The festive season is upon us and we have a Christmas art evening treat, gift ideas and last chance to catch Interval II.
Philippa Hadley Choy
Open Studio Evening
Thursday 18 December 5 – 7pm
Philippa Hadley Choy has been working intensely during her time here. Plaster, plastic sheeting, photos, photocopying and a less than pristine studio have all been part of the process. Playing with the idea of pure sculpture with references to Bernini, mountains in Chinese art and feet, Choy has created a video work, bright etched plaster drawings and a forest of sculptures. Join us for a guided tour through her unique art practice over a mince pie and refreshments on Thursday 18 December 5 – 7pm.
Philippa’s open studio continues 18 – 22 December 2008
Christmas Gift Ideas at Chinese Arts Centre Shop
There’s no excuse for socks and selection boxes when there’s a whole host of quirky gifts to choose from at Chinese Arts Centre. Visit us and browse our unique ranges with items such as silk cocoon-inspired jewellery by contemporary artist Daisy Choi, delicate glass Chinese teaware and the finest Chinese teas to go with, dancing robots and magic trees. Whether it’s something special or a stocking filler you’re looking for, Chinese Arts Centre’s shop has an unusual gift idea to fit the bill.
As well as a tour of Philippa’s fascinating sculpture works, visitors to our Open Studio Evening can enjoy 10% off purchases in Chinese Arts Centre shop.
Interval II – Suki Chan
Until 22 December 2008
This month is your last chance to catch Suki Chan’s mesmerising film Interval II. Chan’s poetic portrait of a cast iron pier on the coast of northwest England and a traditional Hakka roundhouse uses time-lapse to show the movement of shadows and light. The 17 minute film beautifully captures the traces of human presence in the structures. Catch it before it closes 22 December.
First Step Exhibition
Sin Yi Law
Until 14 January 2009
Sin Yi Law’s delicate crayon drawings exploring the excitement and pleasure of food are complemented by a video work projected in the First Step space. Sin Yi projects footage of rice cakes opening with Chinese characters meaning crude words. The words oppose the pleasant language associated with food conversation, highlighting the social communicative aspect of food in Chinese culture.
More Chinese arts events
Luke Ching
plAAy Artist-In-Residence at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Until 15 December 2008
During his time at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery Hong Kong based artist Luke Ching has been given free reign to interact and respond to the Musuem and its collections. Small interventions have included hiding various artworks around the building for visitor’s to find and creating a Car Museum parked opposite the main musuem itself. The results of his residency will be on display until 15 December.
Gayle Chong Kwan – The Grand Tour
Atlantis at Arts Co, London
Until 6 December 2008
This week is the last chance to catch the third instalment of Gayle Chong Kwan’s The Grand Tour exhibition series, Atlantis. This fascinating work gives us an enormous mythical landscape made from used food containers and hints at issues of cultural tourism and sustainability. Look out for the next Grand Tour exhibition next April at Artsway. See thegrandtour.gaylechongkwan.com for more information.
Drawn in the Clouds
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Finland
Until 1 February 2009
A must see if you’re in Helsinki in the next couple of months is Tsang Kin-Wah’s text installation as part of Drawn in the Clouds, an exhibition of contemporary Asian art. Curiously titled HE comes from The Sky… or The Sea, Tsang new work consists of a rampage of black text running through the stairway of the gallery to a special accompanying sound work. To find out more visit tsangkinwah.com or kiasma.fi
Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities at Chinese Arts Centre
Chinese Arts Centre is offering unpaid volunteer work placements in different areas of the organisation. These placements offer valuable skills and an insight into the workings of a leading arts organisation. For more information and how to apply visit the Work Experience page of our site.
