Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
First visit to the new Central Star Ferry Pier
The New
The new one has already been in use for months and nearly a year. But this was the first time I visited it, as it is now "far away" from its original position, and sitting next to the outlying island ferry piers. Good news is it takes even shorter time to travel between Tsim Sha Tsui Pier and Central Pier and the bad news is, Victoria Harbour is getting narrower. Even worse, this new Central Pier only makes me feel really like in the Eastern Hollywood, bringing me back to 1920s, or in the film shooting areas of Shaw's brother (邵氏片場). Faked and vague.
The Old
Thanks to people in HK, they kept the old image of Star Ferry Cental Pier. And now, it's only in our memory...
The new one has already been in use for months and nearly a year. But this was the first time I visited it, as it is now "far away" from its original position, and sitting next to the outlying island ferry piers. Good news is it takes even shorter time to travel between Tsim Sha Tsui Pier and Central Pier and the bad news is, Victoria Harbour is getting narrower. Even worse, this new Central Pier only makes me feel really like in the Eastern Hollywood, bringing me back to 1920s, or in the film shooting areas of Shaw's brother (邵氏片場). Faked and vague.
The Old
Thanks to people in HK, they kept the old image of Star Ferry Cental Pier. And now, it's only in our memory...
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Unforgettable Sunday for June
Congratulations! You've just finished the AC. Live your life to the with new vision!
Monday, January 14, 2008
1315 Playground @ Fotan
We 1315 Playground have the largest number of participating artists for our own studio in this year. This is a not-so-easy-to-take photograph of all of us, in front to the works of Marc (left), Sisi (Middle) and Sam (Right), just finished a happy afternoon while meeting visitors to the studio on the first open house weekend in 2008.
Old friends met again.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Fotanian 2008
Starting from 2003, artists working in Fotan studios had a joint open house activity every year. From a visitor to a participant, I love the loose but creative atmosphere of the area.
In the last few weeks, folks were crazily busy preparing for the exhibitions. I had my work framed on stretcher this afternoon. It was the first time I used the electric saw, built a stretcher from scrap wood, and finished the framing in an afternoon. Things happened so naturally. Partners of studio kept chatting and exchanging recent news about each other. I simply enjoyed meeting people around, like staff of the sponsoring body, and the staff of the design house I visited few nights before. By the moment I left the studio for home before midnight, I still found familiar faces heading to their studios on my way home. All people are of sparkling eyes and eager for the Fotanian 2008. Though there were disputes in the preparation works of this Fotanian 2008, who cares? Most of us are more concerned for a good show and lots of responses from viewers of our works! Will you join this show?
In the last few weeks, folks were crazily busy preparing for the exhibitions. I had my work framed on stretcher this afternoon. It was the first time I used the electric saw, built a stretcher from scrap wood, and finished the framing in an afternoon. Things happened so naturally. Partners of studio kept chatting and exchanging recent news about each other. I simply enjoyed meeting people around, like staff of the sponsoring body, and the staff of the design house I visited few nights before. By the moment I left the studio for home before midnight, I still found familiar faces heading to their studios on my way home. All people are of sparkling eyes and eager for the Fotanian 2008. Though there were disputes in the preparation works of this Fotanian 2008, who cares? Most of us are more concerned for a good show and lots of responses from viewers of our works! Will you join this show?
Fotanian 2008
Date: 12/1, 13/1, 19/1, 20/1
Time: 14.00 - 20.00
Date: 12/1, 13/1, 19/1, 20/1
Time: 14.00 - 20.00
Our studio:
1315 Playground
1315, Block B, Wah Luen Ind. Bldg., Wong Chuk Yeung St., Fotan
Thursday, January 10, 2008
A cosy loft-like design house
I can hardly tell you how warm and comfortable when I firstly visited this place last night.
My friend started this office last year in an old flat in Central. Run by two hardworking girls and a team of crazily devoted guys, this company is now working on projects not only from Hong Kong, but Macau, Europe and China.
I am really glad to see the progress and achievements of these innovative girls. Add oil! Have your business keep expanding!
Visit their webpages, see if their design services fit some of your needs.
My friend started this office last year in an old flat in Central. Run by two hardworking girls and a team of crazily devoted guys, this company is now working on projects not only from Hong Kong, but Macau, Europe and China.
I am really glad to see the progress and achievements of these innovative girls. Add oil! Have your business keep expanding!
Visit their webpages, see if their design services fit some of your needs.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Cup of venti coffee
Ten years ago, I once visited the art exhibition of my friend in Prince Building, seeing a foreign guy holding a big cup of coffee at 17.45 heading to his work again. I told myself, what a coffee-addict he is. Now, I am a coffee-addict, too! A cup of coffee wakes me up in the afternoon, or after lunch. I am glad that I can enjoy this venti latte with a free am post in a leisure afternoon. Perhaps, life can be somewhat likes this.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Gifts I received today
Scarf~ A long and a short, a striped and a plain black, one from commercial and one hand-made. I am moved by both!
Thanks to my colleagues and my ex-2E, especially Grace, Rise, and others~
Don't forget, I've sent a gift to my dearest colleague, too!
Mind it, it's designed by studio Tord Boontje, a very trendy artist/designer for the moment!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Everyone is No.1
Feel the spirit. Everyone has the No.1 in oneself. Believe it.
(And thanks to my partner for your team song.)
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
My latest toy
Hurray! My Canon400D got its battery grip BG-E3 and a Tamron F28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di! Though not as stunning as with the grey Canon F/70-200mm, very capable to fulfil special duties at reasonable price.
Good time with good friends
Good food is just an excuse, I treasure every moment with my best friends. Cheers! Another happy Friday again. Dear H & R, got to have another gathering just to compensate my absence of the latter half of the last evening, okay? ;)
Thursday, December 06, 2007
We are the Champion
MV: WE WILL ROCK YOU + WE ARE THE CHAMPIONWE ARE THE CHAMPIONI've paid my dues
Time after time
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes
I've made a few
and I've had my share of sand
Kicked in my face
But I've come through
And I need to go on and on and on and on
We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fightin' till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world
I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls
You've brought me fame and fortune
And everything that goes with it
I thank you all
But it's been no bed of roses no pleasure cruise
and I consider it a challenge before all human race
That I'll never lose
And I need to go on and on and on and on
We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fightin' till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world
We are the champions - my friends
And We'll keep on fightin' till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions
X'mas in the malls of HK
Top and middle taken at Langham Place, bottom taken at LCX. All taken by SE K810i.
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