It All Begins with a Word
In today's fast-paced digital age, dominated by images, when was the last time you slowed down and savoured the sonorous sound of a well-turned phrase, the appealing rhythms of prose, or the lingering beauty of verse?
For internationally renowned Hong Kong media artist Hung Keung, reading and the world of literature have been constant companions from an early age, and his love of words has inspired many of his cross-disciplinary creations to date.
This year, Hung and his creative partners have joined forces to present a multifaceted reading experience online. Drawing from famous local authors from the 1960s to 1990s, this novel take on Hong Kong writing intrepidly adds in moving image and dance to explore the essence of literary perception.
And unlike most works of art, which are published, performed, or go on show when completed, "It All Begins with a Word" is set to unfold in phases on social media and a bespoke project website. The virtual events also serve as fascinating lead-ins to a real-world installation next year.
Yet our relationship with texts and the arts involves more than looking. It encompasses creating. Hung has thus formulated several interactive online games where you can reassemble words and physical movements the way you want them to be, providing a dynamic taste of what it is like to be a writer and a choreographer.
An extraordinary literary journey that will truly renew your vision.
It All Begins with a Word
For internationally renowned Hong Kong media artist Hung Keung, reading and the world of literature have been constant companions from an early age, and his love of words has inspired many of his cross-disciplinary creations to date.
This year, Hung and his creative partners have joined forces to present a multifaceted reading experience online. Drawing from famous local authors from the 1960s to 1990s, this novel take on Hong Kong writing intrepidly adds in moving image and dance to explore the essence of literary perception.
And unlike most works of art, which are published, performed, or go on show when completed, "It All Begins with a Word" is set to unfold in phases on social media and a bespoke project website. The virtual events also serve as fascinating lead-ins to a real-world installation next year.
Yet our relationship with texts and the arts involves more than looking. It encompasses creating. Hung has thus formulated several interactive online games where you can reassemble words and physical movements the way you want them to be, providing a dynamic taste of what it is like to be a writer and a choreographer.
An extraordinary literary journey that will truly renew your vision.
It All Begins with a Word