They call themselves 'the magicians' who work behind the spotlight. A group of graduates from the Applied Arts Department of the Academy for Performing Arts have unveiled the mysteries of stage production in their graduation exhibition.
The 13 graduates involved in the exhibition major in three main streams: scenic art, costume making and prop making. They have gone through two years of diploma studies and three years of degree training.
The exhibition features their final year projects, which include a diverse range of artwork such as costumes, photos, paintings and kinetic sculptures.
Scenic artist LuLu Siu Lo-lo, 22, created a set of oil paintings, photography and video work under the theme 'as beautiful as life'. She captured touching moments of people on the street and at the airport.
Costume maker Lily So Lai-lai, 23, crafted a collection of corsets based on those worn from the 17th to 19th centuries. For reference, she used fashion books and magazines.
'I'm fascinated by the changes in female fashion. In the past, women used corsets to shape their figures to the extent that they could hardly breathe,' she said.
Prop artist Regina Wong Wing-po, 24, designed kinetic installation of a rolling ball using stainless steel and a metal ball. The stunning work is a labour of love which combines the aesthetics of physics, mathematics and visual arts.