Greek Canadian photographer Evangelo Costadimas predicts people will be surprised by the works in his new solo exhibition. Those familiar only with his nude female photos will discover Costadimas has also snapped plenty of clothed people.
Viae Variae is a showcase for the black and white shots he has taken 'just by instinct or as a reaction to an unknown feeling' during his travels around Asia, the artist says. 'When I travel to a place, it is not just for the sights and monuments,' says Costadimas, who holds a day job as a telecommunications engineer. 'It is more about the people and their culture.'
For 14 years Costadimas has been snapping ordinary people in public places as a travel photographer 'in search of images'. In his best shots, Costadimas captures raw, uncensored human emotions, creating images with magnetic and emotional force (right).
Viae Variae, Goethe-Institute, 14/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. 10am-8pm Mon-Fri; 2-6pm Sat. Tel: 2802 0088. Dec15-Jan 2.
All that glitters is on display this month in a first-ever exhibition of ancient gold ornaments at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. It's an extraordinary opportunity to view over 300 privately owned treasures currently on loan to the university's art museum. Lai Suk-yee, the museum's assistant curator, says: 'Many Hong Kong people are familiar with painting and ceramics but it's very rare to have such an exhibition on gold.' Birds, cicadas, deer, monkeys and dragons decorate many of these priceless works, some of which date to the 12th century BC.
Ancient Chinese Gold Ornaments, Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories. 10am-4.45pm Mon-Sat; 12.30pm-5.30pm Sun. Tel: 2609 7416. Until Feb 18.