HIYA
Hong Kong International Youth Artists Society
August to September
In the scorching August summer, passion dances within the artworks, becoming the poetic canvas under the artist's brush.
In September, rhythm intertwines with art, as colors and brushstrokes gracefully dance, showcasing unique charm.
HIYA Events
" Shape & Consciousness" call for entries
The initial concept of this exhibition is "shaping" and "stream of consciousness", aimed at exploring the relationship between form and content in contemporary art, and how to express and convey the concept of stream of consciousness through art. Through the artist's creation, the audience will be presented with a special emotional journey. This can be consciousness or different specific shapes. It can also be an exploration of the meaning of life or philosophical thinking, such as the frustration and attitude in life experience, presenting deeper insights into the philosophy of life through artwork.
Artists will use different media, such as painting, sculpture, photography, and video, to present their understanding and expression of "shaping" and "stream of consciousness". If you have narrative or commemorative artwork-related stories, you are welcome to submit them for consideration.
Artists interested in participating in the exhibition can apply for free during the public recruitment period. After selection, shortlisted artists need to pay an exhibition fee of HK$500 per artwork. For details, please refer to the notes in the application form.
Please refer to the following website for details and fill out the application form: Please refer to the following website for details and fill out the application form: https://www.hkiyas.art/shapeconsciousness
Exhibition Dates: November 23 to November 27, 2023
Exhibition Venue: Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre , 7A Kennedy Road, Mid-Level, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Artworks Submission Period: until August 15th, 2023
Please note that the works provided by the exhibitors must be based on the exhibition and will not be framed. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@hkiyas.com or 9062 1702.
HIYA Events
"Interactive Future (Season 3) - Cross-border Youth Art Exhibition of Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau"
Venue: Luohu Art Museum, No. 6 Nanji Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen, China.
Date: July 26, 2023, to August 13, 2023.
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays).
Admission: Free.
The "Interactive Future (Season 3) - Cross-border Youth Art Exhibition of Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau" co-organized by our association officially opened at Luohu Art Museum in Shenzhen on July 26, 2023. Works by Mr. Fan Chun, Vice Chairman of our association, Miss Chantelle Huang, President, and Mr. Olly Liu, a member, are also on display.
"Interactive Future" (Season 3) once again focuses on young artists from Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau, aiming to showcase the new faces of youth art in the Greater Bay Area. With nearly a hundred artworks encompassing paintings, sculptures, installations, and video art, the exhibition features diverse forms and rich content, displaying depth, tension, and uniqueness. These works either depict subtle and intricate individual emotions, explore the integration of art and technology, seek the modern transformation of traditional culture, trace past memories and societal changes, contemplate the interweaving of artificial intelligence and natural ecology, history and future, or highlight the multiple sensory experiences of the human body. A variety of artistic languages and expression techniques present distinct artistic directions, portraying the Greater Bay Area's integration and vitality through the diverse perspectives, open-minded thinking, and interdisciplinary exploration of young artists from Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Treasure in the Water
Artist: Fan Chun
Size：81*49cm
Ink Play Series
Artist:：Chantelle Huang
Size：100*70cm
"The Wind of Gai Ya" Series
Artist:：Olly Liu
Size：63*45cm、45*45cm
Past HIYA Events
Miniature Bonsai Workshop
On July 23rd, HIYA was invited to conduct a "Miniature Bonsai Workshop" at the Cultural Centre in Sheung Wan as part of the "Hong Kong Dance Company Children's and Youth Troupes Outstanding Students Award Scheme." In this pleasant and cozy season, everyone entered the fascinating world of bonsai together. The entire workshop concluded in a joyful and harmonious atmosphere. Participants not only took home their handmade miniature bonsai but also gained a newfound passion for the art of bonsai and a deeper appreciation for nature. Once again, we extend our gratitude to the Hong Kong Dance Company for the invitation and to every enthusiastic participant.
Event Recommendations
Anselm Kiefer: The Golden Age
Location: VILLEPIN Gallery, Ground Floor to Second Floor, 53-55 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Date: May 19, 2023, to September 30, 2023
Opening Hours: Sundays to Wednesdays 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (By appointment only) | Thursdays to Saturdays 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Open to the public)
"Anselm Kiefer: The Golden Age" will showcase the artist's large-scale installation artworks and numerous monumental paintings created between 2020 and 2022. The exhibition will be accompanied by an art salon, thematic lectures, guided tours, and educational materials. The title "Anselm Kiefer: The Golden Age" is derived from ancient Greek history and mythology, symbolizing the pinnacle of human civilization and a period of prosperity and peace in the primordial era. Kiefer particularly admires the German philosopher and cultural critic Ernst Bloch, especially his core ideas and academic research on utopia. In his book "The Principle of Hope," Bloch explores the concept of the Golden Age as a utopian idea and defines utopia as a philosophy that imagines a better future for humanity.
Event Recommendations
Hope - Patricia Piccinini
Location: Exhibition Hall 3 - 5, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Date: May 24, 2023, to September 3, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Admission Fee:
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Online: $60 (Adult ticket) / $50 (Concessionary ticket)
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On-site: $70 (Adult ticket) / $60 (Concessionary ticket)
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Concessionary tickets apply to full-time students, persons with disabilities, and seniors aged 60 or above.*
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Australian artist Patricia Piccinini presents an immersive exhibition titled "Hope" at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, showcasing her sculptures, photography, and film works. The exhibition delves into the emotions of hope and fear triggered by the impact of science on the human psyche. Piccinini's works, with their extreme realism and surreal style, often draw from art historical forms and explore various positive and negative "consequences."
"Hope" raises important questions about history, progress, and the essence of technology, encouraging contemplation on how we can come together with warmth, care, and mutual love to live harmoniously in the world.
News of the Art World
"Ai Weiwei: Making Sense" - Ai Weiwei Recreates Monet's "Water Lilies" with 650,000 LEGO Bricks
The Design Museum in London is currently hosting a major solo exhibition of the artist Ai Weiwei titled "Ai Weiwei: Making Sense." This exhibition marks Ai Weiwei's largest showcase in the UK in the past eight years. The exhibition features an array of large-scale installation artworks, sculptures, and iconic series, including over 40 new pieces never before exhibited in the UK. It invites viewers into a dialogue exploring themes of value, humanity, art, and activism.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is the remarkable artwork titled "Water Lilies #1," which draws inspiration from the iconic Water Lilies series by the French Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Ai Weiwei recreated Monet's late work "Water Lilies" using an astounding 650,000 LEGO bricks. This artwork stands as Ai Weiwei's largest LEGO creation to date and has become a focal point of discussion and admiration throughout the exhibition.
Knowledge Expansion
Knowledge expansion/Pop Quiz
"Beachgoers" Many renowned artists paint scenes they observe during their summer vacations at the beach. Who is the author of this particular artwork?
If you have the answer, please let us know via WhatsApp 90621702. People who get the correct answer will receive a nice gift from HIYA.
Media Coverage
Ming Pao
Hong Kong International Youth Artists Society organized an artist sharing session featuring Professor LAU, Chor Wah, the Director of New Asia Institute, and Vice Chairman Fan Chun of the Hong Kong International Youth Artists Society. The session focused on the significance of adhering to the original intention and the concept of stream of consciousness, also known as "stream of art." In addition to Fan Chun's artistic perspective on the stream of consciousness art movement, Professor Liu highlighted its cultural interpretations from the realms of literature and philosophy. During the event, Professor Liu emphasized the importance of putting aside mobile phones in order to stay true to one's original intentions. This statement indeed calls for reflection among our generation.
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library Guests:
Director of New Asia Institute of Advanced Chinese Studies School of Painting
Professor LAU, Chor Wah
Founder of the Stream of Consciousness School of Painting
Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong International Youth Artists Society
FAN Chun
Art Column
Chantelle Huang | Society Director of HIYA
MONA, A Museum of Old and New Art Full of Pleasant Surprises and Shocks
Recently, during my business trip to Australia, I visited an art museum in Tasmania in my spare time - MONA, the Museum of Old and New Art. It is the largest private art museum in Australia, founded by millionaire David Walsh, with unconventional and breakthrough ideas, and has been hailed as "a subversive Disneyland for adults".
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Before my departure to Australia, I have already read the fascinating introduction on the website of MONA. I was so looking forward to visiting the museum. It is mentioned in the introduction that their definition of MONA, a museum of old and new art, is constantly changing, it can be a very expensive kitchen, potato chip vendor, etc. It is also said that the museum once kept a peacock, but it kept attacking blue cars. Finally MONA had to relocate the peacock to a farm. This funny introduction made me even more curious, and I couldn’t wait to see this museum.
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As soon as I arrived, I was totally enthralled by the entire building of the museum, which itself is a great piece of art. There are so many works of art displayed in the museum. It is impossible to believe that they are owned by one person. The artworks are integrated into the interior design of the museum, and the combination formed an unconventional artwork. This kind of visual enjoyment that is not limited to a single piece of art, but can be appreciated in conjunction with multiple pieces of art, is all-encompassing here.
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I highly recommend that if you travel to Tasmania, Australia, you must visit MONA. Even people who are not really interested in art will be attracted by the playful side of the museum! The museum regularly holds different special exhibitions. Please go to the official MONA website to check out the special exhibition schedules!
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Art Work by Our Members
Peng Pei Ting, Phoebe | HIYA Member
Phoebe Peng, a self-taught artist, ventured into the world of art after operating a successful boutique jewelry and gem sales business for a decade. No longer content with limiting gemstones to their functional aspect, she began her artistic journey in 2008, experimenting with painting on natural minerals. She excels in combining various materials such as crystals, paper, metal, and others, utilizing acrylic fluid art and resin art to express the inner emotional flow between nature and humanity through a multi-media composite approach.
Alpenglow
Material：Mother of pearl, Acrylic, Epoxy resin, Water pearl, Gold Foil
Size：60cm*60cm
The colour of the sky are related to the electromagnetic radiation that's given off by the sun. All of light that can be seen by human eyes, red has the longest wavelength, while blue and violet have the shortest wavelength. When the sun sets and at dusk the sun disappears on the horizon, red light with a longer wavelength will shine farther away, so we can see pink or red sunsets with our human eyes. The light is reflected, and the snow becomes a soft pink.
HIYA supports various forms of artistic interaction. Members are welcome to share the latest art activities and works with us. Sharer will receive a delicate gift from HIYA, and member’s works can also be free publicity in HIYA. Learn to know more about our latest art activities and HIYA, please follow our website and social medias.
