90% new (Joint Display)

Artists: Ling Sum Yi and Tse Hiu Lam
Date: 4 – 15 March 2024
Venue: New Asia College Ch’ien Mu Library
Statement:
“90% New” – a local slang term often used in the second-hand market to describe something or a method that is highly practical, capable of functioning normally even after a period of time, and achieving a considerable level of effectiveness and practical value. In this exhibition, two artists, Ling Sum Yi and Tse Hiu Lam, play the roles of past tenants, transforming the exhibition venue into a common living unit, leaving behind various living traces and further renting the unit to next tenants. Two artists share their own stories in a new venue, trying to merge their homes and recreate them into an entirely new unit. Each item may appear as ordinary household stuff, but they are also telling two artists’ growing process and their thoughts about the individual, family, and society.

Ling Sum Yi (aka 032), born in 1997, grew up in Hong Kong and Korea, graduated from the School of Creative Media at City University of Hong Kong in 2022, majoring in New Media Art. 032 mainly uses graphic design, photography, and new media as mediums. Her inspirations mostly come from observations of society, herself, and surroundings. 032 believes that every idea has its value and meaning to express, and she is the one who turns ideas into creations. 032 is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Fine Art at the CUHK, while also conducting research on a biodiversity virtual museum at the School of Life Sciences of the CUHK.

Tse Hiu Lam received a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts at HKBU in 2023. She is now studying a Master of Art (Fine Arts) at CUHK. Tse works in various mediums, and is notable for her interactive installations, video and environmental art. Relying on her experience and familiar environment, she focused on community art and the development of Hong Kong art. In her early creation, she used Solo exhibition “SIGH” to reflect on the influence of art and political conflicts, to find the difference between fact and reality, and to face the plight of reality. Solo exhibition “I’m o.k” is the experience of watching others; it is the living conditions of the grassroots and labor, and it explores the special relationship between people and society. The work examines the current social and cultural phenomena humorously to arouse public attention and reflect on the current situation. The recent interest looks at the relationships between “self,” “emotion,” and “family” and reflects on how art is a cognitive experience.

Tse is one of the founders of the Star Fragments art group and community project Morning Hope and is also an independent curator. Tse has participated in various exhibitions such as “Sorry, I want to leave the Archipelago” Group exhibition in 2023, Round and Found Residency Program, 2021/22 General Education in Arts Program for Tertiary Students: A Date with Dogs, “Dialogue: Q&A” Group exhibition …

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Art Works:
Ling Sum Yi

Tse Hiu Lam

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