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Reading is Always Good
Benson KWUN
Stainless Steel
600(H) x 120(L) x 120(D) cm
2016
Tiu Keng Leng Public Library Ground Level to 1/F Staircase
A2015.0003
Reading is Always Good
The library has always been said as the treasure of knowledge. Notwithstanding the easily accessible internet nowadays, the library is incomparable. Benson Kwun made use of this sculpture of a curved page, slightly turned over like a flying flag, to imply that the library itself is a giant book in motion. Embossed with the master Wang Xizhi's cursive Chinese calligraphy on the outer side and Shakespeare's original handwriting on the inner side, the sculpture symbolises the pinnacle of classical arts and literature. The page with bi-lingual facets also demonstrates the blend of Chinese and Western cultures in Hong Kong.
Working in design industry for years, Benson Kwun has participated in several public artwork productions such as his work "Flow" at MTR Ocean Park Station. He handles his work from concept to form and color design as well as production quality control, so as to achieve perfection in his creation.