On the Appian Way, Spartacus and his rebel army have just been decimated. Cornered by the ambitious Senator Crassus and his loyal counter forces, the rebel is issued an ultimatum: Identify Spartacus dead or alive and the rest of the rebellious slaves will be spared.

After 6 long months of fiercely engaging in ideological and spiritual power struggles between the students and their course leader, Are You Spartacus creativity thinking course has now reached its ultimate conclusion, and destinies of the 5 individuals are about to reveal themselves. At time of writing, a black swan event has already taken place, paving the way for an unexpected, even explosive outcome. The stake of this graduation show has just gone up another notch: there will be blood, and some.

Some say, knowing the path is vastly different from walking the path. Without a good understanding on why we do what we do under the sun, we’ll also fail to substantiate the how and what. Thus continue to be lost in a sea of contradictions and confusions, unable to escape the vicious cycle of the current sad state of affairs. The past 6 months will cease to have any meaning; the name Spartacus will be inevitably erased and fade into oblivion, sooner not later.

It is therefore with a sadden heart to announce here in advance of the news of the fall of 2 Spartans.

Still, the show must go on. In a surprising twist of fate, the film crew of the video documentary came forth, challenged the Spartacus high council for their role to fulfil that epic destiny, to prove to the public what it means to be Spartacus: it’s ideal or nothing, be it death or glory. Reminding us of the parable of the wedding feast (Matthew 22:1-14). We also think it’s about equality and inclusivity.

Together, this 4 members film crew will collectively create a site specific installation to express their resulting thoughts and feelings from the past 6 months, reflecting on the same questions which were put before each student: What is the message the artist is trying to convey through art-making? How to communicate and influence the viewers in order the share their personal impressions? Does the work manage to reflect the artist’s intention, sentiment, emotion and perspective in a profound artistic and personal capacity? In short: Why do we want to make art?

Gallery address: G/F, no.2, Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan