Presented by: Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Organised by: Art Promotion Office Oi!
Education Partner: Community Art Network
A highlight of the commissioning initiative is the exhibition "Eying East, Wondering West — Square Word Calligraphy Classroom". Artist Xu Bing invites the audience to explore Square Word Calligraphy from three perspectives: "Appreciation", "Learning" and "Application", while incorporating Hong Kong’s linguistic culture to further enrich its meaning and interpretation.
It has been moved to Oi! for display after being exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Viewers start by observing seemingly obscure characters. Next, in a classroom setting, they engage in hands-on learning of the calligraphy system and gradually understand the written content. Finally, using digital technology, they can apply what they have learnt by conceptualising and designing words written in Square Word Calligraphy. The artist aims to provide a progressive experience that encourages reflection on language and culture, challenges fixed ways of thinking, and sparks creativity through the switching between languages.
