(Stage I) A collaborative project by Tim Li, Steven Lam and Chun Poon. 'Prescription and Interpretation' is not only the theme but also the format to be explored in this exhibition.
(Stage I)
A collaborative project by Tim Li, Steven Lam and Chun Poon
8.4.2002 - 30.4.2002
"Prescription and Interpretation" is not only the theme but also the
format to be explored in this exhibition.
While my Grandfather was still alive, he used to tell me stories
about the newspaper advertisement. He reckoned pages and pages of little
black squares which were secret codes prescribing the action of
different part of the Triad. In the mind of 10, I believed it with no
doubt,¡¨ Tim Li said.
The concept of "Prescription and Interpretation" in fact exists in our
everyday life. Like designing a building, the architect prescribes the
design in 2-D drawings, and the contractor interprets the drawings and
realizes it to 3-D form. The habitant then fits out the as-built
interior to suit the prescribed needs and preferences.
The design and building concepts appear to be a parallel process, and
involve transformation of thoughts. The process involves more than two
parties who may be unrelated, in different time or localities.
Our exploration started on the Second day of March, the words
representing each of us were randomly drawn from a newspaper. It became
the code presenting each of us and also the code identifying the
prescription.
The prescription may come from many forms, and the dates of issuing
those prescriptions would be on March 15, April 15 and May 15, 2002.
Each one of us in turn would issue and interpret the prescription.
Audiences are invited to 'inspect¡¨ our prescription and
interpretation at Para/Site Central in three different stages from April
to June as the exploration goes on. The Stage I will be on display from
April 8 to 30 with 'prescription' by Tim Li and
'interpretation' by Steven Lam
For inquiry, please contact Tim Li at coupdesign2@yahoo.com or call
Steven Lam at 9463-1218, Para/Site at 2517-4620. The venue of Para/Site
Central is sponsored by Hanart TZ Gallery.
Participants
Tim Li - curator of the project, he is an architect and an
installation artist. He is the recipient of the Young Architect Award
2001.
Steven W.C. Lam - Previously a building professional and an executive
director of a leading public-listed construction group, he is now a
full-time passionate painter and an MFA candidate of the RMIT
University.
Chun Poon - visual artist and web designer. He has studied sculpture
and lived in New York and now is working for the Asia Art Archive.
sorry for any inconvenince caused by the following chinese press
release.
Reception: 10.04.2002 (Wed) 6-8pm
10am-6.30pm (Mon-Fri) 10am-6pm (Sat) Closed on Sundays & public holidays
Para/Site Central@Hanart
2/F, Henley Building, 5 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong