The Upper Station (photo gallery) will hold a photography exhibition cum charity sale of works by various Hong Kong photographers curated by Dr. Edwin Lai from 21 April 2011. The exhibition, entitled ‘KOTOBA’, aims to raise donation to the victims of seismic disaster in Japan. All proceeds from the sales of the works shall go to emergency and post-disaster assistance in Japan, in order to show our support to the survivors of this disaster and the relief to the affected areas.

Various Hong Kong photography artists were called together and contributed their works to this charity exhibition. Participating artists included Gavin Au, Leo Cheng, Almond Chu, Rachel Ip, Lau Chi Chung, Leong Ka Tai, Ng Sai Kit, Amy Pany, Dustin Shum, So Hing Keung, Wong Kan Tai, Blues Wong, Kacey Wong, Paul Yeung, Vincent Yu, Naoki Honjo and James Whitlow Delano.

Most of their art pieces were taken in Japan, while some of them were taken in Hong Kong to convey their regards and concern from afar. Among them, local artist and award-winning journalistic photographer Vincent Yu documented the latest situation of the affected area in his recent visit to Japan a week ago, another renowned local artist Chu Tak-wah created a collage with the photos taken when he was studying abroad in Japan. The works clearly demonstrate the close tie between the two places. We hope this exhibition will touch your heart, and will make you join our good course by purchasing one of these works for collection and charity.

KOTOBA: Hong Kong Photographers series﹣A charity show for helping Japan
Exhibition: 26 April 2011 to 12 June 2011
Every Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon - 2 pm, 3 pm - 7 pm
Free Admission
(Close on Mondays and Public Holidays)

Opening reception: 21 April 2011 (Thursday), 6 pm to 8 pm