always
22/11/2022 – 12/12/2022
Event Space, 1/F, Central Market
15/12/2022 – 26/02/2023
PMQ
HG10 – HG12 & HG19
Opening Hours
Mon – Sun 11:00 – 20:00
*Closed on the first two days of the Lunar New Year (22/01/2023 & 23/01/2023)
Free Admission
Curatorial Statement
From a spark of awareness to a series of action, behaviour is gradually formed and becoming a custom.
Our response to environmental issues often begins with a blink of idea. To recycle and reuse is like a centre origin point, connecting different actions under the radius of similar concept, forming a continual round. This seemingly endless circular momentum, if we look at it from a slightly tilted angle, we see a dynamic movement going forward, picking up strength from each looping and extend into an ever going path.
Through this dynamic line, design connects people, objects and communities. From here, we can trace the origin to find out where design ideas come from, how it is closely related to our living and environment, affecting different aspects of daily life.
Today, we realise that environmental protection is not solely about using eco-friendly materials, but all solutions must be achieved through careful planning, design and efficient use of resources. Also, the definition of sustainable development should not simply remain at the material level, but to extend to a metaphysical implication. Our cultural heritage, tradition, and aesthetics indeed are nutrients that shape our unique temperament and provide a continuous supply of inspiration nourishing our future development.
Keep going, always by design.
Curator
Benny Au
Created original characters and design Amazing Twins in mid-1990s while his works were premiered in Japan. Benny has always been focusing on graphic design and exhibition curation projects. His design practice reflects his unusual perspective and approach to visual arts, and he is skilled at using materials and printing as his design language. In 2003, he founded miniminigallery in the studio, where he invites creative units from all over the world to participate in creative sharing and exhibitions.
Benny is often invited to participate in design exhibitions worldwide, judge and speak for international design competitions and forums. In 2022, he was invited by D&AD Awards as the jury president of the graphic design category. His works are collected by a number of international museums and art galleries. Benny is now a member of Tokyo Type Directors Club, Japan Graphic Design Association, Hong Kong Designers Association and Shenzhen Graphic Design Association.
Teresa Chan
Graduated from University of British Columbia, Parsons School of Design and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University majoring in Psychology and Design. Teresa has played a key role in organising and planning for large scale exhibitions including SEVEN – Top Japanese Art Directors, Tokyo TDC Exhibition in Hong Kong, Here is Zine. Here is Hong Kong, various editions of Shenzhen Hong Kong Design Exhibition, Kanji Exhibition, A Snap beyond Borders: Hong Kong Theatre and Performance Photography, and other local and overseas design exhibitions.
Teresa is the curator of miniminigallery in Hong Kong, specialising in design exhibition, creative event planning and design management.