Rick Society

Hong Kong art has always roamed between different domains of East and West, ancient and present, new and old, local and international, exuding a strong sense of “betweenness”. Small everyday details are often used by artists to engage in intricate observations on life’s experiences, creating an intense quality of “everydayness” found in the art of Hong Kong. Many works of contemporary Hong Kong art have also strayed away from what is considered to be traditional pure art, drifting between the realms of art and non-art, with similarities and dissimilarities explored. Art is used to raise questions about life and also used to push for initiatives or even social movements. This notable feature of being “paradoxical” reflects the direction that Hong Kong contemporary art is heading towards. Emphasis is placed on the process and public participation rather than the finished product, with effort exerted in returning art to everyday life. Endeavors to use art to become involved in society are actually quite “anti-museum” and “anti-exhibition”; consequently, we intend to use this exhibition as a guide to spark the audience’s curiosity and to prompt for reconsiderations on art and life.