Kong and its gaps and limitations from a holistic view, as well as the value of existence and the future direction of alternative art spaces in the course of the Hong Kong contemporary art’s development?
Co-presenter: C&G Artpartment
Date: 20th Feb, 2009 (Friday)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: C & G Artpartment
3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi St. South, Prince Edward, Kowloon, HK
Open discussion is encouraged in the talk.
30% off discount of the captioned book will be offered during the day.
Enquiries/reservation：(852)2390 9332
Email：info@CandG-artpartment.com
The Alternative Art Spaces in the Hong Kong contemporary art’s development
Dialogue speakers:
Mr. Oscar Ho
(He is now the Professional Consultant of Cultural Management Division in the Department of Cultural & Religious Studies, CUHK. And he is the Founder and President of the Hong Kong chapter of the International Art Critics Association.)
Ms Choi Yan Chi
(She is a local famous artist, one of the founders of 1a Space and its current vice chairperson. She is now an assistant professor in the Academy of Visual Arts, BUHK.)
Host: Tse Yin Mo
(Author of the captioned book, curator of the Documentary Exhibition, starter of APP, a new art promotion organization)
Mr. Oscar HO and Ms. CHOI Yan-chi are cordially invited to conduct this dialogue. The two honorable guests both contribute a lot to the development of Hong Kong art, witness the debut and the molt of the Hong Kong contemporary art, as well as participate actively into the policy decisions regarding the future direction of Hong Kong art culture. What will they see and comment on the art ecology and culture in Hong Kong and its gaps and limitations from a holistic view, as well as the value of existence and the future direction of alternative art spaces in the course of the Hong Kong contemporary art’s development?
Co-presenter: C&G Artpartment
Date: 20th Feb, 2009 (Friday)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: C & G Artpartment
3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi St. South, Prince Edward, Kowloon, HK
Open discussion is encouraged in the talk.
30% off discount of the captioned book will be offered during the day.
Enquiries/reservation：(852)2390 9332
Email：info@CandG-artpartment.com
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