In a society where systems are enforced to keep things in order and under control, on the surface, there appears to be no “gap” between individuals or society at large. A gap signifies a chasm in perception among individuals. At the same time, it also hints optimistically to the possibility of perfection. [Thus, the idea of a ‘gap’ in itself can be seen from two opposing platforms.]

“Please mind the platform gap” is a familiar sentence but it evokes unfamiliar meanings. A gap separates two neighboring platforms from each other. Because of the danger involved in crossing the platform, people exercise extra caution when crossing the threshold into the unknown. Artists inevitably cross a metaphorical platform in creating art. In their art, they have to make choices about what platforms they should cross / what direction they should follow.

In this exhibition, four young artists who have recently graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong place themselves in the “gap” to question and give their own individual interpretation of the meaning of this “gap”, exploring relationships between the self and society.

Participating Artists:

Tung Wing Hong. Tung was born in Hong Kong in 1989. He graduated from the Department of Fine Arts of Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2011. “In my work, I challenge mass values by creating / discovering gaps in the perceptions of individuals. Through the art object, I create a distance between the viewer and society to allow individuals get a better understanding of themselves and the gap inherent in society.”

Wong Kwok Pui, Kevyn. Wong was born in Hong Kong in 1987. He graduated from the Department of Fine Arts of Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2011. He treats art creation as a process of intervention. “A gap symbolizes the possible attainment of perfection. Creating gaps and discovering spaces that have been erased allows me to carry out a perfect crime.”

Cho Wing Ki, Winki. Winki was born in 1989 and graduated from the Department of Fine Arts of the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2011. “Imperfection is everywhere. People try to conceal that by imposing systems and order.  I, on the opposite, discover and see beauty in the imperfection of everyday life.”

Lam Pui Shan, Grace. Grace was born in 1989. She graduated from the Department of Fine Arts of the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2011. “For me, art is an endless pursuit towards finding one’s individuality through the distance and differences between oneself and the outside world.  The variations also give meaning to one’s existence.”

This exhibition is curated by the artists themselves and supported by KWG+, an art project conceived by Karin Weber Gallery hoping to give chances to new artists to curate their own show in the gallery. Workshops will be jointly organized with The HK Federation of Youth Groups Jockey Club Wang Tau Hom S.P.O.T. allowing youths to engage in art creation.