香港工業發展在70年代達到了高峰期，此後從90年代開始逐漸衰落， 逐漸淡出人們的視野。縱然這些工廠大廈逐漸被人忽略，卻從未真正被遺棄。它們的用途日趨多樣化，在世事變遷中見證了這座城市的蜕變進化。攝影聯展《工廈角落》向大家呈現隱藏在這些工廠大廈背後的獨特故事與美學。
The 1970s was the peak of industrial area development in Hong Kong and has declined since the 1990s. These areas may be overlooked but have never been abandoned; their usage become more diverse and witnessed the city’s evolution. “Hidden Town” presents stories and aesthetics that line within industrial buildings.
What it matters?
獨立藝術空間WURE AREA 位於九龍灣工業區内的寶隆中心，啟發了PhotoStory創辦人劉東佩舉辦《工廈角落》，探索附近一帶工業區域不一樣的面貌和特色。何逸和林曉敏兩位攝影師受邀探索工業大廈背後的故事和細節。他們在探索香港工厦時運用各自的專長和獨特的攝影風格，向觀眾展示了工業大廈的多元面貌和活力。
WURE AREA is an independent area based in the Kowloon Industrial Area; it inspired LAU Tung-Pui, the founder of PhotoStory, to hold an exhibition to explore the features of these industrial districts. Rabbit Ho and Hiuman Lam are invited to discover stories and details behind the industrial buildings. They both captured the industrial buildings with their expertise and unique photography styles. They explored the diversity and energy of the industrial areas to audiences.
3 Highlights:
- 兩位攝影師一內一外捕捉香港工業大廈面貌。這種手法受到了攝影師Greg Girard和建築師Ian Lambot合作的九龍城寨攝影集《City of Darkness Revisited》的啟發。 何逸拍攝了工廈的外觀，並在作品中插入了卡通兔仔圖案。觀眾被邀請尋找這些隱藏的兔子圖案，探索建築物被忽視的細節。林曉敏則揭示了工廈的內部空間及特色，表現出人與建築之間的聯繫,以及建築本身的適應性。
- Two local photographers captured external and internal perspectives of industrial buildings in Hong Kong. This technique is inspired by the photobook “City of Darkness Revisited” by photographer Greg Girard and architect Ian Lambot. Rabbit Ho captured the appearance of industrial architecture and inserted cartoon bunny patterns in his works. Audiences are invited to explore the overlooked details of buildings as a game to find out the rabbit. Hiuman Ho disclosed that the internal part of the industrial buildings embodied the connection between people and buildings and the adaptability of the buildings.
- 《工廈角落》吸引觀眾關注工厦建築的特徵和隱藏的角落，例如陳舊的牆面、鐵閘的獨特圖案和政府工厦的陽台走廊。配合何逸在作品與觀眾互動的捉迷藏遊戲，突出常被忽略但具有特色的工厦元素，引導我們發掘工厦的獨有魅力。場地本身「三尖八角」的結構也呼應了展覽主題，把展覽作品巧妙放置在角落空間中，鼓勵觀眾欣賞建築物的細節美學和歲月痕跡。
- The exhibition draws the audience’s attention to industrial buildings’ features and hidden corners, such as the weathered wall, unique pattern of iron gates and balcony-like corridors in government industrial buildings. Combined with Rabbit Ho’s unique rabbit pattern in his works, interacts with audiences through “hide-and-seek” games. It highlights the distinctive elements of industrial architecture. The exhibition venue also refers to the exhibition’s subject as works are hidden in corner spaces. It encourages audiences to appreciate the details and aged textures of buildings.
Courtesy of 顯影 PhotogStory
- 「工廠單位小小一角發光」，展覽的標題靈感來自於本地樂隊KOLOR《工廠大廈》的歌詞， 希望可以在展覧反映出在工廈中人們默默耕耘的生活美學。我們可以觀察到建築物內部獨特的商鋪和活動，例如古董店和手繪瓷器作坊。陳舊的外表中，人們為這些建築賦予了嶄新的生命力，為空間注入活力，從中仍然能夠發現人們對傳統手工藝及藝術的追求。通過攝影作品，觀眾可以沉浸於慢活、悠然的氛圍之中。工廈並非僅與繁忙的工廠或破舊的倉庫相關，而是在這個瞬息萬變的世界中，屬於自己的休憩寧靜空間。
- The lyrics of a local band inspire the exhibition’s title and aim to reflect the vitality of industrial buildings. We can observe the unique shops and activities inside the buildings, such as antique stores and hand-painted porcelain factories. In contrast with time-worn appearances, humans give new life to these buildings and bring energy to spaces. Traditional hand craftsmanship can still be discovered in buildings. Audiences can immerse themselves in the slow-down and leisure atmosphere through works. Industrial buildings are not just related to busy factories or dilapidated storehouses, but rather places of stillness in the rapidly changing world.
Courtesy of 顯影 PhotogStory
Courtesy of 顯影 PhotogStory
Background – Hiuman Lam, Rabbit Ho and LAU Tung-Pui:
林曉雯是一位攝影師，同時也是「香港遺美 Hong Kong Reminiscence」的創辦人。她不僅記錄了香港的新與舊，捕捉社區之間的關係和聯繫。她於2023年和2024年舉辦了《明窗塵》和《粉麥登場》攝影展覽。並撰寫《香港遺美——香港老店記錄》一書，記錄和保存了香港過去的歷史和回憶，以喚起大家對將即將消失的舊事物的重視。
Hiuman Lam is a photographer and founder of Hong Kong Reminiscence. She recorded the “old days of Hong Kong”, not only for the tradition and evolution of Hong Kong but also for community relationships and connections. She held the photo exhibitions in 2023 and 2024. She also authored a book titled “Hong Kong Reminiscence: Document of Hong Kong’s Old Stores,” which preserves the history and memories of Hong Kong’s past, mainly focusing on elements that may disappear.
何逸的攝影及創作作品主要圍繞香港市區景觀、廢墟建築。2023年推出《大隱若兔》展覽及同名童話攝影集，將遊戲和童話元素巧妙地融合其中，為觀眾提供機會去發掘香港城市景觀中不同面貌。
Rabbit Ho is a photographer and writer who focuses on urban landscapes, heritages, and abandoned areas in Hong Kong. In 2023, he published the “Hidden Rabbit” project, which includes a photo book and exhibition that combines games and fairytales. It offers opportunities for audiences to discover different urban landscapes in Hong Kong.
劉東佩擔任攝影師、策展人和作家並推廣香港攝影發展。他策劃和組織了不少展覽包括2022年的攝影聯展《My Hong Kong 我城》以及2023年香港攝影師秦偉個展《異域狂歡──香港的南看台》。他亦是攝影平台PhotogStory的創始人，向公眾介紹攝影藝術的相關資訊。
LAU Tung-Pui promoted Hong Kong photography and cityscape through his role as a photographer, curator and writer. He curated and organised many exhibitions, including “My Hong Kong” in 2022 and Hong Kong photographer Chun Wai’s solo exhibition, “A Revelrous Heterotopia—The South Stand of Hong Kong” in 2023. He is also the founder of PhotogStory, an online photography platform that introduces information on photography art to the public.
Final Tips:
《工廈角落》展覽設於工廈中，可以多留意及發掘展覽場地工廈的細節或特色，從而對整個展覽體驗有更深入的理解和感受。
The exhibition takes place in an industrial building. You can find out the details or features of the venue building to enhance the experience.
《工廈角落》
Date:
2024. 6 . 15 – 2024. 6. 30
Venue:
WURE AREA
九龍灣宏照道11號寳隆中心B座7樓707室
Room 707, 7/F, Block B, Po Lung Centre, 11 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon