為了紀念創作40年的里程碑，利志達於本年3月30日至4月23日期間，取址「海港城美術館」舉行《大道其中》展覽，展出他於2023年繪畫的最新大型畫布作品，以及40年來從未曝光的珍藏黑白漫畫故事原稿及彩色插畫作品原稿，帶領參觀者探索這位漫畫大師的創作歷程，感受他對漫畫的堅持與熱愛。
In celebration of his 40-year journey in comic creation, Li Chi Tak will hold In the Path exhibition at the Gallery by the Harbour in Harbour City from 30th March to 23rd April 2023, debuting his latest works on large canvas created this year, as well as a selection of his original drawings of his black-and-white comics and colourful illustrations of the past 40 years, offering visitors a fascinating journey to explore his captivating creations that manifest his persistence and passion in comics.
Why it matters:
香港著名漫畫家利志達，1982年起投稿到漫畫雜誌，從此展開了漫畫創作生涯，以風格強烈的細膩筆法和懾人構圖著稱，廣受香港、日本、法國及歐美漫畫迷歡迎，享有「香港獨立漫畫之父」的美譽。利志達充滿個性的筆觸和藝術風格，吸引了大量本地及海外漫畫迷熱烈追捧。
Li Chi Tak, dubbed the “Godfather of Hong Kong indie comics”, started his career in 1982 by submitting his works to comic magazines. Since then, his distinctively delicate drawing style and stunning composition have won the hearts of countless comic lovers in Hong Kong, Japan, France, the United States and Europe. Featuring a distinctive art style, the comics of Li Chi Tak are well sought-after in Hong Kong and worldwide.
3 Hightlights:
．2016年，利志達獲邀參加法國「安古蘭國際漫畫展」所舉辦的「香港大法師——利志達個人展」，為首位在該著名漫畫展舉行展覽的香港漫畫家，隨後更獲邀參加「當羅浮宮遇見漫畫」計劃，出版《蟾宮事變》，亦為香港第一人。
．今次在香港舉行的《大道其中》展覽，除了展示大型新作之外，更會首次展出利志達從事創作以來的大量原稿，而他為了準備是次展覽，翻箱倒篋，搬出經年作品重新整理，根據他自己所言：「彷彿再一次翻閱那麼多年來的愛恨情仇。」
．除了漫畫創作，他也涉足商業插畫，獲不少國際品牌委約創作。2023年參與第二屆「港漫動力」——香港漫畫支援計劃，武俠新作《十三箭》推出在即，掀開異色奇觀新一章。
． In 2016, Li Chi Tak became the first Hong Kong comic artist to hold a solo exhibition, entitled “Li Chi-tak, Hong Kong Wizard”, at the prestigious Angoulême International Comics Festival in France. He was also the first Hong Kong comic artist to participate in the BD Louvre project, alongside with publishing the comic book titled Moon of the Moon.
．Putting together the In the Path exhibition, Li Chi Tak has reviewed and organized his works of the past 40 years. He remarks, “It feels like going through the love-hate relationship I have had with comics in all these years.”
．Besides comics, Li Chi Tak also works with international brands to produce commercial illustrations. With the support from the 2nd edition of “HK Comics Support Programme”, his latest martial hero-themed comic book, namely Heroes, will be launched in 2023.
Background – Li Chi Tak:
利志達，香港著名漫畫家，從事漫畫創作逾40年，被稱為「香港獨立漫畫之父」及「香港大友克洋」，是本地漫畫界奇葩。利志達的漫畫創作生涯自1982年投稿到漫畫雜誌正式展開，1987年自資出版首本個人漫畫集《同門少年》，其後出版不輟，重要作品包括《黑俠》、《刺秦》、《石神》、《天妖記》及《特務K》等，也著有《香港新風景》、《眼劇場》及《刻毒》等多本短篇故事結集，作品類型多變，跨躍科幻、武俠、動作、愛情、懸疑及靈異等，時而驚險，時而奇情，時而稚趣，讓讀者大開眼界。
Li Chi Tak, dubbed the “Godfather of Hong Kong indie comics” and the “Katsuhiro Otomo of Hong Kong”, is a renowned Hong Kong comic artist who has been working in the field for over 40 years. Li Chi Tak started his career in 1982 by submitting his works to comic magazines. In 1987, he self-published Tong Men Shao Nian, his first strikingly compelling comic book, followed by a number of well-acclaimed major works including Black Mask, Assassins, Spirit, Tian Yao Ji and K, as well as short comic stories including Selected Works of JackLCT 86-89, Eye Theatre, and Vicious. Covering different genres including fiction, martial heroes, action, romance, mystery and thriller, his works are astonishing, fascinating and amusing, offering his readers ceaseless surprises.
Final Tips:
同場發售利志達的最新作品《大道其中》個人畫集以及多款限量版精品，漫畫迷及藝術愛好者不容錯過。
His latest publication In the Path artworks collection book and limited-edition souvenir items will be available for comic and art lovers to purchase on-site.
利志達《大道其中》展覽
Li Chi Tak In the Path Exhibition
Date:
2023.3.30 – 2023.4.23
Venue:
海港城美術館
香港海港城海洋中心二階207號舖
Gallery by the Harbour
Shop 207, Level 2, Ocean Center, Harbour City, Hong Kong
Courtesy to the gallery and the artist