Para Site presents final chapter of ‘signals…瞬息’: ‘signals…here and there’

‘signals...here and there’, curated by Billy Tang and Celia Ho, marks the culmination of a journey that has unfolded throughout a six-month period and which featured 25 artists and collectives in dialogue with an experimental display structure. 

In the context of this final exhibition chapter, ‘here and there’ evokes migratory movements, both historical and contemporary, within the context of Hong Kong’s transformation as a city. Such movements not only refer to the migrations of individuals, but also encompass the continuous changes that evolve with the concept of ‘home’. As such, the exhibition frames a fluid conception of ‘here’ from ‘there’ to negotiate the divide separating various histories as well as geographical distances.

Continuing to pay homage to the expanded concept of kinetic art that emerged from Signals Gallery (1964–1966, London), ‘signals…here and there’ will feature the work of the Greek artist Panayiotis Vassilak (1925–2019) known as Takis, a pioneer of kinetic art who participated in the original Signals Gallery exhibitions. Connecting the historical origins of kinetic art to our time, this chapter of the exhibition looks to build momentum and generate a collective discussion around today’s most challenging questions.

The participating artists of ‘signals…here and there’ are Doreen Chan, Merv Espina, HASS Lab, Kulagu Tu Buvongan, Billy HC Kwok, Linda Chiu-han Lai, Jaffa Lam, Leung Chi Wo, Ghislaine Leung, Berenice Olmedo, Nibha Sikander, Wing Po So, Takis, Tang Kwok Hin, with atmospheric interventions including a publishing project by Wing Chan featuring photography by South Ho.

Opening reception 11 August 2023, 6–8pm
Gallery address: 22/F, Wing Wah Industrial Building, 677 King’s Road, Quarry Bay