在繁忙的現代社會中，我們常常忽略了生活中的細節和深層的情感交流。然而，在Touch Gallery開幕的「禮物」雙人展，將為忙碌的都市人帶來一絲溫暖與反思。這次展覽是一場視覺盛宴，更是一次心靈的觸動，展示了廖井梅和許劍豪兩位藝術家如何透過油畫來探討「禮物」這一主題的多重含義。
Amidst our often chaotic and fast-paced urban lives, it’s easy to miss the finer details and deeper emotional connections that enrich our existence. However, the recent “The Gift” joint exhibition at Touch Gallery offers a rare pause, inviting us to explore the myriad interpretations of “gift” through the oil paintings of Liu Cheng Mui and Phillip Hui.
Why it matters:
由著名藝術家廖井梅與許劍豪的油畫聯展——「禮物」。禮物所 承載的人與人之間的情感連結，能超越時間而永存。對廖井梅而言，「禮物」不僅是物質的給予，更是情感的交流。她的畫作經常從日常生活中汲取靈感，無論是朋友間隨意的小禮物，還是對家人無言的愛，都是她創作的原動力。
許劍豪的作品則呈現了截然不同的風格。他的畫作專注於香港的都市景觀，將城市的繁華與消逝的角落交織在一起，創造出一個現實與幻想融合的視覺空間。透過豐富而細膩的色彩運用，許劍豪不僅捕捉了城市的動態美，也表達了對香港這座城市深厚的情感與記憶。
The theme of “Gift” drives this compelling oil painting exhibition by esteemed artists Liu Cheng Mui and Phillip Hui. Here, ‘gift’ transcends its usual material connotations, symbolising emotional exchange and timeless connection. Liu Cheng Mui’s artistry delves into the essence of everyday interactions, highlighting the emotional depth in simple acts of giving, whether tokens between friends or silent affirmations of familial love. Each piece invites viewers to reflect on the often-overlooked joys in their daily lives.
Phillip Hui offers a contrasting yet complementary perspective. His paintings capture the vibrant urban landscapes and quieter, fading memories of Hong Kong. Through a masterful blend of reality and imagination, Hui crafts dynamic and introspective scenes, portraying the city’s energy alongside its more contemplative, forgotten corners. His use of rich, evocative colours brings out the urban environment’s unique beauty and personal nostalgia.
3 Highlights:
- 廖井梅的作品中，有很多常見的日常小物，如一個繽紛的玩偶或一本翻閱至破的書，這些都被轉化成帶有深刻情感的藝術表達。在廖井梅的筆下，這些看似平凡的物件被重新賦予了意義，讓人重新審視這些生活中的小確幸。
- Liu’s artworks transform ordinary objects—a child’s toy, a well-thumbed book—into profound statements on human connection. Her ability to find depth in the mundane challenges viewers to appreciate life’s small, joyful details.
- 許劍豪的畫作讓人感受到每一個角落都有其獨特的故事和歷史，這些被時間遺忘的片段，就像是給未來的一份珍貴禮物。
- Phillip Hui’s paintings tell a distinct story, capturing moments of a city that seem ordinary yet are laden with personal and collective memories. These urban scenes invite viewers to explore the narrative layers and historical textures of Hong Kong.
- 「禮物」雙人展不僅展示了兩位藝術家對於個人與社會的深刻觀察，更是一次思考現代人與物質、記憶之間關係的機會。觀展的人們或許會在畫面中找到自己的影子，感受到那些被日常忽略的美好瞬間。
- “The Gift” exhibition not only showcases the keen observations of Liu Cheng Mui and Phillip Hui on a societal and personal level but also offers a space for visitors to reflect on their relationships with objects, places, and memories. It’s an invitation to rediscover and cherish the unnoticed ‘gifts’ we encounter daily.
藝術有力量連結過去與未來，「禮物」雙人展正是透過廖井梅與許劍豪的獨特視角，讓我們重新發現和欣賞生活中的每一份「禮物」。
Art bridges the gap between past and future, and the “The Gift” exhibition at Touch Gallery exemplifies this, providing a platform for Liu Cheng Mui and Phillip Hui to share their unique visions. It’s a celebration of the every day and the extraordinary, urging us to pause and appreciate the richness embedded in every moment.
Background — Liu Cheng Mui and Phillip Hui
廖井梅 (b. 1968) 生於北京，1988年畢業於中央美術學院附中，同年考入中央美術學院，修讀 一年後獲文化部獎學金留學前蘇聯。1996年畢業於俄國國立蘇里柯夫美術學院，獲藝術碩士 學位。曾任教於北京中央美術學院。中國美術家協會會員。任教香港大學，香港中文大學專業進修學院。
Liu Cheng Mui (b. 1968) was born in Beijing. In 1988, she graduated from the Affiliated High School of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and was admitted to the Central Academy of Fine Arts the same year. After studying for a year, she was awarded a scholarship by the Ministry of Culture to study in the former Soviet Union. In 1996, she graduated from the Russian State Surikov Academy of Fine Arts with a Master’s in Fine Arts. She has taught at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and is a member of the China Artists Association. She has also taught at the University of Hong Kong and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
許劍豪(b.1981)出生於香港，於2007年完成倫敦中央聖馬丁學院藝術文憑課程，2011年獲澳 洲皇家墨爾本理工大學頒授藝術文學學位。許氏以油畫和素描為主要創作媒介，從東西方古典繪畫作品中汲取藝術元素，以寓意式的意 念和虚構的場境來表達人性、現實生活和不同際遇，探尋人與環境之間並存的微妙關係。許氏的作品既帶有個人內心寫照的抒發，亦為現實世界的縮影。
Phillip Hui (b. 1981) was born in Hong Kong. He finished the diploma of Art from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design London in 2007. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 2011. Phillip uses oil painting and sketching as his main mediums, taking art elements from classical Eastern and Western art. He creates his art with allegorical ideas and fictional scenes to express human nature and different encounters in real life. Phillip also explores the relationship and coexistence between people and the environment. Phillip’s works are a personal expression of inner feelings and a reflection of the real world.
Final Tips:
是次展覽的作品，是藝術家送給自己的一份禮物和祝福，也是送給每一位觀眾的禮物，提醒我們珍惜那些在忙碌生活中稍縱即逝的美好。
The artworks in the exhibition are gifts and blessings from the artists to themselves, as well as to every viewer, reminding us to cherish the fleeting moments of beauty in our busy lives.
「禮物」雙人展 | ” The Gift” Joint Exhibition
Date:
2024. 7. 05 – 2024. 8. 02
Venue:
香港中環荷李活道 10 號 大館3 座 203 室
Room 203, 2/F Block 3 Barrack Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, HK
Courtesy of Liu Cheng Mui, Phillip Hui and Touch Gallery