A group of 14 seasoned technical arts artists from diverse backgrounds recently completed a series of innovative performance works as part of 6 creative collaborations. Under the guidance of curators Lawrence Lee, Allan Tsui, and consultant Yuri Ng, these technical arts artists participated in a series of workshops and experimental exchanges, delving into the works of renowned technical arts artists from around the world to explore issues such as the adaptability of technical arts in Hong Kong, media repositioning, and construction.

Through these rich theatrical experiences and the support of the consulting team and the platform provided, the artists created a batch of new short works rooted in the technical arts field, showcasing their research and creative achievements during the arts festival.

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Showcases Programme 1 : 12 x Journey of Happiness x GuGuland

12

Artists: Billy Chan**, Zoe Cheung​

What was the universe be like before there was light? At what point does the light you see is not light? In a theatre space, what kind of imagination can it bring you to when you see the images changed by light alone?

Using light, sound and Mandala as the subject matters of the performance, lighting designers Billy Chan and Zoe Cheung invite the audience to embark on a journey of exploration into light and space, opening up a new journey of imagination.

Between Light and Space

We Imagine
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Journey of Happiness

Artists: Charlie Luciano, Kamen Wong

In the busy lives we lead, some people choose material satisfaction, while others choose spiritual fulfillment. The underlying meaning in both cases is the pursuit of "happiness" and the effort to bring more choices into our lives. In the process of this search, people gradually forget the reasons behind their pursuit of happiness, and the "choices" they make often deviate from the norm.

Under the same sky, can the scenery be different? As we embark on this "Journey of Happiness" created by Hair Stylist Charlie Luciano and Make-up Artist Kamen Wong, each person advances towards happiness, hoping to rediscover the anticipation of happiness and recapture their original intent.

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GuGuland

Artists: Simpson Chan**, Teresa Hung, Yumi Keung

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The GuGuland Immigration Office congratulates you, your immigration application has been accepted. Due to the large number of applicants, if you want to get ahead and become the 1,850,000,000th GuGu citizen to contribute to the ideal nation of GuGuland, the opportunity is here. You must attend this welcoming event, and within the time limit, select a suitable "specialty" to register. Our GuGu specialists Simpson Chan, Teresa Hung and Yumi Keung will guide you on an amazing new mushroom growing journey. This opportunity is rare and time-sensitive, those who miss the deadline will be considered to have forfeited their right of residency. Please take note!

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Showcases Programme 2 : 100 to 1 x Fracture / Seam x Wave Party 

100 to 1

Artists: Ainsley So，Shybil Yuen

Everyone’s presence could become someone else’ inspiration. Suggesting new meanings or making interpretations to things that matter to us is an important part of one’s creative process, it’s also a process of transforming 100% of our sensations into one creation. Through "100 to 1", Costume Designers Sinsley So and Shybil Yuen would give participants an experience of transforming their visual impressions of their present moments into one unique piece of work.

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​​Fracture / Seam

Artists: Gary Chan, Hung Man Po

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The era is traversing a chasm, this city has been filled with a turbulent and restless atmosphere.

We are currently in the rift of this era.

Thus, some have decided to leave, to make a clean break from it.

Some choose to shut down their emotions, continuing to work hard, striving to eat, drink, and be merry.

Some wish to rediscover this place, contemplating the future path ahead.

"Fracture / Seam" created by multimedia artist Gary Chan and visual artist / illustrator Hung Man Po allows the audience to experience the fragments and changes in the "stage" setting of Hong Kong over the past decade, as well as the artist's impromptu performance in response to audience reactions. Can we possibly mend this fracture here?

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Wave Party

Artists: Kristopher Chan, Chan Kwun Wang, Stoa Lau

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"Life is a party, so always dress like you're attending one."

"Wave Party" is an experimental sound exploration ritual that brings together sound creative talents from different fields. Sound artists Kristopher Chan, Chan Kwun Wang and Stoa Lau invite the audience to participate in the party, to immerse themselves in the ocean of sound, interact with the works, and lead everyone to discover the charm of sound.

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每場演出後均為增加更多交流機會，參與演出的藝術家會在演出後與觀眾分享他們的創作及實驗過程，歡迎觀眾留步參加。

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After each performance, there are more opportunities for communication. Artists participating in the performance will share their creation and experimental process with the audience after the performance. The audience is welcome to stay and participate.

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* 承蒙香港知專設計學院允許參與是次製作 With kind permission of Hong Kong Design Institute​

** 承蒙香港演藝學院允許參與是次製作 With kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts​

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