HIYA
Hong Kong International Youth Artists Society
June to July
In April, art is the interweaving of colors and the transformation of forms. Feel the delicacy and beauty of every aspect of art with heart. May is the season of blooming flowers, as well as the moment of art's blossom. With all things growing, infinite sparks of creativity are ignited.
HIYA News
Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland 2024-2025
Exchange Group for Youth Academic and Cultural Exchange between Hong Kong & Shaoguan Start signing up！ To facilitate cross-border cultural and educational exchanges among Hong Kong youth, enabling participants to broaden their horizons, deepen their understanding of mainland China, and establish meaningful connections with counterparts across borders, this program is organized to promote exchange and collaboration.
Date：11-13 July,2024
Venue：Guangdong, Shaoguan
Participants：Youth in Hong Kong and Macau aged 12 to 35 (Has not participated in other mainland China exchange number the 2023-24 Youth Exchange in the Mainland Program)
Quota：50 people(If the number of applicants exceeds the designated quoto we will arrange an interview selection process.)
Route includes：Guangdong Songshan Polytechnic Guangdong North Big Data Industry Academy South China Zen Temple, Fu Shan Ka Ka Song Fortress Qing zhou Yunmen Mountain
expense： Free
Registration：Scan the QR code on the poster or enter the website address to complete the registration form https://forms.gle/MhCoKB2rdtuyM6Ww8
HIYA News
"Christie's Hong Kong Spring Auction" Exhibition Appreciation and Exchange Event
HIYA organized a member visit to the 2024 "Christie’s Hong Kong Spring Auction" exhibition On May 25th, allowing them to experience the charm and value of artworks. This helped enhance members' appreciation of art and understanding of different artistic fields. We hope this event provided enriching experiences and inspiration to the participating members!
HIYA News
Niu Tingji Preface - Graffiti of 'Niu' The event is over!
Niu Ting Order ~ Fun with the Masses, Community Art Projec ~ Graffiti of "Niu" under the leadership of Hung Chuen Wa, a successful exhibition of art self-healing journey, everything from learning to be a cow to "be a cow during the day 'to be a horse at night", which provides a platform for participating artists and art lovers to experience the process of participating in large-scale art creation. And explore the power of art to bring communities together. Thank you for your participation.
Event Recommendations
Interactive Experience: Around the Corner
Date: April 22, 2024, to July 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 21:30 (Last session at 21:00)
Venue: Exhibition Corner, East Kowloon Cultural Centre
Street vendors calling out, corridors echoing with laughter, sunlight penetrating through the perforated brick walls... Human memory is composed of different perceptions and experiences. "Around the Corner" uses art and technology to create an immersive interactive experience, blending elements such as motion capture technology, location trackers, 360-degree immersive images, and sound effects to reinterpret the appearance of old public housing estates. As you traverse the space, various Hong Kong-style elements such as dai pai dongs, cha chaan tengs, and former barber shops reappear, allowing you to explore the connections between the community and its people through interaction. Breaking the boundaries of time and space, picking up fragments of memories, rediscovering the nuances of the estates, and witnessing the days we once shared together.
Event Recommendations
Seeing Art Anew: Mounting and Conservation of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy
CHAT's Special Exhibition - Frog Carnival 2024
Location: Nan Fung Textiles Mill, Fabrica Block
Date: March 16th to May 19th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Ho Iu-kwong, the Master of Chih Lo Lou once lamented the destruction of ancient Chinese paintings and calligraphy due to wars, natural calamities, pest damage and the natural elements. The survival of these artworks owes much to the meticulous craftmanship of traditional mounting techniques. In collaboration with the Conservation Office, the Hong Kong Museum of Art presents this exhibition that focuses on selected research studies of the Chih Lo Lou Collection of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy. It explores Chinese paintings and calligraphy from artistic and scientific perspectives, providing insight into the conservation work behind the scenes of the museum.
Echoing the theme of merging art and science, the exhibition features a series of multimedia displays created by the local art group XR Experience. Through the use of augmented reality technology and projections, revealing the step-by-step processes in mounting and introducing a variety of commonly used mounting tools. The designed interactive animation also allows you to gain first-hand insights into their work.
Art World Information
A missing masterpiece for a century, the final work of the Austrian national treasure artist Gustav Klimt, "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser," was sold at a staggering price of 38.5 million euros (equivalent to 320 million Hong Kong dollars).
This painting may not be widely recognized by the public, but the most eye-catching aspect of the entire transaction is that the rumored buyer is the gallery HomeArt, founded by Rosaline Wang Yingyu....
Knowledge Expansion
Knowledge Expansion | Quiz with Prizes
Graffiti art began to gain popularity in which city?
If you know the answer, please inform us via WhatsApp at 90621702!
Those who answer correctly will receive a exquisite gift from the association!
Art Column
Chantelle Huang | Society Director of HIYA
The Ukiyo-e Museum of Japan: Drifting through the Edo Period
Bound by the bustle of life, the soul often yearns for a tranquil place to rest. "Escaping" to the Ukiyo-e Museum of Japan becomes an option, where one can wander through the artistic corridor spanning time and gradually step into the vibrant Edo period.
Ukiyo-e, a folk art that emerged during the Tokugawa shogunate period in Japan, has become an important part of Japanese culture with its unique artistic style and profound social connotations. In this museum, visitors can experience close-up the everyday life, landscapes, and vivid dramas depicted in ukiyo-e prints.
The entire exhibition revolves around the story of "The Tale of Genji," which is also the first time I have seen such a complete collection of "The Tale of Genji" works, also known as Genji-e. The exhibited artworks boast superior quality, with strong relief and excellent color rendering. They are by no means prints produced in a single printing; it takes at least 4-5 printings to achieve this level of quality.
During the tour, I also had the privilege of witnessing many masterpieces by ukiyo-e masters, including Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" and Ando Hiroshige's "Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road." These renowned works, with their exquisite craftsmanship and profound artistic conception, showcase the unique charm of ukiyo-e art. At the same time, they vividly reflect the social customs and cultural atmosphere of the Edo period, demonstrating profound insights and unique perspectives on life, humanity, and society. It feels as if one is traversing through time and returning to that era when artists depicted the myriad facets of life with their brushes.
In addition to these masterpieces, the museum also exhibits a large number of folk ukiyo-e works, allowing me to deeply appreciate the extensive grassroots foundation and profound cultural heritage of ukiyo-e art. Although these artworks may not possess the same level of mastery as those by the masters, they are closer to life and brimming with rich local flavors and folk customs.
If you have the opportunity to visit Matsumoto, you can linger here, follow the inspiration of the paintings, and drift back to the past years. You can appreciate the essence of it to some extent.
Member's Artworks
Chung Hei To | HIYA Member
The Shape of Temptation
Material：Acrylic on canvas
Size：120*75cm
In "The Shape of Temptation", a shape- shifting Angler fish looms over a clouded gathering, its darkness symbolizing the complexities of desire. Blurred faces contours reflect the distorted nature of our yearnings. Through colour and form, I explore the interplay of shape, consciousness, and the hidden darkness within our desires.
HIYA supports various forms of artistic exchange. We welcome all members to submit and share their latest activities and works with us. Contributors will receive a exquisite gift from our association, and the works will also be promoted for free by the HIYA. Please stay tuned for more updates on our Hong Kong International Youth Artists Society's art events.
