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"When sensibility becomes fantasy"
A reference to the Tank Man of Tiananmen Square image in 1989 June Style is reminiscent of Surrealism (Max Ernst) "When the obedient ones becomes the authority"
In a series of paintings, the artists depicted characters formed by unexpected and exaggerated assemblage of objects to reveal the regression of freedom in Hong Kong.
The artists depicted how the Hong Kong Government has been altering education content, shaping children to lose their critical thinking and become unquestioningly patriotic. To name a few:
- A reference to the Tank Man of Tiananmen Square image in 1989 June- Style is reminiscent of Surrealism (Max Ernst) Lots of recent Hong Kong and Chinese histories were no longer included in the curriculum e.g. 1989 Tiananmen Massacre in China, riots in 1967
- A reference to the Tank Man of Tiananmen Square image in 1989 June- Style is reminiscent of Surrealism (Max Ernst) & Licenses of teachers who deviated from the "official stance" of history were stripped off
- A reference to the Tank Man of Tiananmen Square image in 1989 June- Style is reminiscent of Surrealism (Max Ernst)Liberal Studies, a secondary school subject originally aimed at developing critical thinking and enhancing social awareness, was changed to cover less on current affairs
Artist +-
Lumli Lumlong
Lumli Lumlong\n\nBizarre assemblages of objects with illogical juxtapositions, use of dark and depressing colours, portraits with terrifying expression... Lumli Lumlong's artworks are mostly in the form of oil-painting with grotesque style and a shared aim of revealing social realities. For them, social reality can be more “terrifying” than their artistic creations and compassion is the ultimate expression of one’s imagination.Born into working-class families, they took inspiration from the injustice in the society, conscience of people and sometimes the cruelty of those in power. The duo artists hope that their work can act as a spiritual food to fuel societal changes and sustain the social movements. People need art is their motto, thus they devote substantial time in teaching students from different backgrounds, including children with autism, sponsored students and rehabilitated youths and more. \n\nLumli Lumlong studied Fine Arts in École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris and were lecturers of oil-painting at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. They have published their collection of artwork entitled “Liberarts”and “The Hong Kong Metamorphosis. Their artworks have been exhibited and collected by individuals in Hong Kong, Paris, Sydney and New York. They have been featured by a number of local and international media, to name a few: Politiken, Ming Pao, Altermodernist. Bizarre assemblages of objects with illogical juxtapositions, use of dark and depressing colours, portraits with terrifying expression... Lumli Lumlong's artworks are mostly in the form of oil-painting with grotesque style and a shared aim of revealing social realities. For them, social reality can be more “terrifying” than their artistic creations and compassion is the ultimate expression of one’s imagination.
Lumli Lumlong\n\nBizarre assemblages of objects with illogical juxtapositions, use of dark and depressing colours, portraits with terrifying expression... Lumli Lumlong's artworks are mostly in the form of oil-painting with grotesque style and a shared aim of revealing social realities. For them, social reality can be more “terrifying” than their artistic creations and compassion is the ultimate expression of one’s imagination.\n\nBorn into working-class families, they took inspiration from the injustice in the society, conscience of people and sometimes the cruelty of those in power. The duo artists hope that their work can act as a spiritual food to fuel societal changes and sustain the social movements. People need art is their motto, thus they devote substantial time in teaching students from different backgrounds, including children with autism, sponsored students and rehabilitated youths and more. \n\nLumli Lumlong studied Fine Arts in École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris and were lecturers of oil-painting at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. They have published their collection of artwork entitled “Liberarts”and “The Hong Kong Metamorphosis. Their artworks have been exhibited and collected by individuals in Hong Kong, Paris, Sydney and New York. They have been featured by a number of local and international media, to name a few: Politiken, Ming Pao, Altermodernist. Born into working-class families, they took inspiration from the injustice in the society, conscience of people and sometimes the cruelty of those in power. The duo artists hope that their work can act as a "spiritual food" to fuel societal changes and sustain the social movements. "People need art" is their motto, thus they devote substantial time in teaching students from different backgrounds, including children with autism, sponsored students and rehabilitated youths and more.
Lumli Lumlong\n\nBizarre assemblages of objects with illogical juxtapositions, use of dark and depressing colours, portraits with terrifying expression... Lumli Lumlong's artworks are mostly in the form of oil-painting with grotesque style and a shared aim of revealing social realities. For them, social reality can be more “terrifying” than their artistic creations and compassion is the ultimate expression of one’s imagination. Born into working-class families, they took inspiration from the injustice in the society, conscience of people and sometimes the cruelty of those in power. The duo artists hope that their work can act as a spiritual food to fuel societal changes and sustain the social movements. People need art is their motto, thus they devote substantial time in teaching students from different backgrounds, including children with autism, sponsored students and rehabilitated youths and more. \n\nLumli Lumlong studied Fine Arts in École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris and were lecturers of oil-painting at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. They have published their collection of artwork entitled “Liberarts”and “The Hong Kong Metamorphosis. Their artworks have been exhibited and collected by individuals in Hong Kong, Paris, Sydney and New York. They have been featured by a number of local and international media, to name a few: Politiken, Ming Pao, Altermodernist. Lumli Lumlong studied Fine Arts in École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris and were lecturers of oil-painting at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. They have published their collection of artwork entitled “Liberarts”and “The Hong Kong Metamorphosis". Their artworks have been exhibited and collected by individuals in Hong Kong, Paris, Sydney and New York. They have been featured by a number of local and international media, to name a few: Politiken, Ming Pao, Altermodernist.
Donation +-
Based on our agreement with the artist, 20% of the pre-VAT price excluding frames will be donated to support the social movement. Donation will be allocated acrossHong Kong WatchandHong Kong Assistance and Resettlement Community