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EVENT DESCRIPTION
Design District Hong Kong (#ddHK) creative tourism project, organised by the Tourism Commission of Hong Kong, will be relaunched from 18 August to 14 September 2023. Curated by Way of Difference with the theme of “Vivid Tsuen Wan,” this year’s event will offer seven fascinating art installations by international and local creative units, as well as a series of activities filled with local flavours to introduce the Tsuen Wan neighbourhood, leading tourists and locals to experience Hong Kong in brand new ways.
Tsuen Wan is an emerging destination for locals and tourists alike. It is a neighbourhood where history meets creativity, intangible cultural heritages mix with chic lifestyles, and a vibrant cityscape is immersed in natural scenery. Well-connected externally by two rail lines and internally by a district-wide footbridge network, it is an ideal place for a one-day getaway for all.
The event will feature seven unique sets of large-scale, time-limited public art installations. They are tailor- made by international and local creative units for Tsuen Wan to adorn the neighbourhood with vibrant colours. Each art installation will enliven public space and innovatively highlights the charms of Tsuen Wan, including a multitude of characteristics, stunning coastline, legacy as a textile hub, reputation as the “City of Footbridges,” rich history, abundant natural beauty, as well as newly-completed cycle track network.
The art installations are crafted to fit into seven specific public venues throughout Tsuen Wan, creating an enthralling travel route that offers visitors a visual feast. Along the way, tourists and locals alike can also explore other cultural and creative attractions, local markets, lifestyle malls, cosy cafes, hipster stores and popular eateries, to further experience the vibes of the neighbourhood. The seven sets of art installations are briefly introduced as follows:
Creative art duo Craig & Karl (USA and UK) Prismatic (2023)
The acclaimed design duo Craig & Karl meticulously crafted Prismatic, a mesmerising site- specific landscape art installation at the Sai Lau Kok Garden. The installation celebrates the multitude of characteristics found side-by-side in the district, energising and enlivening the minimalist garden, making it the pièce de résistance of the event.
Painter and illustrator Andy Rementer (USA) Ocean Friends (2023)
The talented Andy Rementer designed the large- scale maritime-themed sculpture park at Tsuen Wan Park to highlight the neighbourhood’s scenic harbour. A 15-metre-long giant whale sculpture that blows intermittently from the top of its head is particularly exceptional. Surrounding the whale are playful and lively ocean friends, bringing tourists and locals a refreshing and joyous experience.
Textile designer Masaru Suzuki (Japan) Closely Knitted (2023)
Closely Knitted, installed at the Tai Ho Road Footbridge in Tsuen Wan, perfectly complements the neighbourhood’s reputation as the “City of Footbridges.” Renowned for his dynamic textile design, Suzuki artistically captures the uniqueness of Tsuen Wan in his pattern design, creating an exquisite tapestry that transforms a routine pedestrian experience into a vibrant, immersive journey. The artwork also pays homage to Tsuen Wan’s historical significance as a textile hub.
Painter and sculptor Kila Cheung (Hong Kong) Homeward Bound (2023)
Located at the Tsuen Wan Town Hall Plaza, Homeward Bound, created by Kila Cheung, consists of the centrepiece sculpture Home No. 9, “Taste of The Lost Memory Home” and Twinkle Twinkle Little Square with twinkling figures featured around the plaza. The installation, which exudes a sense of warmth and comfort, reinterprets the daily lives of locals leaving and returning home across Tsuen Wan’s footbridge network and emotionally connects with individuals.
Graphic designer Katol Lo (Hong Kong) Silver Age (2023)
Through his unique blend of font design and street art, Katol Lo delivers an immersive experience with a subtle juxtaposition of cutting-edge art style and historical information, transforming the Tai Chung Road Footbridge into an artistic time travel tunnel.
Installation design unit KaCaMa Design Lab (Hong Kong) Wavy Cycler (2023)
The installation at the Tsuen Wan Waterfront along the New Territories Cycle Track Network allows participants to enjoy the breathtaking harbour view while engaging in some exercise. The stylish bicycles, designed by KaCaMa Design Lab, will generate the power that inflates the wavy and colourful balloons high above, offering visitors endless fun!
Ecological art and design unit Seika Studio (Hong Kong) Tsuen Wan: Into the Landscape (2023)
Located at the Hoi Shing Garden, Tsuen Wan: Into the Landscape comprises three large murals: Foggy Mountain, Rain and Stream and Light Rays Underwater. By incorporating traditional Chinese painting elements into computer graphics, the installation, designed by Seika Studio, captures from afar and up close the magnificent natural beauty created by the fauna and flora of Tai Mo Shan – the highest peak of Hong Kong, embarking visitors on an incredible journey exploring the mountain’s biodiversity.
ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER
#ddHK is a creative tourism project that celebrates authentic culture and creativity and, through design elements, livens up unique local neighbourhoods in Hong Kong. After the success of the events held in Wan Chai and Sham Shui Po between 2018 and 2021, #ddHK returns in 2023 with the aim of enriching travel experiences and creating immersive and memorable journeys for all.You may also like
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