Hiddenfromview
23/10/2020 - 18/11/2020
The etymological origin for the Chinese word “fo2 bun6” (伙伴), or “partner”, traces back to the ancient military system. While “fo2” ( 火 ) refers to a unit of ten militants, it also doubles to mean “fire”. Indeed, the military was organised by the fire – the leader of a unit, “fo2 zoeng2” ( 火長 , literally meaning “ chief of the fire”), was in charge of cooking all meals which the team would share together. Therefore, those within one “fo2” were called “fo2 bun6” ( 火伴 ), or “partners of fire". This word was later adapted to generally mean "partners" ( 同伴 ) and was developed to be written as "伙伴” (fo2 bun6). Now, it refers to people who collaborate as part of the same organisation or activity, sharing the same practices and experiences.
Starting from 15th August 2019, Tsung Tsin Christian Academy and 1a space have joined to launch a one-year programme "Arts-in-School Partnership Scheme" initiated by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. 1a space commissioned two artists, Kevin Ling and Debe Sham, to collaborate and explore how art knowledge can intervene secondary school students and the community through different workshops. “Hiddenfromview” – Arts-in-School Partnership Scheme Exhibition will anchor on the concept of outlining and recording space, and will allow glimpses into the interaction and transformation which the participating artists and students have undergone in the past year.
Hiddenfromview
Exhibition period: 23thOctober - 18th November 2020
Time: Tuesdays to Sundays 11 am – 7 pm (closed on Mondays)
Venue: 122 To Kwa Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
About the Participating Artists
Debe Sham
Debe Sham (born in Hong Kong) is a sculptor, researcher and educator. She received her B.A. and M.V.A. at The Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University. She has been studied at M. A. Program in Philosophy of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is currently a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees student. Sham has joined The AVA, HKBU and The Fine Art Department, CUHK as a part-time lecturer since 2016 and 2018 respectively. Before joining the Curatorial Panel of 1a space, she was a visiting artist and research fellow at Lingnan University and Yale University. Her research interest covers a wide range of topics such as interactivity as a means of generating dialogue between art and its audience; the ambiguity of interpersonal communication in different social situations; and the history and culture of toys, games and playgrounds. Sham's site-specific sculptures and installations have grown out of the artistic exploration of the role of public art.
Ling Chung-wan Kevin
Ling Chung-wan Kevin (b. Hong Kong 1994) graduated from the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University in 2017, he was awarded the Tuna Prize at the AVA BA Graduation Exhibition 2017, shortlisted Hong Kong Human Right Prize 2018. Through community-based research and material exploration to create the simplest resonance. Alternate perspective towards urban elements can be found in Ling's work. His works concern about the relationship and connection in the community and a sense of curiosity.
Participating Students
Wong Yuk Yin
Chan Yuen San
On Ka Yam
Mo Pak Yin
Sze Yi Hin Crosley
Mok Siu Ling Yuki
Wong Tsz Lam
Chan Lok Yan
Loong Hin Cheuk
Hiddenfromview
23/10/2020 - 18/11/2020
The etymological origin for the Chinese word “fo2 bun6” (伙伴), or “partner”, traces back to the ancient military system. While “fo2” ( 火 ) refers to a unit of ten militants, it also doubles to mean “fire”. Indeed, the military was organised by the fire – the leader of a unit, “fo2 zoeng2” ( 火長 , literally meaning “ chief of the fire”), was in charge of cooking all meals which the team would share together. Therefore, those within one “fo2” were called “fo2 bun6” ( 火伴 ), or “partners of fire". This word was later adapted to generally mean "partners" ( 同伴 ) and was developed to be written as "伙伴” (fo2 bun6). Now, it refers to people who collaborate as part of the same organisation or activity, sharing the same practices and experiences.
Starting from 15th August 2019, Tsung Tsin Christian Academy and 1a space have joined to launch a one-year programme "Arts-in-School Partnership Scheme" initiated by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. 1a space commissioned two artists, Kevin Ling and Debe Sham, to collaborate and explore how art knowledge can intervene secondary school students and the community through different workshops. “Hiddenfromview” – Arts-in-School Partnership Scheme Exhibition will anchor on the concept of outlining and recording space, and will allow glimpses into the interaction and transformation which the participating artists and students have undergone in the past year.
Hiddenfromview
Exhibition period: 23thOctober - 18th November 2020
Time: Tuesdays to Sundays 11 am – 7 pm (closed on Mondays)
Venue: 122 To Kwa Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
About the Participating Artists
Debe Sham
Debe Sham (born in Hong Kong) is a sculptor, researcher and educator. She received her B.A. and M.V.A. at The Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University. She has been studied at M. A. Program in Philosophy of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is currently a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees student. Sham has joined The AVA, HKBU and The Fine Art Department, CUHK as a part-time lecturer since 2016 and 2018 respectively. Before joining the Curatorial Panel of 1a space, she was a visiting artist and research fellow at Lingnan University and Yale University. Her research interest covers a wide range of topics such as interactivity as a means of generating dialogue between art and its audience; the ambiguity of interpersonal communication in different social situations; and the history and culture of toys, games and playgrounds. Sham's site-specific sculptures and installations have grown out of the artistic exploration of the role of public art.
Ling Chung-wan Kevin
Ling Chung-wan Kevin (b. Hong Kong 1994) graduated from the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University in 2017, he was awarded the Tuna Prize at the AVA BA Graduation Exhibition 2017, shortlisted Hong Kong Human Right Prize 2018. Through community-based research and material exploration to create the simplest resonance. Alternate perspective towards urban elements can be found in Ling's work. His works concern about the relationship and connection in the community and a sense of curiosity.
Participating Students
Wong Yuk Yin
Chan Yuen San
On Ka Yam
Mo Pak Yin
Sze Yi Hin Crosley
Mok Siu Ling Yuki
Wong Tsz Lam
Chan Lok Yan
Loong Hin Cheuk
正 | 在 | 空間
23/10/2020 -18/11/2020
古代兵制十人為一火，火長一人管炊事，共灶飲食，故稱同火者為「火伴」，引申為「同伴」之意，後多寫作「伙伴」。現在泛指共同參加某種組織、活動的人，一起合作，一起實踐，一起經歷。
於二零一九年八月十五日起，基督教崇真中學與1a空間開展由香港藝術發展局主辦，為期一年多的《學校與藝團伙伴計劃》。1a空間邀請兩位藝術工作者 - 凌中雲和岑愷怡合作，透過不同的研習工作坊，探討藝術知識如何介入中學生，以至社區眾群。《正 | 在 | 空間》- 學校與藝團伙伴計劃展覽 ，以勾勒和記錄空間為軸，分享藝術工作者和中學生們，過去一同的互動和轉變。
正 | 在 | 空間
展覽：2020年10月23日 - 11月18日
展覽開放時間：逢星期二至日上午 11 時至下午 7 時正 (逢星期一休館)
地點：香港九龍土瓜灣道 122 號地下
藝術家簡歷
岑愷怡
岑愷怡先後於香港浸會大學，取得視覺藝術學士學位及碩士學位，曾於香港中文大學哲學系兼讀文學碩士，現於香港讀博士課程。2015年任嶺南大學視覺研究系駐校藝術家。2016年香港浸會大學視覺藝術院兼任講師。2017年獲美國耶魯大學和香港駐紐約經貿辦事處頒發雅禮藝術獎助金。2018年加入香港中文大學藝術系兼任講師。2019年加入1a 空間策展小組。岑氏以不同媒介創作，其中以雕塑、玻璃、裝置和公共藝術為主。她近年的創作以探討「觀者與作品之間的互動關係」、「玩具、遊戲與遊樂場的歷史和文化」及「人與人之間如何達致溝通和連結」為重心。
凌中雲
凌中雲1994年生於香港，在2017年於香港浸會大學視覺藝術文學士畢業，並獲得香港浸會大學視覺藝術院舊生會頒予吞拿魚獎，2018年入圍香港人權藝術獎。透過社區研究及物質上的探索創造最簡單的共鳴。凌的作品涉及社區關係、不同物質的聯繫和好奇感，觀眾從中可以發現他對城市元素的另類觀點。現為香港兆基創意書院設計與科技科教師。
參展學生
王鈺然
陳炫燊
安家蔭
巫柏延
施易騫
莫小玲
黃祉霖
陳樂仁
龍顯卓
14 June – 30 June 2019
rest things-a solo exhibition by Tom O’Dea
14 June – 30 June 2019
rest things-a solo exhibition by Tom O’Dea
rest things-a solo exhibition by Tom O’Dea
rest things-a solo exhibition by Tom O’Dea
rest things-a solo exhibition by Tom O’Dea
Fill in the Space: Hope all is well with you
Dec 18, 2021 – Jan 16, 2022
Exhibition Hope all is well with you has an overarching theme of uncertainty, and plays with the dichotomy between tension and comfort, danger and safety. Dave creates installations and mixed media works to present his excitement and fear towards societal uncertainties; Michele’s works revolve around the themes of body and trauma, marking past and current events with tangible rhythms of the body.
Participating Artists (in alphabetical order)
Dave CHOW
Dave Chow graduated from the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in 2015. He is especially interested in objects and the physicality of materials. His works display and distill his everyday experience through appropriating, transforming and assembling readymade objects and images.
Michele CHU
Michele Chu graduated from the Royal College of Art & Imperial College London with an MA/MSc in Global Innovation Design, and Pratt Institute with a BFA in Communications Design (Illustration).
She is passionate about exploring intimacy and human connection in her works, specifically the interplay between sensory elements and space, to amplify the emotional connection between individuals.
Curatorial Team
Kalen Lee and 1a space
Fill in the Space: The Truth Coming Out of Her Well to Shame Mankind
Nov 13, 2021 – Dec 06, 2021
Inspired by French artist Jean-Léon Gérôme's painting of the same title, "The Truth Coming Out of Her Well to Shame Mankind" discusses the emotional reactions triggered by the revelation of the truth and the artists' personal responses to the unexpected changes in their lives. Thomas Fung tells stories through landscape and cinematic paintings. His works are metaphors of today's society and culture. Harrison Wong's conceptual practice merges contemporary installation with poetry, expressing his streams of consciousness through verbal and visual constructions.
Participating Artists (in alphabetical order)
Thomas FUNG
Thomas Fung graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a B.A. Fine Arts. As a painter, he sees painting as a visual poetry, and apply cinematic arrangement to his paintings. He intends to paint with a storytelling approach. Referring to texts, myths and historical context, his work always metaphors the world we perceive and develop a sense of absurdity.
Harrison WONG
Harrison Wong is a Hong Kong-based artist. His works centre around his care to humanity and he will deploy any form necessary for his artistic expression.
Curatorial Team
Kalen Lee and 1a space
First CITYA 2021: City as a Medium
Sep 17, 2021 – Oct 8, 2021
CITYA proudly presents a new series of E-xhibition and Phy-xhibition- CITYA 2021.
CITYA is an alternative type of large-scale international art exchange programme and exhibition between six global cities including Beijing, Hong Kong, Macao, Rome, San Francisco and Tallinn. It is a long-term project that will occur every three years to build collaborations between international art institutions and organizations. The project is based upon the theme of ‘City as a medium’, and revolves around the complex relationships between cities themselves, artists living and working within city contexts and the educational and city-based institutional frameworks and structures for art production and display.
City as a medium
Four years ago, a group of curators began a discussion on the topic “City as a medium”. The idea was inspired by social theorist Henri Lefebvre as he stated, “the art of living in the city as a work of art” in his collection of essays Right to the City. The exploration led to a new notion in the curators’ minds; the purpose of art is not simply to beautify the city or serve as a memento, the city in itself is a “work” of art or an oeuvre which involves citizen’s rights of participation as play.
Under the influence of the pandemic, people have carried on living as “global citizens” relying much more on the means of the internet. Meanwhile, they still continue to live within real physical spaces of their own cities. So how do artists reinterpret the art of living in both their own actual cities and the expanding virtual cities? What could the future of art entail when the very meaning of “city” has been transformed after the changes?
CITYA explores the interrelationship of spatiality between the actual space and digital space by considering the display methodologies and their effects on artistic responses. The exhibition invites artists to express their thoughts through their practices within the theme “City as a medium” while encourages the artists to interpret the same theme in post-pandemic, and whilst confronting social injustice.
Artists from 6 cities (Macao, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tallinn, Rome, San Francisco)
Implementing the idea of working together via humanity as a connection between the cities, CITYA features works from 8 art organizations of 6 different cities with over 40 participating artists. Works of digitally friendly mediums such as new media art, paintings, photography and video art will be exhibited alongside traditionally onsite displayed forms such as sculptures and installations.
Online International E-xhibition at: http://www.citya.space/#/
With Onsite Phy-xhibitions, Global and Local screenings
Phy-xhibition
This year’s CITYA Hong Kong section will include onsite showcases of artworks within the city. Exhibition venues including 1a space and Videotage at Cattle Depot Art Village as well as Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery and AVA Gallery at Hong Kong Baptist University will be engaged together with the addition of other unique locations such as Lai Chi Wo and To Kwa Wan.
List of Artists: Nadim ABBAS, Ekkehard ALTENBURGER, LEE Wing Ki Kalen, LEUNG Mee Ping, MAK Hoi Shan Anson, Cédric MARIDET, Peter NELSON, NG Siu King Kingsley, Louis NIXON, Tom O'DEA, Daniel SHANKEN, WAN Lai Kuen Annie, Michael WHITTL
Curator: Janet Fong
Venues for PHY-xibition:
- Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery, Lee Shau Kee Communication & Visual Arts Building, Hong Kong Baptist University (5 Hereford Road, Kowloon Tong) AVA Gallery, Kai Tak Campus, 51 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon
- 1a space, No. 14 Cattle Depot
- Videotage, No. 13 Cattle Depot
- No. 8 Cattle Depot Shop
- No. 122 To Kwa Wan Road
Others:
- Lai Chi Wo, New Territories, Hong Kong
- Online Residency (Videotage)
- Online platforms: Facebook, Instagram and websites - Global Screenings in the public area in different cities and in Hong Kong in collaboration with other universities.
Hiddenfromview - Online Exhibition
Mar 29, 2021 – Apr 14, 2020
@1a space website
As a sequel to the exhibition Hiddenfromview happened at 1a space last Oct - Nov, the Hiddenfromview Online Exhibition is now launched as a finale of the project. It is dedicated to re-piecing a full narrative of young artists Debe Sham and Kevin Ling's residency at the Tsun Tsin Christian Academy, and their exploration of "space" with the students.
For more details, please go to our Chinese site.
