你好,荷李活道 Good Day Hollywood Road
今年年初,一本著名國際旅遊雜誌評中環荷裡活道為全球第二「最酷」的街道,這無疑是對荷李活道一個高度的肯定。荷李活道一直以來都是文化活力的代名詞。作為香港最早的藝術中心之一,它無縫地融合了東西方文化,從豪華的古董店到簡樸的街頭攤位,無不展示出其豐富的文化底蘊。除了其豐富的文化和藝術遺產外,荷裡活道還是一個充滿活力的藝術交易中心。近年來,新的畫廊不斷湧現,現代藝術與古典藝術在此交匯,延續了這條街道文化融合的傳統。
今年夏天,新藝潮畫廊和Novalis Art Design 携手呈獻「你好,荷李活道」展覽,邀請到兩位傑出的香港藝術家—— 阿三和徐沛之,透過他們對這條標誌性街道的視角,探索香港的歷史和文化意義。在他們的職業生涯中,兩位都致力於反映香港及其居民微妙的文化。在這次展覽，他們都採取一種安靜而有力的方式來呈現他們的主題。雖然藝術手法各不相同, 但作品 卻巧妙地融合在一起,不約而同描繪了香港文化身份的多個層次，讓觀眾探索現代和傳統藝術媒介之間的微妙平衡。
阿三採用極簡主義的手法,描繪荷李活道的建築,並選擇以粉紅色、紫色和綠色來排列不同色調和深淺的街區。無人物的作品邀請觀眾進行寧靜沉思,並提供了一個看待香港城市景觀的全新視角。誠如他所言,儘管他一直在香港生活,但他對香港仍有一種不熟悉的感覺。他把各種文化體驗和濃淡情感濃縮在柔和的調色板中,這種矛盾的關係與荷李活道這條標誌性的街道形成了一個有趣和新鮮的視角。
徐沛之在這次展覽中,將重點放在古董和其他將在荷李活道出售的小擺設上,並將其對自然的欣賞聯繫起來。他受過中國傳統書畫技巧的訓練,筆觸細膩,手法嫻熟。當他筆下的仙鶴、駿馬、馴鹿、小彌猴在畫布上舞動時,香港文化的每一刻的故事也隨之舞動。他的每一幅畫都與中國傳統歷史有着深刻的精神聯繫,而他俏皮地處理主題,使每一幅畫都散發出新鮮的當代感覺。他的畫作不僅傳達了一個場景的物質性,還透露出自然世界中的潛在情感共鳴。此次展覽中,他將屏風裝置等混合媒介融入到作品中,也展示了他將傳統藝術實踐與當代表現方式相結合的能力。
「你好,荷李活道」不僅讓觀眾重新審視這條標誌性街道在香港文化結構中現代與傳統之間的微妙平衡,還揭示了藝術家作為香港居民,在荷李活道背景下封存的記憶和各種情懷,以及他們對香港情感的細膩探討。
Earlier this year, a renowned international travel magazine rated Central’s Hollywood Road the second “coolest” street globally—an accolade that reflects its well-deserved reputation. Hollywood Road has long been synonymous with cultural vibrancy. Once Hong Kong’s earliest art hub, it seamlessly blends Eastern and Western cultures, showcasing everything from luxurious antique shops to humble street stalls. Beyond its rich cultural and artistic heritage, Hollywood Road thrives as a vibrant art trading centre. In recent years, new galleries have emerged, where contemporary and classical art converge, continuing the street’s tradition of cultural fusion.
This summer, a|n Gallery and Novalis Art Design proudly present Good Day, HollywoodRoad, featuring two esteemed Hong Kong artists, Chan Sai Lok and Chui Pui Chee, to explore the historical and cultural significance of Hong Kong through the lens of this iconic street. Throughout their careers, both Chan and Chui have dedicated themselves to reflecting the subtle cultural nuances of Hong Kong and its residents. They adopt a quiet yet powerful approach to presenting their subjects. Although their artistic techniques differ, the exhibited works seamlessly converge, collectively portraying multiple layers of Hong Kong’s cultural
identity. The exhibition allows the audience to explore the delicate balance between modern and traditional artistic media.
Chan Sai Lok employs a minimalist approach to depict the architecture of Hollywood Road, using pink, purple, and green to arrange neighbourhoods of varying tones and depths. His works, devoid of human figures, invite viewers into moments of serene contemplation, providing a fresh perspective on Hong Kong’s urban landscape. As Chan himself notes, although he has lived in Hong Kong all his life, he still feels a sense of unfamiliarity with the city. He condenses various cultural experiences and emotions into a soft colour palette, creating an interesting and fresh perspective through the contradictory relationship with this iconic street.
Chui Pui Chee focuses on antiques and other small items sold on Hollywood Road, connecting them to his deep appreciation of nature. Trained in traditional Chinese painting techniques, his delicate brushwork and skilful execution are delightful. As his cranes, horses, deer, and little monkeys dance across the canvas, the stories of Hong Kong’s culture dance along with them. Each of his paintings is deeply spiritually connected to Chinese traditional history, and his playful handling of themes gives each piece a fresh, contemporary feel. His paintings convey not only the materiality of a scene but also the underlying emotional resonance found in the natural world. In this exhibition, he incorporates mixed media such as screen installations into his works, showcasing his ability to blend traditional artistic practices with contemporary expressions.
Good Day, Hollywood Road not only invites viewers to re-examine the delicate balance between modern and traditional elements within the cultural fabric of this iconic street but also reveals the artists’ preserved memories and emotions as Hong Kong residents. It offers a nuanced exploration of their intricate emotional connections to Hong Kong