vA! is a hub for sharing of knowledge. In this series of talk, we invite local veteran artists and scholars to stimulate your thoughts on certain topics and pursue the profound knowledge of the art world together.

【Art Talk】
Topic: Crafting Sustainability from Nature's Gifts
Speaker: Ricci WONG
Date: 18.1.2025 (Saturday)
Time: 5pm — 6pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre, 4/F, Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre (vA!)
Language: Cantonese

Free admission
Quota: 70 (Quotas tags will be distributed on-site starting from 4:30 pm, first come, first served)



Ricci Wong, the founder of HK Timberbank and an architectural artist, is committed to promote the recycling of local wood through design thinking and sustainable development principles. He is dedicated to transforms the recycled wood into functional artworks. In the upcoming art talk, Ricci will share the beauty of imperfection in recycled wood and tell how the nature inspires him to create vibrant artworks, furniture, and architectural designs.

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