Videotage’s first presentation of local experimental videos in 2011
Curator: Phoebe Man
Artists: Ho Ka Ho, Mak Ming Kit, Jose Lai, Howard Cheng, Kenji Wong, Tsang Wing Man, Ellen Pau, Rita Hui, Linda Lai, Phoebe Man

Videotage is hosting its first local experimental video screening on 18th February this year. The Other provides a fresh perspective for Hong Kong audience on issues we often neglect or easily overlook amid the busy life of modern cities. The curator – Phoebe Man has selected works from four iconic Hong Kong female artists plus videos and animations by several emerging young local artists for the event.

The theme of the event – The Other means being different – a concept that embodies characteristics all our featured artists proudly hold. Many experimental films, videos and new media artworks are either reflections or products of direct influences of technological development. Despite the presupposed connection between technologies and males, we have witnessed a number of distinguished Hong Kong female experimental video artists and filmmakers who have masterly broken such ideological mold over the years. The artists’ gender, social status, and styles are different from traditional arts and mainstream film productions. These differences make their works the others outside the industry. Their works raise our attention to facts and realities we used to have too many excuses to be insensitive to. The artists transform personal experiences into abstract vocabularies as a form of discussion while not fitting in any kind of grand narratives of ideology; Instead of illustrating theories, they are more willing to show the audience the richness of daily lives. Using delicate techniques and extraordinary imagination, the works are intriguing and filled with unique characters. And it is the combination of all these elements that forms the fascinating side of their works.

The screening also features animations and video works created by new young artists in Hong Kong. These emerging artists are concerned with issue of identities, researches of space and the cities. Filling with imagination and uncertainty, searching by trial and error, each of their work is filled with experimental spirit and unique style.

Date: 18 February 2011 (Friday)
Time: 8 – 9:45 pm
Venue: Videotage
Address: Unit 13, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kln. HK