Oi! Art Space in Hong Kong presents site-specific installations by Lee Kit and Kingsley Ng exploring displacement
In Hong Kong's North Point area, Oi! (Oil Street Art Space) is showcasing 'Today is the Past of Tomorrow,' which features works by local artists Lee Kit and Kingsley Ng. Launched in 2021, the exhibition delves into themes of home, displacement, and the perception of time in a rapidly changing city. Ng’s installation, 'Flow' (2021), envelops guests in darkness with Vantablack and calming sounds, drawing inspiration from Tang poet Han Yu and Edo poet Kobayashi Issa. Meanwhile, Lee Kit's 'Garden of Hong Kong' (2021) presents discarded appliances alongside projected visuals, including a video with lyrics from Glenn Frey's 1982 song. The exhibition is currently on hold due to COVID-19, with updates available on Oi!'s Facebook page as part of its expansion program.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Today is the Past of Tomorrow' at Oi! (Oil Street Art Space) in Hong Kong
- Features site-specific installations by artists Lee Kit and Kingsley Ng
- Kingsley Ng's 'Flow' (2021) uses Vantablack and water droplets to create an immersive experience
- Lee Kit's 'Garden of Hong Kong' (2021) presents broken household appliances with projected imagery
- Exhibition explores themes of home, displacement, and time in a rapidly developing city
- Oi! is located in North Point district, originally built in 1908 for the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
- Venue is temporarily closed due to COVID-19
- Part of Oi!'s expansion program to increase local engagement with public cultural spaces
Entities
Artists
- Lee Kit
- Kingsley Ng
- Han Yu
- Kobayashi Issa
- Glenn Frey
Institutions
- Oi! (Oil Street Art Space)
- Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
- Government Supplies Department
Locations
- Hong Kong
- North Point
- Oil Street