Exhibition

October 2024



Deconstruction and Reconstruction:
Adventure Through Young Eyes

@
1st UK-HK Children and Young People's Book Festival

Exhibition Dates
28th October

Opening Hours
10:30 - 17:30



Funder
Ednovate,
Thrive LDN


This exhibition is the result of a collaborative project between
17 immigrant youths from Hong Kong and artist Hayes Ng. Over the course of a three-day art workshop, the participants created emotion palettes and self-representative collages, reflecting their experiences and emotions following their migration to the UK. Each emotion palette captures significant moments and feelings from their lives, utilizing personalized patterns to express their journey of adapting to a new environment and exploring their evolving identities.

The collages further develop these emotion patterns by deconstructing the self-representative designs and reassembling them into new, dynamic artworks. This process illustrates how these young individuals rethink, accept, and reshape their sense of self as they navigate the complexities of change. Through this creative exploration, they not only embrace transformation but also reveal their personal growth and potential.

Presented through augmented reality (AR), the collages highlight the multifaceted nature of youth, reinforcing the idea that understanding young people requires us to look beyond the surface. These artworks serve as a reminder that their emotions and experiences, while often subtle and nuanced, are deeply profound. Their capacity for creativity and their courage to engage with change are truly extraordinary.


August 2024




Exhibition Opening
24th August, 18:30

Exhibition Dates
23rd - 25th August,
30th August - 1st September

Opening Hours
11:00 – 17:00
(Sunday: 11:30 – 16:00)

Venue
Not My Beautiful House,
Ancient Market House,
Kingston Upon Thames,
KT1 1JS
This exhibition features 32 illustrations and letters that depict post-migration life through the eyes of young immigrants.

Each piece originates from one of five research workshops, each centred around a distinct theme. These themes have been thoughtfully reorganised and interconnected to provide a clearer narrative of the youths' choices and their often suppressed voices throughout their migration journeys. In response to the theme of repressed voices, the exhibition also includes an interactive component, inviting visitors to respond to the stories shared by these immigrant youths.

During the workshops, Hayes and the participants developed a strong bond, and he views this exhibition as a commitment to sharing their stories. It also serves as a valuable contribution to the ongoing archive of the Hong Kong migration wave.


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