Dwelling

Artists: Gavin Au Ka Yiu, Au Wah Yan, Kwan Sheung Chi, Hanison Lau Hok Shing, Leung Chi Wo, Jonathan Hoi Yat Leung, Kimhoo So & Ahong Cheung, Samuel Adam Swope, Tsang Chui Mei, Wong Chun Hei, Kacey Wong, Yeung Hok Tak Curated by Jeff Leung The exhibition engages with the issue of space and examines three aspects. ‘Space for Practice’ focuses on the physical space that is in actual use, the limits and control implied or directly shown through its manipulation/operation, which reflects the common quality of people utilising compact space and reveals symbols of a socioeconomic class symbol ingrained in different homes. ‘Space out of Space’ examines how individual space is created beyond the constraints of physical space as the artists extend their private space in a non-confrontational way, they employ immediate spatial tactics in a predetermined space to create a self-sustained ‘Little Paradise’.Finall, ‘Space as a Metaphor’ portrays space as a site for ‘signification' through the work of the artists. The exhibition invites viewers to re-imagine, through the artists’ experiences, their own living spaces in various perspectives and opens up possibilities for its imaginative use. Opening reception: Friday, 3 July 2009 at 6:00pm