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Lau Koon-Tan: Old Hong Kong – The Way We Were 2 at EastPro Gallery
Mar
1
to Mar 16

Lau Koon-Tan: Old Hong Kong – The Way We Were 2 at EastPro Gallery

Following the success of his first photo book, Old Hong Kong – The Way We Were, in 2023, photographer Lau Koon-Tan recently published the sequel. It will accompany an exhibition titled Old Hong Kong – The Way We Were 2, which displays nearly 20 hand-made Silver Gelatin Prints.

Lau Koon-Tan has been photographed in our city for over 60 years. In the 1960s, amid economic hardship and political instability in Hong Kong, a young man emerged as a photographer dedicated to capturing the essence of his city.

From Street dentist and rickshaw driver to newspaper hawker and coolie, Lau’s photographs vividly depicted the various aspects of life, reflecting the circumstances of that era, documenting the diverse facets of society through his camera lens, and offering future generations a glimpse into the lives of those who came before them. These pictures showcase his exceptional skills and serve as a precious testament to Hong Kong’s history. Now, in his advanced years, Lau remains actively engaged in promoting photography.

Venue address: 9A, Hyde Centre, 223 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay

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Jiwye To: Wandering in Emptiness at EASTPRO Gallery
Dec
18
to Jan 20

Jiwye To: Wandering in Emptiness at EASTPRO Gallery

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EASTPRO Gallery is pleased to present “Wandering in Emptiness” – a solo exhibition of Jiwye To. In this exhibition, Jiwye exhibits his art works from the 1970s to 2000s to show his artistic concept – emptiness. His concept of emptiness was inspired by Daosim, Buddhism and Phenomenology and integrated with his personality, knowledge, academic training and life experience as well. In the paintings by Jiwye, one often finds a huge expanse of haziness which allows one to meander around. There is not a single trait of human presence. Jiwye’s landscapes are often depicted from a high vantage point with misty clouds flowing among hills and waterfalls, where the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. The works allure viewers to enter into a realm of boundlessness, in which they could give free vein to their imagination, whilst letting go and blending themselves with the objective world. In such a harmonious state which transcends time and space, one feels uninhibited, as free as a bird gliding in the sky. The aesthetic experience and sense of harmony one gains by appreciating such works is simply beyond language.

Gallery address: 9A, Hyde Centre, 223 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay

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