Exhibition Statement
Unbeknownst to us, an hour has slipped away. Time, in its essence, bears no mark; the circle seems to be its vessel.
This exhibition is inspired by a casual exchange at a street corner, where four individuals unwittingly turned together in synchrony without conscious. Myriad possibilities unfurl—these subtle, unrecognized movements often go unnoticed. Individual actions and decisions subtly guide the collective flow; while each person retains a sense of self-awareness, it facilitates an unspoken gesture among the four.
This exhibition showcases the reflections of four artists on the changes occurring in the daily and social fabric, those transformations that transpire in a state of “unawareness.” Through diverse sensory experiences, they resurrect these overlooked fragments, inviting the audience to rediscover habits altered in the depths of the unconscious. Each artist approaches the theme from distinct angles: “Circulation,” “Numbness,” “Ruminating,” and “Habit,” presenting their insights into the essence of the “unconscious.”
Best Before Picnic — Exhibition at The Gallery of Hong Kong Art School
Exhibition Period: 22 Apr – 27 May 2025
Time: 11am – 8pm (Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays)
Venue: The Gallery of Hong Kong Art School (10/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong)
Artists: Hon NG, Cheuk Nam HO, Yuen Ling SZE, Lok Ching LAM
Opening Reception:
Date: 25 Apr 2025
Time: 6-8pm
Artists’ Biography
HO Cheuk Nam Keith was born in Hong Kong in 2002, graduated in 2022 with a Higher Diploma in Fine Art of the Hong Kong Art School, major in Painting, and enrolling in Bachelor of Art (Fine Art) co-presented from Hong Kong Art School and RMIT University, major in Sculpture.
The everyday objects encountered serve as HO Cheuk Nam’s inspiration and material source. These objects exist in opposition to their surrounding spaces, the tension between the two reflects the various ups and downs of daily life.
Hon NG was born in Hong Kong, currently enrolling in Bachelor of Art (Fine Art) co-presented by Hong Kong Art School and RMIT University, major in Painting. His works are characterized by a realist approach, capturing the poses and expressions of the figures in order to convey the complex facets of human nature. By transforming inner experiences into visual representations, his paintings exhibit keen observations of human nature and the nuances of everyday life, while also expressing his reflections on the human condition and the details of daily existence.
LAM Lok Ching, Chloe was born in Hong Kong in 2004, currently enrolling in Bachelor of Art (Fine Art) co-presented by Hong Kong Art School and RMIT University, major in Painting. LAM focuses on reforming subtle emotions as her creative foundation, through painting on familiar daily-used object to bring fragmented pieces of feelings into visions.
SZE Yuen Ling (B. 1997, Hong Kong) is a multi-disciplinary artist, undergraduated with background in Fine Arts and Psychology. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, SZE is currently furthering her education in Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) co-presented by Hong Kong Art School and RMIT University.
Her creativity is profoundly shaped by her academic background, leading her work to explore themes related to human sensory and psychological states. SZE often draws inspiration from her life experiences. She deeply appreciates the beauty of the human body and aims to express the frustrations of life through her images and sculpture-making.