Lee Kai Chung launches WMA Commission’s interim exhibition ‘I could not recall how I got here’

WMA Commission recipient, Lee Kai-chung put together the exhibition, ‘I could not recall how I got here’ under the WMA 2017/18 theme of ‘Transition’.  Through studying historical records and objects of Hong Kong during the last years of the WWII in this commission project The Retrieval, Restoration and Predicament, Lee investigates the transition of meanings of a ‘memorial bronze statue’ brought about by the passing of time.  The interim showcase is presenting  a form of Hong Kong’s ‘transition’ with sculptures, photography, videos and installations.

WMA COMMISSION – ‘We Are Like Air’ – Book Sharing & Exhibition at Eslite Hong Kong

Co-organised by WE Press, the publisher of Xyza Cruz Bacani’s We Are Like Air, the exhibition of the same title is now showcasing at The eslite spectrum Tsim Sha Tsui Store, Hong Kong from 3 January to 17 February 2019 after its debut at the Hong Kong Arts Centre at the end of 2018.

Exhibition | 3/1(Thu)- 17/2(Thu)|Tsim Sha Tsui Store 3/F Art Book Section

Book Sharing | 13/1(Sun)15:00-16:00|Tsim Sha Tsui Store 3/F MINI FORUM

For more details, please visit https://meet.eslite.com/hk/tc/artshow/201812230001

WMA Commission – We Are Like Air, Solo Exhibition of Xyza Cruz Bacani

Filipina documentary photographer Xyza Cruz Bacani, recipient of the “Mobility” cycle of WMA Commission, will launch her solo exhibition We Are Like Air at the Hong Kong Arts Centre from 1- 20 December 2018, during which her first photo book of the same title will also be launched.

Lee Kai Chung launches WMA Commission’s interim exhibition ‘I could not recall how I got here’

WMA Commission recipient, Lee Kai-chung put together the exhibition, ‘I could not recall how I got here’ under the WMA 2017/18 theme of ‘Transition’.  Through studying historical records and objects of Hong Kong during the last years of the WWII in this commission project The Retrieval, Restoration and Predicament, Lee investigates the transition of meanings of a ‘memorial bronze statue’ brought about by the passing of time.  The interim showcase is presenting  a form of Hong Kong’s ‘transition’ with sculptures, photography, videos and installations.


About Commission

The WMA Commission invites entries for proposals from artists and photographers from both Hong Kong and the international community, to create new research...

The WMA Commission invites entries for proposals from artists and photographers from both Hong Kong and the international community, to create new research based photography work in Hong Kong, focusing on an annual theme. Project proposals must contextually relate to both the theme and to HONG KONG. A five-member Selection Panel will choose the WMA Commission recipient, who will be awarded a HKD 250,000 grant which will contribute towards production of the successful proposal and a public event featuring the completed work which will be entered into the WMA Collection.


Winner & Finalists

Mobility ‧ Commission
Mobility
Xyza Cruz BACANI
Mobility ‧ Commission
Mobility
Xyza Cruz BACANI
Mobility ‧ Commission
Mobility
Xyza Cruz BACANI

Events

1DecSat, Dec 01 - 20, 2018Exhibition Period
Mobility ‧ Commission
“We Are Like Air” A Solo Exhibition of Xyza Cruz Bacani
2018-12-01
1DecSat, Dec 01 - 20, 2018Exhibition Period
Mobility ‧ Commission
“We Are Like Air” A Solo Exhibition of Xyza Cruz Bacani
2018-12-01

News

Mobility ‧ Commission
WMA Commission – “We Are Like Air” Solo Exhibition of Xyza Cruz Bacani
2018-11-14
Mobility ‧ Commission
WMA Commission 2016/17 Recipient Announced
2017-04-13
Mobility ‧ Commission
WMA Commission – MOBILITY
Call for Proposals DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION December 2016
2016-10-15
Mobility ‧ Commission
WMA Commission – “We Are Like Air” Solo Exhibition of Xyza Cruz Bacani
2018-11-14
Mobility ‧ Commission
WMA Commission 2016/17 Recipient Announced
2017-04-13
Mobility ‧ Commission
WMA Commission – MOBILITY
Call for Proposals DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION December 2016
2016-10-15

Video

Mobility ‧ Commission
WMA Commission 2016/17 Recipient – Xyza Cruz Bacani
Mobility ‧ Commission
WMA Commission 2016/17 Recipient – Xyza Cruz Bacani