亂中有「趣」二人組|Maite y Manuel: Chaos and Fun

何謂混亂?何謂樂趣?這種二元對立其實是否是一種謬誤的非黑即白?它能否被解構 —— 如果可以,又該如何實現?從事藝術創作或許是一個好的開始。但對 Maite y Manuel 來說,創作不過是孩童般的遊戲,因為試圖理解這些龐大而艱深的問題,實在是「浪費時間」。

What is chaos, and what is fun? Is this kind of binary opposition in fact a false dichotomy? Can it be undone — and if so, how? Working with art may be a good start. But for Maite y Manuel, the work is no more than childlike play, because really, “it’s a waste of time to try to understand” all these big, hard questions.

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簡單愛情事:Newmasus 畫出治癒人生|Simple Love Stories: Newmasus Illustrates and Heals Life

最好的愛情故事是甚麼?如果覺得生活太複雜,不妨從忙裏偷閑,在 Newmasus 簡單而溫暖人心的畫作之中尋回自己的熱忱。

What are the best love stories to be told? If life feels more complicated than it should be, take a moment and fall in love with Newmasus’s simple yet heartwarming illustrations.

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某種煉金術:通過畫作傳達正念的藝術家美思|“A Kind of Alchemy”: Artist Michelle Ku Delivers Mindfulness Through Paintings

通過畫作傳遞種族代表和精神健康意識,是怎樣的感覺呢?對於華裔加拿大藝術家及複雜性創傷後壓力症候群患者 Michelle Ku(美思)而言,這彷彿是某種煉金術。

What is it like to communicate representation and mental health awareness by way of painting? For Chinese-Canadian artist and complex PTSD patient Michelle Ku, this is “a kind of alchemy”.

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日本藝術家山川はるか(Haruka Yamakawa):用畫筆與陶土編織日常幻想|Haruka Yamakawa: Weaving Everyday Fantasies with Paint and Clay

在平凡的超級市場裡,你能看見什麼?日本藝術家山川はるか (Haruka Yamakawa) 以獨特的視角,將日常場景轉化為充滿想像力的奇幻樂園。她的作品融合童趣的筆觸與超現實的幽默,讓超市貨架上的商品、購物車裡的戀人,甚至套著薯片包裝的摔角手,都成為她筆下鮮活的主角。不局限於畫布,山川はるか更透過陶藝創作,為她的幻想世界增添立體維度。一起走進她天馬行空的藝術宇宙,重新發現生活中被忽略的驚喜!

What do you see in an ordinary supermarket? Japanese artist Haruka Yamakawa transforms mundane scenes into a whimsical wonderland through her unique perspective. With playful strokes and surreal humor, she brings to life grocery shelves, lovers in shopping carts, and even wrestlers donning chip bags as masks—all vibrant protagonists in her imaginative world. Beyond canvas, Yamakawa extends her creativity into ceramics, adding a tactile dimension to her fantasies. Step into her dreamlike universe and rediscover the hidden magic of everyday life!

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幽默諷刺看時代!插畫家阿塗的創作人生|Satire & Society: The Creative Journey of Hong Kong Illustrator Ah To

在這個瞬息萬變的時代,藝術家如何用畫筆為民生發聲?香港插畫家阿塗以獨特的幽默與地方色彩,創作出「小學雞」、「粵語九聲訣」等經典作品,讓人笑中帶淚,反思社會。從高登神獸卡到全職插畫的掙扎,從廣東話文化的堅持到海外讀者的共鳴,阿塗的創作之路充滿火花與挑戰。一起來聽聽他如何用「抵死」的筆觸,為香港留下鮮活的時代印記!

How do artists capture the voice of the people in a fast-changing world? Meet Ah To, the Hong Kong illustrator whose witty and satirical works—like “Primary School Chicken” and “Cantonese Tones Guide”—blend local flavor with social commentary, leaving audiences both amused and introspective. From viral “Golden Beast Cards” to quitting his day job for art, Ah To’s journey reveals the struggles and triumphs of a creator dedicated to preserving Cantonese culture. Discover how his pen became a mirror for Hong Kong’s post-colonial identity!

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認識插畫家松本Seiji與他的代表作:老鼠安迪| Meet Seiji Matsumoto and His Beloved Character: Andy the Mouse 

你是否有看過「老鼠安迪」這個角色呢?有著一雙圓圓眼,以簡單明瞭的線條勾勒出的人氣角色「老鼠安迪」是由插畫家松本Seiji(松本セイジ)所創作的原創角色,讓我們一起來認識插畫家松本Seiji和他可愛的「老鼠安迪」吧!

Have you seen the character “Andy the Mouse”? With its round eyes and simple, clean lines, this popular character “Andy the Mouse” is an original creation by illustrator Seiji Matsumoto (松本セイジ). Let’s get to know illustrator Seiji Matsumoto and his adorable “Andy the Mouse” together!

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如電光,似石火:熱愛生命瞬間的藝術家三火|Lighting Up Life Like a Fire: Artist Threefire Embraces Ephemerality

三火是一名香港本地藝術家。畢業於香港理工大學數碼媒體的她,創作媒介涵蓋繪畫、寫作、攝影和動畫等。她的作品簡潔而流暢,充滿光影、孤獨和夢境的意象。

Threefire is a local artist based in Hong Kong. A Digital Media graduate of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, her creations range from paintings and writings to photography and animations. Simple and fluid, they are filled with imageries of lights and shadows, solitude and dreams.

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畫面外的故事:Rain Szeto(與貓貓!)的生命色彩拼圖|Stories Beyond Surfaces: Rain Szeto’s Colourful Puzzles of Life (with Cats!)

Rain Szeto(@rainfsh)插畫中的細節多不勝數,猶如一幅由碎片組成的智力拼圖,又終究使其觀者看到更廣闊的空間。她的作品不但色彩鮮艷奪目,還在背景中經常出現貓貓的身影,自然訴說着畫面外的故事,引人入勝。

Rain Szeto’s (@rainfsh) illustrations are jam-packed with details — like a jigsaw puzzle of fragmented pieces which must enable its viewers to see the bigger picture at last. Coupled with vibrant colours and a prominent presence of cats in the background, her artworks easily tell stories beyond their surfaces.

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用色彩與故事編織夢境的插畫家:Tanguy Jestin|A Dreamweaver of Color and Storytelling: Tanguy Jestin

如果你正在尋找能同時滿足視覺饗宴與心靈觸動的藝術作品,Tanguy Jestin絕對是你不可錯過的當代插畫大師。這位巴黎藝術家的創作完美融合了超現實主義的奇幻與視覺敘事的深度,打造出一個個令人沉醉的異想世界。

If you’re searching for artistic works that can simultaneously satisfy your visual feast and touch your soul, Tanguy Jestin is undoubtedly a contemporary illustration master you can’t afford to miss. This Paris-based artist’s creations perfectly blend the fantasy of surrealism with the depth of visual storytelling, crafting mesmerizing worlds of imagination.

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