Flow with Tai Po

Coral Comes Ashore

Once, coral reefs thrived in Tolo Harbour. However, urban development has altered Tai Po's coastline and marine ecosystem, causing the corals and the vibrant ecosystem of Tolo Harbour to fade away and gradually be forgotten, submerged beneath the waves. 

A massive installation titled “Coral Comes Ashore” by artist Ho Yuen-leung centres around the theme of Tolo Harbour's corals. This cluster of oversized inflatable corals, vibrant in colour, recreates the vitality and beauty of the underwater life in Tolo Harbour in the old days. The artwork also invites viewers to participate in discussions about sustainable development and environmental protection, actively promoting the preservation of our precious natural environment.

Ho Yuen-leung

Ho Yuen-leung graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with major in sculpture. He enjoys gathering fallen tree trunks and branches, mostly from Acacia trees, to make sculptures. His creations are repeatedly refined, becoming increasingly narrow, elongated, delicate, and thin, almost unable to stand erect. In recent years, Ho has broadened his artistic work to encompass new forms and themes, including site-specific installations and environmental art to better express his creative ideas. He has a strong passion for nature and enjoys working outside while making his art.

Wander with Old Friends

When did the water people of Tai Po "come ashore"? Have you ever tried swimming and digging clams in Tolo Harbour? This zine serves as an interactive guide leading readers—whether one is a Tai Po resident or not—to re-understand and gain a unique perspective of Tai Po through the personal stories of six elderly residents of Tai Po.

Artist Miki Ho Yin-yi was born and raised in Tai Po; and she is still a Tai Po resident today. Miki Ho engages in conversations with six elderly residents of Tai Po, attentively listening to their traces of life in this community, and discovers that their memories are related to the Lam Tsuen River. By compiling their memories into a zine, Miki Ho showcases the various aspects of Tai Po during different periods. 

Miki Ho Yin-yi 

Miki Ho Yin-yi is a Hong Kong-based illustrator who currently resides in Tai Po. She collaborates with different press, brands and non-governmental organisations with illustration and community projects. Her participation has been more active in "neurodivergent” arts education programmes in recent years. Merging childlike imaginations with daily observations, she creates stories and small games, and explores the interaction between human communities, nature and man-made spaces.

The Silence of Fung-shui Woodland

Trees were once an integral part of people’s everyday life. Many villages in Tai Po are surrounded by fung-shui woodlands, which provide water sources for the Lam Tsuen River and serve as a symbol of protection for the villages. Fung-shui woodlands also play a practical role in mitigating the impact of typhoons and blocking sunlight. However, over time, these villages have become deserted, and the fung-shui woods have also grown silent.

Inspired by the She Shan fung-shui woodland, artist Wallace Yiu has created a series of clay works surrounding the woods and the tree species, which will be displayed at Kwong Fuk Bridge. Kwong Fuk Bridge serves as a resting place and main thoroughfare for the Tai Po community. The works of Wallace Yiu will reintroduce the fung-shui woodlands into the community, providing shelter for the people of Tai Po—just as the fung shui woodlands do. 

Wallace Yiu Chun-wa

Wallace Yiu Chun-wa majored in ceramics and has exhibited in numerous local and international shows. Having established M.Y. Clay Ceramic Studio in 2017, he has extensive expertise in creating and teaching ceramics. He is a current member of the Contemporary Ceramic Society Hong Kong. Wallace's creative ideas are influenced by his stories and encounters with nature, and his creations incorporate the features and characteristics of local clay. He hopes to breathe fresh life into the ground by gathering and combining various types of clay and natural elements in his artistic creations.

Daydreaming Birdwatching House

Birdwatching houses are generally equipped with telescopes for visitors to observe both distant and nearby birds, as well as the surrounding ecological environment. However, this "Daydreaming Birdwatching House" is somewhat different—this small wooden house serves as a pop-up mini-projection room, presenting viewers with a semi-narrative, semi-documentary art experimental film centred on the themes of rural and urban life, and the spirit of all beings.

Lives in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, artist Chan Ting delves into her experience in the village as a starting point for creating this audio-visual installation. “Daydreaming Birdwatching House” revolves around the world where humans coexist with birds, prompting the audience to reflect on the relationship between people and nature. 

Chan Ting

Chan Ting is a cross-media artist that creates sculpture, installation, video, and sound art. Chan is also a traveller. She sees urban walking as an incredible adventure via everyday areas. Chan works with discarded things and ready-made materials, frequently presenting her work in a stream-of-consciousness form that highlights the visual conversation between psychological imagery and auditory imagery.