
Unpacking
無垠
「無垠」與 ‘Unpacking’ 中英兩個詞彙之間蘊含著微妙的距離。「無垠」二字象徵著遼遠而沒有邊際; 同樣地,Unpacking表達著廣闊無界限的自我探問—— 這是我們四位藝術從共感的對話下詮釋出來。
我們成長於香港,現居澳洲墨爾本。過去兩年,我們共同經歷著一個新的城市旅程。特濃咖啡、工作室、不知名的雞尾酒、特價Pizza、塔羅牌、homeade打邊爐,漸漸堆砌著新的生活形態。而這場展覽就從一份在麥當勞餐巾上手寫下的合約開始。
我們盛載著香港的生活模式及記憶,帶到新的城市,在兩地流動。我們意圖不斷紀錄
新的狀態、經歷及想法,以多媒體、互動性裝置、現成物、雕塑及陶瓷,探索個人在流動性下所引發的自我轉化,以及對時代變遷的回應。
Unpacking and 無垠 (Mo Ngan) hold subtle distance in the translation between English and Chinese. 無垠 (Mo Ngan) symbolises the boundless vastness. Stemming from the dialogue between us four artists, we interpret Unpacking as the inner search for identity and positionality that also shares the boundless nature.
We grew up in Hong Kong and now live in Melbourne. In the past two years, we’ve been experiencing a journey in a new city. Long black with extra shots, studio life, unknown cocktails, discounted pizza after six, tarot card reading, homemade hot pot, these pieces pile up and become our new life. This exhibition begins with a contract handwritten on a McDonald’s table napkin.
We carry the lifestyles and memories from Hong Kong to a new city. Flowing between two grounds, we intend to grasp our new conditions, experiences, and thoughts. Using multimedia, interactive installations, found objects, sculpture and ceramics, we explore individual transformation through mobility and response to these changing times.
Exhibiting Work
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The Precious Thing
珍而重之
(2024)
Audience's participation, found object, video, graphite on paper.
Dimensions variable.
The Precious Thing is an interactive installation that invites audience participation, and integrates with video, text, domestic objects, and drawing.
This work draws inspiration from the strong bonds among the Hong Kong members of ‘Unpacking’ settling in Australia. Amidst the flux of their environment, the exchange of ideas, care, and support within our community becomes essential in enhancing our understanding of our place and values.
In this installation, the public is invited to engage in a board game, designed by the artist, with their loved ones. This game fosters conversations and contemplation around self-care, identity, culture, and migration. The 35 questions in the game are gradually designed from daily habits to the social-political contexts, specifically responding to Hong Kong. Audience are encouraged to discuss through dialogues and papers, and also creative interactions including sharing chocolates and camera to capture the shared moments. By prompting an in-depth dialogue with self and one another in an intimate space, it encourages the free flow of thoughts, emotions, memories, and tightens connections between individuals.
Audience's Interactions
Special Thanks
Hong Kong Art School
Bowen Tam
Charlene Mak
Connie Lo
Dr. Pauline Sung
Dr. Rhoda Yuen
Dr. Willy Wong
Hayley Millar Baker
Joan Chow
Kelvin So and Natalie Tong
Lam Ka Chun
Laressa Kosloff
So Yik Kwan
Wong Ching Yi
Wong Chun Sing (Gallerieboii)
Image credit: Bowen Tam
Poster credit: Natalie Tong