Hong Kong Anarchitecture Bananas
Artist Commune
Until Apr 17
The recently concluded Architecture Biennial at the Central Police Station presented many displays that were, unfortunately, merely advertising
for the work of architects and architectural firms that mounted them; it was the beautiful simplicity of the complex's architecture that was the star attraction. In response to the biennial's pomposity, Hong Kong Anarchitecture Bananas: Artists Who Reclaim Space is a carefully curated group exhibition that tackles ideas about the use of public and private space.
A fascinating array of media is included and Li Loi-yau's Woodwork Studio (above right) is a realistic miniature model that crosses the boundary of craft into the realms of art because it depicts not only a furniture maker's studio but pushes the viewer's understanding of spatial use and the unconscious but careful placement of objects within a space.
