Hidden Town

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Industrial buildings often remind us of garages or warehouses. It also breeds antique stores and hand-painted porcelain factories, which generate creativity and vitality.

The title Hidden Town was inspired by WURE AREA, an independent art space in the Kowloon Bay Industrial Area. Two photographers, Rabbit Ho and Hiuman Lam, walked around the area’s industrial buildings and captured them from different angles.

Rabbit Ho’s lens revealed the buildings’ appearances, each adorned with cute bunny patterns, inviting viewers to discover the easily overlooked details. Hiuman Lam’s focus, on the other hand, was on the diverse array of people and shops concealed within the industrial buildings, each with a unique story.

This project aims to reflect the vitality and diverse appearance of industrial buildings.

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Hiuman Lam is the founder of Hong Kong Reminiscence, who uses photography and narratives to document the ever-changing cityscape. She has authored the book "Hong Kong Reminiscence: Document of Hong Kong's Old Stores," her works involve venturing into the city's unexplored realms, capturing the essence of nostalgia through her camera. By preserving the fading fragments of the past, she transforms history into cherished memories.

Rabbit Ho is a photographer and writer who delves into Hong Kong's cityscape, cultural landscape, and the enigmatic world of abandoned places. He published "Hidden Rabbits," a photo book containing architectural photographs from Hong Kong combined with elements of games and fairy tales.