November 22, 2008 | Hong Kong
Issue #758: Drop Out

Art

Art

September 5th, 2008

Prevation: A Manga Story - Inspired by Tatsuyuki Tanaka’s comics, Wing Shya (see opposite) subverts our perceptions of manga with his explosive photography. From Sep 9 to Oct 25. Ooi Botos Gallery, 5 Gresson St., Wan Chai, 2527-9733, www.ooibotos.com.
Floating
Young local artist Alice Lai’s first solo exhibition combines the Chinese concept of negative space with Western painting techniques. Opening Reception: Sep 7, 4pm. Through Sep 21. Stage 1, Unit 26, G/F, Wah Luen Industrial Building, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St., Fo Tan, 2526-6716.

Ongoing

A Eulogy of Hong Kong
Landscape in Painting

Huang Bore’s modern interpretation of old Hong Kong landscapes is evident in his unique painting style. Through Oct 9. Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2721-0116.

Between Sky and Earth - White Dew
Painter Shao Yinong interprets the seasonal changes of autumn as part of a 24-part art project exploring the Chinese lunar calendar. Through Oct 11. 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, Central, www.10chancerylanegallery.com.

Bingyi Solo Show
The site-specific artworks play with the idea of “room” and the relationship between space and image. Through Sep 13. Tang Contemporary Art, Basement, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan,  www.tangcontemporary.com.

*bok-: book review in this bookless age
Six international Chinese artists redefine the meaning of “book” with their conceptual artworks. Through Sep 21. 1a Space, Cattle Depot Artist Village, Unit 14D, Block C, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd., To Kwa Wan, www.oneaspace.org.hk.

Emotions
Artists, illustrators and fashion editors express their concept of “emotions” with photography, fabrics and drawings. Through Nov 1. Agnès b.’s Librairie Galerie, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St., Wan Chai, 2869-5505.

J’aime l’argent (I Love Money)
This exhibition reflects on the social role of money. Through Sep 15. Goethe-Gallery, 14/F, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai,
www.goethe.de/hongkong.

Mad Grass Show
Local comic artist Yeung Hok-tak, who feels his drafts are more interesting than his finals, displays his works-in-progress in his debut solo exhibition. Through Sep 19. Hulahoop Gallery, 23 Sau Wa Fong, Wan Chai. www.hulahoop.hk.

New Ink Art – Innovation and Beyond
The second series of “Open Dialogue” features contemporary ink paintings that question how this evolved art form is still strongly rooted in tradition. Through Oct 26. Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2721-0116.

Oceanica Semantica
An Australian artist paints the color of wind and waves with his eye for nature and ear for music. Through Sep 30. State of the Arts Gallery, 36 Pottinger St., Central.

HK PICKS
Otium Ludens

A showcase of 170 selected artworks and objects from Stabiae, telling a 2,000-year-old story of wealth, power, and politics in the Roman Empire. Through Oct 9. Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui,
2721-0116.

Terminus
Artists explore the unexpected emotional conflicts brought on by travels to new lands. Photography, drawings and installations. Through Sep 21. Para/Site Art Space, 4 Po Yan St., Sheung Wan, 2517-4620, www.para-site.org.hk.

The Pivotal Decade: Hong Kong Art 1997-2007
Seven local artists reflect on the significant period in Hong Kong history in this docu-thematic show. Through Sep 13. Pao Galleries, 5/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai.

Under the Bird’s Nest
Seven locally based, Beijing-sojourned artists give an alternative voice to the changes surrounding the Olympic city. Through Sep 21. C&G Artpartment, 3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi St., Mong Kok, 2390-9332, www.candg-artpartment.com.

Yoshitaka Amano - New Works
One of Japan’s leading anime, manga and video game artists unveils his recent creations. Through Oct 10. G/F, 5 Mee Lun St., Central, 2122-9657, www.artstatements.com.

Closing

Ink Ballades
A showcase of over 40 contemporary Chinese ink paintings, testifying to the vibrant New Ink Painting movement now flourishing on the mainland. Through Sep 7. University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd., Pok Fu Lam, 2241-5500.