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Yasmine Anlan Huang and Lean Lui: Strait is the Gate

26 September - 26 October

Free

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Goethe-Institut Hongkong is pleased to present “Strait is the Gate,” a two-person show by Yasmine Anlan Huang and Lean Lui at the Institut’s Goethe-Gallery and Black Box Studio from September 26 to October 26, 2024.

“What is something that is utterly hopeless, yet can forever remain in one’s heart?” Inheriting André Gide’s inward questioning, the juxtaposition of dreamy yet fragile metaphors and traces of violence often take center stage in the narratives of Lui and Huang. Exemplifying an approach influenced by Daoism, Lui’s signature visual style comprises exaggerated close-up shots and meticulously arranged mundane objects. Meanwhile, Huang employs a similarly delicate method, drawing inspiration from global news and poetic verses to unveil the interplay of geopolitical conflicts and urban anxieties. Through the portrayal of ethereal yet emotionally enigmatic young girls, the two artists examine pre-existing power structures and the stereotypical perception of vulnerability, invoking a pursuit of themes such as truth and courage in everyday life.

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Yasmine Anlan Huang is an artist and writer. Huang’s works have been featured internationally, including Whitney Biennial 2024, Power Station of Art, Peckham24, HART Haus, with solo or duo exhibitions at Floating Projects, Three Shadows Photography Xiamen Art Centre, Seoul National University Woosuk Gallery and Small Gallery London (forthcoming).

Lean Lui is an artist and photographer based in Hong Kong. Her debut photography book, 19.29, was a finalist for the prestigious Beijing Three Shadows Photography Award. Her latest book, Aseptic Field (Setanta Books, London), has been featured by The Guardian, i-D, The Eye of Photography, and VOGUE. Another Magazine recognized it as one of the Best Photos of 2023.

Details

Start:
26 September
End:
26 October
Admission:
Free
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