去年，觀眾驚訝於麥頌恩超擬真的港幣繪畫作品，這些作品的逼真程度甚至引來警方調查假鈔疑慮，這一事件在藝術界引起了轟動。為了進一步探討這種藝術表達形式，今年Touch Gallery特別舉辦了「為何寫實」的第二季聯展，邀請七位藝術家參展，他們用各自獨特的方式重新演繹寫實主義。

Last year, audiences were astonished by Grace Mak’s hyper-realistic paintings of Hong Kong dollars. These paintings were so lifelike that they even prompted a police investigation into the suspicion of counterfeit currency, causing a sensation in the art world. To further explore this form of artistic expression, Touch Gallery specially organised the second season of the “True to Form” exhibition this year, inviting seven artists to participate, each reinterpreting realism in their unique ways.

Why it matters:

七位藝術家們通過不同的方式重新演繹寫實主義，深入探索了寫實藝術的意義和彼此獨特的表達方式：奧村晃史以獨特的視角探索人與動物的關係，反映人類社會的縮影。 黃澤雄將雜誌封面、服裝和動物形象結合，引發觀眾對自身處境的思考。鄧梓俊的寫實食物作品彷彿賦予了食物以靈魂，細節生動逼真。麥頌恩的寫實繪畫和裝置藝術，引發觀眾思考個人在社會中的自我。麥家欣描繪具象的金魚街，成為通向內心世界的窗口。鄧澍豐以畫筆記錄生活周遭人物，呈現這個時代的群像。廖肇謙以香港故事和傳說為創作素材，描繪虛擬而富視覺衝擊的玩具和場景。

The seven artists reinterpret realism through different approaches, profoundly exploring the significance of realistic art and their unique modes of expression: Akifumi Okumura explores the relationship between humans and animals, reflecting the microcosm of human society. Chak Hung Wong combines magazine covers, clothing, and animal imagery, prompting viewers to think about their circumstances. Steven Tang’s realistic food artworks seem to endow food with a soul, with lively and lifelike details. Grace Mak’s realistic paintings and installation art prompt viewers to think about the self in society. Ka Yan Mak depicts the tangible Goldfish Street, becoming a window into the inner world. Shue Fung Tang uses his brush to record the characters around him, presenting a portrait of this era. Siu Him Liu uses Hong Kong stories and legends as creative material, depicting fictional yet visually striking toys and scenes.

3 Highlights:

• 奧村晃史透過其作品探索人與動物之間的關係，這些作品使觀眾能夠從更宏觀的角度審視自身與自然的連結。黃澤雄則選擇將雜誌封面、服裝和動物形象融合，這種獨特的組合激發了觀眾對當代文化及身份認同的反思。
• Akifumi Okumura explores the relationship between humans and animals through his works, allowing viewers to examine their connection with nature from a broader perspective. Chak Hung Wong chooses to merge magazine covers, clothing, and animal imagery, a unique combination that stimulates reflection on contemporary culture and identity.

• 鄧梓俊專注於食物的寫實描繪，其作品不僅細節逼真，更仿佛賦予食物以生命，使平凡的食物呈現出不平凡的藝術價值。麥頌恩則繼續其超擬真繪畫和裝置藝術的探索，讓觀眾思考個人在社會中的位置和角色。麥家欣的金魚街系列作品成為通往內心世界的窗口，她透過具象的畫面引導觀眾進入更加私人和內省的空間。鄧澍豐的作品則記錄了生活中的普通人物，這些群像表達了當代社會的多樣性和複雜性。
• Steven Tang focuses on the realistic depiction of food, his works not only providing lifelike details but also seemingly giving life to ordinary food, presenting it with extraordinary artistic value. Grace Mak continues her exploration of hyper-realistic painting and installation art, encouraging viewers to consider their position and role in society. Ka Yan Mak’s Goldfish Street series becomes a window to the inner world, guiding viewers into a more personal and introspective space through tangible imagery. Shue Fung Tang’s works record ordinary characters from life, expressing the diversity and complexity of contemporary society.

• 廖肇謙則選擇以香港的故事和傳說為靈感，創作出虛擬而富有視覺衝擊力的玩具和場景，這些作品既具有本土色彩，也呈現出普遍的想象力和創造力。這是藝術家們對寫實主義的一次深入探索，也是對觀眾理解真實與虛構、表象與本質間微妙關係的一次挑戰，讓大家思考和探索藝術與現實界限的機會。隨著展覽的開幕，公眾的反應無疑將成為這場藝術盛宴的重要一環。大家不妨親自前往大館Touch Gallery，親身體驗這場視覺與思想的盛宴。
• Siu Him Liu chooses Hong Kong’s stories and legends for inspiration, creating fictional yet visually impactful toys and scenes. These works not only carry local color but also showcase universal imagination and creativity. This is a deep exploration by the artists into realism, challenging the audience’s understanding of the subtle relationships between reality and fiction, appearance and essence. It offers an opportunity to ponder and explore the boundaries between art and reality. As the exhibition opens, the public’s reaction will undoubtedly become an integral part of this artistic feast. Everyone is encouraged to visit the Tai Kwun Touch Gallery to experience this feast of vision and thought firsthand.

Background — Touch Gallery

Touch於2018年正式開幕，由香港得獎陶藝家、收藏家、金繼藝術家及講師王森先生（Enders Wong）成立。坐落於交織歷史與藝術的大館，從一個陶藝展覽及體驗空間發展成三個獨立而又互相呼應的空間，透過創新多元的展覽，為遊走於三館之間的觀眾帶來啟發和觸動。

Founded in 2018 by Ceramist, Kintsugi artist, educator, and collector Mr. Enders Wong in Tai Kwun, Central, where history and art are intertwined. Touch Gallery has developed from a ceramics specialised gallery to three independent and mutually echoing contemporary art gallery spaces. Through innovative and diverse exhibitions, we bring inspiration to our audiences.

Final Tips:

寫實主義旨在透過精確而無修飾的描繪，真實反映日常生活和社會現實。

Realism aims to depict everyday life and social realities with precision and without embellishment.

True to Form: The Power of Depicting Reality II
Date:
2024. 8. 06 – 2024. 8. 30
Venue:
Touch Gallery
中環荷李活道 10 號 大館3 座 103 室｜Room 103, 1/F Block 3 Barrack Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, HK

Courtesy of Artists and Touch Gallery