Artists: Jaffa Lam, Jamsen Law, Anthony Yeung
Artist Talk with Performance : 9 May 2009 (Sat), 3pm – 6pm

1a space proudly presents an alternative sound sculpture exhibition Work in Sculpture this May, curated by sculpture artist Jaffa Lam. Opening reception will be held on Friday, May 8, 2009.

The next day after the opening (9 May / 3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. ) will be equally eventful that holds audience in eager anticipation. There will be an artist talk and a sound performance. Work in Sculpture brings together some of the most prominent artists in their respective fields.

The exhibition features sculpture artist Jaffa Lam, video artist Jamsen Law and sound artist Anthony Yeung – all having a longstanding interest in their specialties and a sharp appetite for meaningful cross‐disciplinary collaborations. Revolving around the theme of “sculptures”, they will join hands to transform the gallery space into a large scale sculptural landscape. You are cordially invited to witness this site‐specific, intermedia and time‐based mega sound sculpture, and to experience the art of experimental interaction. Catalogues will be published after the exhibition, which will be construed as an extended inquiry.

Concepts
“Sculptures” is not, per se, an unacquainted word to the Hong Kong audience. In all likelihood, the greater part of the public, prone to initially associate the word to certain “object(s)” at a park, on a street or in front of a building.

The symptoms of China Fever are spreading to Hong Kong in the form of Individual Visit Scheme. Patchy art projects initiated by property tycoons are chain reactions to the sudden boost of tourist trade – as well as the fervent response sparked by the West Kowloon Cultural District project. Artists are commissioned to create art for a variety of private spaces such as shopping malls, hotels and luxury estates. Among others, three‐dimensional sculptural arts have become
one of the focal points.

Definitions of sculptures have evolved through ages. What is meant by “sculptures” in the contemporary art world? Are they exhibits in museums, objects in public spaces or art undertakings to be fulfilled? Are there alternatives for sculptures as an art form? As a metropolitan city, Hong Kong’s art/cultural scene is experiencing yet another revival. Being one of the most important genres in contemporary art, sculptural arts are on a mission to make some noises to reflect the needs of our time – both artistically and educationally.