K11 HACC Past, Present, Future Exhibition

💫⌚️🕰Brief Time Exhibition: K11 Atelier K11 HACC’s new exhibition invites everyone to recall the past, examine the present, and freely imagine the future☺️ Zhang Jianjun returns to the exhibition tour: "Human Traces" A very reflective and non-abstract art performance exhibition! Organized by K11 Art Foundation, co-organized by the Royal Academy of Arts in London, and curated by renowned Chinese scholar Wu Hung, Zhang Jianjun’s return exhibition: “Human Traces” will be on display at K11 HACC in Hong Kong from September 30 to November 14, 2021. "Human Traces" combines the artist's latest thinking on the three eternal themes of humanity, nature, and time. In fact, the exhibition is also a sequel to his solo exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in 2019, and is an ongoing artistic exploration. The exhibition previously toured Shanghai and Shenyang, attracting more than 10,000 visitors and receiving rave reviews. This is the final stop of the tour in Hong Kong, where a series of works created specifically for local audiences will be added. Zhang Jianjun is the fourth artist-in-residence in the long-term residency program co-organized by K11 Art Foundation and the Royal Academy of Arts in London. During his residency, he used local materials in London and once again took "people" as the theme, turning the Smirke 2 Studio in the school into an "archaeological site" to create the mixed media installation work "Human Traces". Continuing and responding to his works at that time, Zhang Jianjun's return to the tour: "Human Traces" reflects Zhang Jianjun's unremitting exploration of humanity through art, and his deep interest in the existence of humans, nature and time as a whole. The exhibition consists of three closely connected parts: the interaction between humans, nature and time, which gradually unfolds along the timeline of the past, present and future. His works also integrate three core concepts in art history: (a) the interaction between nature and humans (scans of human figures from different eras, paintings and sculptures), (b) the flow of time and the traces it leaves behind, and (c) the relationship between contemporary people and tradition. My favorite is the last room which talks about the future. It asks you about your feelings about the world a hundred years from now, what do you regret most and what do you most want to tell people a hundred years from now? Everyone can write down their own answers and put them into the channel's collection box, and they will become part of the work in the future. There were soundtracks played at the event, and many of the answers from different people mentioned the current and future situation in Hong Kong, which was worth everyone's stopping and listening. The exhibition is therefore divided into three parts: The first part is a continuation of the 2019 London solo exhibition, adding more local citizens and traditional Chinese cultural images. Portraits of people of different ethnicities and identities, drawn in ink and charcoal, are contrasted with replicas of classical sculptures standing in the exhibition hall, linking the experiences of contemporary people with the relics of human civilization into a new story, inspiring the audience to think about the possibility of connecting with each other across cultural differences. The second part is a mirror gallery space. After experiencing the feeling of looking back into history as if visiting an archaeological site, in this space, the audience will slowly focus from the portrait to the eyes. The changes in light are dazzling and confusing, and everyone will be suddenly pulled back to the present as the space switches. When I followed closely and walked into it, I found that I was surrounded by layers of reflections of myself, and I could see myself reflected in the mirror everywhere. The immersive experience guides the audience to use the mirror as a mirror, focus on their own body, mind and spirit, examine themselves from different angles, and explore the multiple possibilities of themselves. The third part consists of a small interactive field. After some self-reflection, the audience will be faced with three heart-wrenching questions. Zhang Jianjun uses the method of asking questions to gather wisdom, guiding the audience to participate in artistic creation, leaving their unique answers and their own "traces" in the exhibition. The audience can also take a peek into the human stories of Shanghai and Shenyang at the same time. "Time" is a material used in Zhang Jianjun's works. In his view, "human traces" are traces of human evolution and development. As he said, "Tomorrow is more interesting with yesterday. I want to take the audience to observe things from a different perspective, but I will not give them answers, but provide them with a new way of thinking." Artists announced for next K11 Art Foundation x Royal Academy of Arts artist residency program K11 Art Foundation and the Royal Academy of Arts will continue to collaborate to promote cross-border art exchange, hoping to provide opportunities for artists through residency programs, attract more audiences and reach out to the international community. We are delighted to announce that Huen Sin-kan will be the next Hong Kong artist in residence, continuing his deep exploration and response to life and various human traces, bringing unique creations. 🎉 "Human Footprints" details Date September 30, 2021 to November 14, 2021 Opening hours: Monday to Friday; 12pm to 8pm Saturday to Sunday and public holidays: 11am to 7pm Location K11 HACC 2/F, K11 ATELIER King’s Road, 728 King’s Road, Quarry Bay Free admission ☺️Make your own emoticon K11 Art Foundation has specially designed a variety of special expression stickers to help viewers experience the portrait creation process of artist Zhang Jianjun, depicting everyone's "human traces" on an alternative canvas to create a unique work of art. (Only those who have registered online can get it! Walk-in spectators are not allowed to get it, remember) Free, first come first served ❤️With "thinking" and "senses" as the main axis, TÖÖF is a portable art guide that stimulates thinking through multi-angle questions, helping the audience to appreciate and understand art works and exhibitions from different perspectives with rationality and sensibility. This exhibition also has a special edition, allowing everyone to play cards and have a brand new experience 🎉Resin Art Clock Making Workshop As an extension of the exhibition, K11 Art Foundation will host art creation workshops to allow participants to explore the exhibition theme more deeply and create exciting moments. Making an exquisite art clock by hand can seal up all kinds of memories and become a unique "time capsule", which can capture every precious moment while time moves forward silently. • Date: October 9, 10, 16, 17, 2021 (Saturday and Sunday) • Venue: K11 HACC • Time: 2:45pm to 4:15pm • Language: Cantonese • Fee: HK$350 per person (including post-processing and shipping costs of finished products) 🎉Online learning resources K11 Art Foundation has created online learning resources for the audience, integrating a series of selected background information and documents to help everyone better understand Zhang Jianjun’s artistic creation concepts and Wu Hung’s curatorial practice. Audiences can use the resources to engage in discussion and response, and exchange their thoughts and interpretations of the works and exhibitions. #k11artfoundation #royalacademyofarts #zhangjianjun #humantraces #k11atelier #k11hacc #Zhang Jianjun #Return Tour #Human Traces #breathenewshk #frankkan #briefing #unforgettableexperiences #exhibition2021