The three artists in this joint exhibition – Waverly Wong, Toby Wong, and Maria Cheung – come from diverse backgrounds. It is hard to believe they studied together at the Hong Kong Art School and RMIT University School of Art, a fascinating twist of fate that can also serve as a source of inspiration. The ideas that sparked from their unexpected encounter developed into the central theme of this exhibition.

These three artists believe that once the “random thoughts mechanism” is activated, it is as if our senses, consciousness, and mind are freely wandering, giving rise to fragmented thoughts that are, in fact, “gifts to artists”. By closely observing these random thoughts, they can reflect on the present and transform them into deeply personal creations, a process of recognizing and integrating their authentic selves.

Opening Reception 17 Aug 2024, 3pm – 5pm

Artist Sharing and Guided Tour

Session 1: 17 Aug 2024, 3:30pm

Session 2: 31 Aug 2024, 3:30pm

Gallery address: 10/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

After three years, Elaine Chiu's latest solo exhibition The World Map from Hong Kong will feature the artist's current series of canvas and paper paintings to explore the urban landscape of Hong Kong after the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown during that time has prompted artists to use visual methods to reflect on what peace and balance are. In this exhibition, the canvas has become an "experimental map" in Elaine Chiu's works. She uses different colour blocks and pixels to test new order and balance and draws imaginary maps one after another based on Hong Kong's vision to find the answer in her heart.

Curated by Dr KK Chan.

Opening Ceremony: 03.19 5-8 pm

Venue address: HKAC Diana Cheung Experimental Gallery, 3F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Wanchai

The CREATORS FOR TOMORROW initiative, launched by the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) in 2020, nurtures and supports emerging artists and curators in Hong Kong. It provides practical experiences in program planning, creation, and execution, helping participants launch their professional careers in the arts.

To ensure sustainable development, HKAC has initiated the group exhibition To Morrow and Beyond. It enhances exposure for the awardees of the 1st and 2nd editions, witnesses their growth in the art industry, and fosters knowledge exchange among participants.

Artist (In alphabetical order):

André Chan, Cheng Chi Chi, Dave Chow, Epical Chamber (Leung Ka Man，Ocean Leung), Avery Lau, Connie Lo, Tang Kwong San Winsome Wong, Yuen Nga Chi, Zoie Yung

Venue address: Pao Galleries, 5/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Wan Chai

The exhibition “Digital Shape of Ceramics” features works from sixteen alumni and teaching staff of Hong Kong Art School, including five ceramicists and eleven students, who recently participated in the short course “Experimental 3D Clay Printing”. The main objective is to explore the possibilities of clay 3D printing, as a stand-alone method of making, or to act as an enhancement to other traditional ways of making. Creations include scanning real-life objects and constructing 3D models using AI technology. By utilizing 3D printing, ceramicists can create intricate designs with greater ease and precision, resulting in more complex meshes and curves that are otherwise challenging to replicate through alternative methods. “In time 3D printing will just become considered part of the ceramic tradition.” — Jonathan Keep. 3D printing technology has opened up new ways of making, allowing artists to bring complicated ideas to life.

Opening reception: Opening: 16 Feb 2024 | 6:30pm

Gallery address: 10/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai,

Vroom Vroom encapsulates a driving technique that intricately orchestrates the manipulation of vehicular or mechanical apparatus, deftly navigating the delicate balance between regulated order and spontaneous tumult. In the transitional space of HKAC Diana Cheung Experimental Gallery, Dave Chow revolved around a nuanced interplay of control and chaos as the subject-matter for his first solo exhibition, exploring sculptural language of monumental- sized sculptures made with composite materials, as it pertains to the paradoxical coexistence of speed and power, alongside fragility and peril.

Drawing a parallel to the experience of flying at near-light speeds in the cosmos, as scientists simulate the momentary vistas that swiftly expand and dissolve into an abyss of infinite darkness, the exhibition space, delineated a a dimly lit corridor composed predominantly of rubber materials, sets ablaze by the compelling escape of light from low-intensity reflective surfaces. 

Venue: Diana Cheung Experimental Gallery, 3/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Wan Chai

HKAS HDFA Student Show 2023 showcases the learning journey of the Higher Diploma in Fine Art program at Hong Kong Art School in the past academic year. This exhibition presents a selection of learning achievements. It displays a group of passionate art lovers, under the interaction of teaching and learning, their initial exploration results of contemporary art with different mediums and creative methods.

Artists: Students from the School’s Higher Diploma in Fine Art programme

Opening Ceremony: 10 June 2023 (Sat) | 3pm
Venue: The Gallery of Hong Kong Art School, 10/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

“Lasting Impressions” showcases a work collection by three alumnae of Hong Kong Art School, who graduated from the Fine Art programmes co-presented by the School and RMIT University, Australia. Now they are the lecturers of the School, through this showcase they convey their roles, experiences and creative journey engaged here.

Hong Kong Art School Showcase Series @ Jockey Club Atrium
This series consists of two showcases, which are curated by Subject Coordinators / Lecturers of Hong Kong Art School with specialization correspondingly in the following four major disciplines: Ceramics, Painting, Photography and Sculpture.

The Jockey Club Atrium may be a challenging space for showcasing artworks, however it is exactly this challenge that ignites the interest of the curators. Alumni and students of Hong Kong Art School are invited to make use of this space with their creative thoughts and touches, turning it into a showcasing area full of experimental and inspiring discoveries.

Participating Artists : LEE Pik Wai Louise | Sin Long Yee Stephanie | LO Man Him Virginia
Curator : TSANG Chui Mei

Venue address: Jockey Club Atrium, G/F – 4/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai

"I close my eyes and take a breath; murmurs levitate within the depths of my body. The world outside the room is beaming with light. Air rushes into my hollow body—nearly rupturing my skin as if it is the surface of a soap bubble. "
In his book “The Poetics of Space”, French philosopher Gaston Bachelard examines the house as an analogy to the human soul, maintaining that we can learn to abide within ourselves by remembering the houses in which we have found shelter, because houses “are in us as much as we are in them”. In her first solo exhibition “Murmuring in a Glass Tube”, artist Connie Lo imagines the body as a room as she presents a series of prints, sounds and three-dimensional works to depict the bodily abyss.
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Connie Lo graduated from the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) programme co-presented by RMIT University and Hong Kong Art School in 2015. She subsequently completed a Masters of Arts (Fine Arts) degree at the University of Leeds in 2018.

Opening: 2022.6.18 (SAT), 16:00

Venue address: Diana Cheung Experimental Gallery, 3/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, Wan Chai