【Geometry of the Sentiments】Exhibition Announcement
All things new start decaying at the moment they become newer
1a space proudly presents "Geometry of the Sentiments," a captivating six-month exhibition that will unfold from January to June 2024. This extraordinary endeavor will be divided into three distinct phases, each unraveling the mesmerizing transformation of 1a space's gallery space into a living artwork. Immerse yourself in the realm of artistic exploration as this exhibition pushes the boundaries of spatial creativity. Moreover, prepare to be enthralled by a diverse array of public programs that will enhance your experience and foster a vibrant sense of community. Join us on this remarkable journey and witness the harmonious fusion of space and art.
Curatorial Statement
Lights off
the empty exhibition space
Hollow
Dark
it has nothing
it has only itself
Without exhibits, the exhibition space is just being there and waits for the next rebirth
each exhibition is a rebirth of the exhibition space and becomes a new self
Then
you read a promotional leaflet
you read an exhibition title
you write down the date and time
you plan to go to this exhibition
Then
on the day you have written down
you walk to somewhere which is either familiar or unfamiliar
you walk into an exhibition space
you see an exhibition about the exhibition space itself
you see it showing itself within it
and then
you ask
where the works are
this is just
an empty and dilapidated
field of nothing
Later
I write down the day
I walk to somewhere which is either familiar or unfamiliar
I walk into an exhibition space
I see an exhibition about the exhibition space itself
I see it showing itself within it
I hear the voices of this exhibition space
I read the whispers of thoughts of this exhibition space
I see the images of memories of this exhibition space
Later
as he wished
he touched the moment of its rebirth
he touched its transformed body and soul
he measured its emotions within it
and offered
even the ambiguous
Unrecognizable
geometry
Curator Introductioin
Chang Hoi Wood
Born in Hong Kong and studied architecture. After graduation, he practised at EDGE Design Institute and oversaw the project "Suitcase House, Commune by the Great Wall" (Beijing 2002). From 2003 to 2005, he was the artist-in-residence at the Akademie Schloss Solitude in Stuttgart, Germany. He then joined The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and taught design. His works have been presented in exhibitions, screenings and performances in Hong Kong, U.K. and Germany over the years. He curated and organised projects and exhibitions “Building . Power”, Architecture Exhibition in Los Angeles "Island_Peninsula - Glamor, Efficiency, Orderliness & Constant Change: Making of the Hong Kong Architecture Landscape", JCCAC Festival feature exhibition "Dimension of Living: A House is", “Hong Kong Interior Design Week”, etc. He is currently coordinating Place-making and Arts Tech projects funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
Participating Artists
< Geometry of the Sentiments — all things new start decaying at the moment they become newer >
Curator｜Chang Hoi Wood
Participating Artists｜Chang Hoi Wood, Kachi Chan, Haynie Sze, Wong Chun Hoi, Obie Chan, Donald Wu, Lincoln Yeh, Yik Wing Chun
Venue｜1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village
< Phase 1 >
| ○ | The cyclical movement of things toward renewal (the repeated interruptions of continuity) and the possible encountering of the accidentals (the "first-time" without commitment, or as spectacles)
Exhibition Period｜27 - 28 January 2024 (Spectacle 1)
｜3 – 4 February 2024 (Spectacle 2)
Time｜11:00 - 19:00
< Phase 2 >
｜△｜A pretended resemblance of thing that can never again be itself (a virtual yet eternal thing that never existed or once existed)
Exhibition Period｜9 March – 14 April 2024
Time｜11:00 - 19:00
< Phase 3 >
｜□｜ The endless delay of the imagined ideal state (always unattainable) and turning into an idea making it eternal
Exhibition Period｜1 June – 30 June 2024
Time｜11:00 - 19:00
Further details for each stage will be shared here. So, stay tuned!