The closing line of Su Shi's poem "Ding Feng Bo" from the Northern Song dynasty, "Turning my head, I see the dreary beaten track. Impervious to rain or shine, I'll have my own will." uses weather and scenery as a metaphor for the various experiences in life, leaving behind a multitude of reflections as it transcends time. For Hong Kong artist Lau Kam Hung, the combination of sunny days and the interplay of storms and calmness create the tapestry of our lives, shaping them into a complete whole. Despite their unpredictability, these experiences are essential and enriching, offering valuable lessons and growth along the way.

Lau Kam Hung’s solo exhibition, titled "Silver Lining," responds to the theme of "Rain or Shine" with real-life scenery. It also inherits the tradition of literati landscape painting and integrates it into the artwork, presenting an alternative imagination of contemporary landscape painting. While interpreting "contemporary scenarios" in an "ancient style," Lau also showcases "contemporary materials" as "ancient ink and brushstrokes." He uses graphite and silver paint as painting media to interpret contemporary landscapes in a highly distinctive style. This serves as an expression of his unique visual language, exploring and paying homage to the philosophy of ink painting that has spanned thousands of years, and constructing a space for profound and extensive interpretations.

​Opening reception: 2023.12.08 (Friday) 17:30 - 19:30

Gallery address: Shop 103 & 202, 1-2/F, Block 3 Barrack Block, Tai Kwun