《玩轉一陣間》匯集23位本地插畫師
於「荃新天地」開闢城市綠洲，與市民共享，讓創意飛翔
(2009年11月2日) 城市裡每個角落皆蘊藏著大量創意元素。正因如此，信和集團「香港藝術」最近把「荃新天地」的兩間商舖改裝作藝術空間，為參觀人士開啟都市生活的創意鑰匙。「荃新天地」是全港首創的「綠色商場」，配備多項綠色環保設施，包括「直立花園」及露天園林廣場，將自然與購物概念融合。是次更配合藝術元素，將「荃新天地」轉化為形意兼備的城市綠洲。
信和集團「香港藝術」有幸邀請到香港插畫師協會為「荃新天地」第二間商舖改頭換面，攜手策劃《玩轉一陣間》展覽。本地二十三位插畫師同心協力把1,300呎的商鋪變作創意空間，展示創意、活力及獨特風格的大型壁畫塗鴉及多件可供市民坐下歇息的立體作品。
23位插畫師透過作品表達各種超乎常人的「玩轉」方法，以幽默手法，互動和即興的視覺元素，帶領觀眾忙裡偷閒，走進幻想的國度。觀眾可跟隨各個角色在天上自由飛翔、於雲端呷一口香濃的咖啡、到郊外作刺激的探險等。創作者以跳脫手法表達正面生活態度，藉此感染蒞臨現場的觀眾，一同體驗城市綠洲的風味。
展覽期間設有即席表演(Art Jam)，讓大眾與插畫師一同創作。
開幕酒會
日期： 2009年11月6日 (星期五)
時間： 下午6時正
地點︰ 荃灣楊屋道一號荃新天地高層地下UG45a & b
玩轉一陣間 - 23位本地插畫師聯展
日期： 2009年11月7至2010年2月5日
地點︰ 荃新天地高層地下UG45a & b
以上活動均免費入場
主辦機構﹕ 信和集團「香港藝術」
策展及創作單位： 香港插畫師協會
參與插畫師:
湛紀恆, 陳永勁, 周秀青, 譚卓文, 蔡耀東, 何載欣, 官文慧, 劉婉卿, 李澤寧, 李德全, 畢奇, 李文煇, 羅美心, 盧承德, 瑪露迪, 文麗洋, 譚詩慧, 鄧依穎, 文俊, 王淑芬, 積美娜, 楊復始, 袁樹基
關於香港插畫師協會
香港插畫師協會(HKSI)為一非牟利組織，成立於1999年，是一個集合了全港最多插畫師的專業團體，目的是為推動香港插畫專業發展，並透過展覽、講座、研討及推廣，促進交流和鼓勵創作，提昇專業水平。協會成員分別為各創意工業提供插畫、動畫等專業服務，也有從事教育工作，同時積極投入個人創作，如動畫、漫畫、視覺藝術、人形玩偶等多元發展方向。
關於信和集團「香港藝術」
信和集團於2006年初創立「香港藝術」，旨在推動本地藝術發展，經常舉辦各類型展覽及藝術教育活動，將藝術融入生活。集團於旗下物業開設公共藝廊(包括灣仔中環廣場、奧海城「OC藝廊」及中港城)，並成立策展團隊，為藝術家及藝團提供展示作品的平台。除設備完善的免費場地外，「香港藝術」更提供策展、佈展施工、宣傳推廣等一站式服務，並致力藝術教育活動，以加深公眾對藝術的認識及欣賞。信和集團「香港藝術」榮獲香港藝術發展局頒發「2007香港藝術發展獎」之「藝術贊助獎」及「2008香港藝術發展獎」之「藝術贊助獎」與「藝術推廣獎」。
Sino Group’s ‘Art in Hong Kong’ presents
‘Take a Break with Art’ - Joint exhibition of 23 local illustrators
(2 November 2009) Sino Group’s ‘Art in Hong Kong’ is bringing art to two shops in Citywalk that have been temporarily converted to exhibition galleries. Citywalk, Hong Kong’s first evergreen shopping mall, is an iconic Tsuen Wan landmark located on Yeung Uk Road. Featuring a vertical garden, Citywalk offers shoppers a fun and inspiring environment.
The Hong Kong Society of Illustrators has been invited to curate and create the exhibition ‘Take a Break with Art’ in one of the shops, where 23 local illustrators will fill the 1,300 square feet shop at Citywalk with different art elements including graffiti works as well as 3D pieces in the form of chairs and benches.
The illustrators use their own unique angles to interpret the title ‘Take a Break with Art’. Inside the exhibition, viewers can find characters flying freely in the sky, enjoying a cup of coffee over the clouds and adventuring into the wild. All are invited to take a break from their hustle and bustle lives by stepping into the venue.
Art jam sessions will also be held for audience to join with the illustrators and create together.
‘Take a Break with Art’ Opening Cocktails
Date: 6 November 2009 (Friday)
Time: 6pm
Venue: UG45a&b, Upper Ground Floor, Citywalk, 1 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan
‘Take a Break with Art’ - Joint exhibition of 23 Local Illustrators
Date: 7 November 2009 – 5 February 2010
Venue: UG45a & b, Upper Ground Floor, Citywalk
Presenter: Sino Group’s ‘Art in Hong Kong’
Curator & creative unit: Hong Kong Society of Illustrators
Free admission
Enquiries: 93312499 Kikiwong www.illustrator.org.hk
2132 8600 art@sino.com www.artinhk.com
Participating illustrators:
Gary Cham, James Chan, Ching Chau, Cheapman, Terence Choi, Joyce Ho, Jan Koon, Sindy Lau, Even Lee, Joe Lee, Pucky, Gabriel Li, Maxim Lo, Tommy Lo, Melody Ma, Joey Man, Helen Tam, Elaine Tang, Man-Tsun, Jamaika Wong, Jacmila Wu, Gary Yeung, Steve Yuen
About the Hong Kong Society of Illustrators
The Hong Kong Society of Illustrators is a non-profit organisation founded in 1999 with the aim of promoting the professional stature of illustrators as well as fostering creativity in Hong Kong. The Society boosts its professional image through exhibitions, seminars, lectures and promotions. Members of the Society offer a wide variety of creative and illustration services in the fields of advertising, design, publishing, animation and education. They are also actively involved in other creative areas such as the visual arts, animation, action figures and comics.
Sino Group’s ‘Art in Hong Kong’
Dedicated to promoting local art and culture and enriching the daily lives of Hong Kong people, Sino Group initiated ‘Art in Hong Kong’ in 2006. The programme organises art exhibitions and activities at various Sino Group properties. Besides providing free venues to host art and cultural programmes, Sino Group’s ‘Art in Hong Kong’ offers curatorial support, publicity assistance and organises educational programmes to help artists introduce their works to the public. In 2008, Sino Group’s ‘Art in Hong Kong’ received the annual ‘Award for Arts Sponsorship’ for the second consecutive year from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, and the ‘Award for Arts Promotion’ for the first time.
