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Ngai Wing Lam: Guides to a Better Soul

5 February - 1 March

Free

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Fish Man (2008–present) is a series of story books written by Hong Kong artist Ant NGAI Wing Lam. The series follows the lives of koi fish-headed characters, Fish Man and Fish Woman, and their friends, all of them living in a place named Hong Kong.

A series of many genres, including fantasy, drama, fairy tale, mystery, thriller, adventure, horror, and romance. The world of Fish Man explores numerous themes and includes many cultural meanings and references. Major themes in the series include supernatural, self-awareness, anger and forgiveness, mistaken, madness, loneliness, friendship and love.

They are never ending stories.

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Ngai Wing Lam was born in 1986, graduated from the Academy of Visual Arts at Hong Kong Baptist University. Ngai Wing-Lam, also known as Ant, is a Hong Kong-based artist celebrated for her surreal and introspective paintings. Ngai's work prominently features koi fish-headed characters, inspired by her dreams and childhood experiences with pet fish. These hybrids symbolize her exploration of themes such as relationships, identity, and ambiguity. The speechless faces of the koi fish characters conceal inner emotions, reflecting the complexities of human connections and the fear of being different. Set against Hong Kong's urban landscapes, her paintings capture the tension between reality and fantasy, inviting viewers to engage with narratives of alienation and individuality. Through this unique style, Ngai Wing-Lam offers a fantastical yet poignant exploration of personal and societal themes.