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Shum Kwan Yi: The Inhabitant Islets at Grotto Fine Art


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Grotto Fine Art is thrilled to announce a special presentation of the ink work installation titled "The Inhabitant Islets" by Hong Kong artist Shum Kwan Yi. The exhibition will take place at Grotto Central from September 25 to October 13. "The Inhabitant Islets" depicts nineteen deserted islands that are devoid of ferry access but remain under constant television surveillance. Through her artwork, Shum raises questions about the preservation of privacy and our living spaces.

To visit the exhibition, reservations must be made in advance. Please email info@grottofineart.com to secure your appointment.

About the artist:
Based in Hong Kong, Shum Kwan Yi, Sim attained her Master of Philosophy and Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts at The Hong Kong Baptist University. Shum specialises in ink art. Her practice narrows down the gap between traditional aesthetics and daily-life experience in seek of the covert meanings embedded in landscape painting and the new definitions of the shanshui motifs in the context of our society.

Artist Reception: Sept 27 (Wed), 5:30 - 8 pm

Gallery address: Room 2302, 23/f, Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central