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HKBU Master of Arts in Visual Arts Graduation Show explores divergence and resonance in art
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
The Academy of Visual Arts (AVA) under the School of Creative Arts (SCA) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) will present its Master of Arts in Visual Arts Graduation Show 2025 from 12 to 27 July at the HKBU Kai Tak Campus, featuring the works of 23 graduating students.
The theme of the exhibition “Symbiosis”, originating from the Greek word symbíōsis, signifies collaborative and companionable relationships . It also draws on the core ideas of the cultural metaphor, “learning from the same master yet blossoming differently”, from the Qing Dynasty novel Flowers in the Mirror by Li Ruzhen. By sharing a common ground, the 23 graduating students have now flourished and branched into their own diverse and vibrant directions. The exhibition explores their divergence and resonant growth, allowing the audience to understand how artistic vision thrives through both inherited wisdom and creativity.
The graduating students transform the abstract concept of “symbiosis” into vibrant, visual stories, employing a range of materials and forms including fine art, design, media art and photography. Through these multifaceted expressions, they explore the entangled relationships between their personal insight and shared roots, delving into the themes of identity, memory, ritual, displacement, connection, and the extraordinary within the ordinary. These artworks resemble branches of a symbiotic tree, originating from the same bud yet blossoming into unique expressions shaped by individual experiences and artistic ideals. Photos and descriptions of six selected artworks from the exhibition can be downloaded here.
Master of Arts in Visual Arts Graduation Show
The opening ceremony of the exhibition will be held on 11 July, and officiated by Professor Gyung Jin Shin, Programme Director of the Master of Arts in Visual Arts. Two sponsored awards, the WMA Award and the GenSublime Intermedia Award, will be presented during the ceremony with the awardees chosen by seasoned art professionals.
Exhibition Details:
Period: 12 - 27 July 2025 (closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Opening Hours: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Venue: HKBU Kai Tak Campus, 51 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon (MTR Choi Hung Station Exit A2)
For media representatives interested in covering the exhibition, interviews and tours can be arranged upon request. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Supporting Events
In addition, on the first day of the exhibition (12 July), two events will take place at the AVA Gallery in the HKBU Kai Tak Campus, and the public is most welcome to join.
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Guest Talk: Art Making vs Art Working by Ms Janet Fong Man-yee, Research Assistant Professor at the Academy of Visual Arts, HKBU and Mr Chan Sai-lok (阿三), Artist and Part-time lecturer at the Academy of Language and Culture, HKBU * This event will be conducted in English or Cantonese.
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Ms Janet Fong Man-yee has nearly 25 years of extensive experience in the contemporary art field and has collaborated with various renowned institutions. She has curated a wide range of exhibitions that explore Hong Kong’s cultural identity and how it is represented to the world in a contemporary context. With curatorial experience across cities such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Seoul, New York and others, she has also served on numerous judging panels and project committees.
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Mr Chan Sai-lok (阿三) is an artist, art critic and writer based in Hong Kong. , His practice explores the intersection of text, literature, and painting. His recent solo exhibitions include The Stillness Between (Oil Street Art Space, 2025) and The Pictures and Those Thousand Words (POINTSMAN, 2024). He publishes exhibition catalogues and engages in teaching, curating, and cultural broadcasting. | ||
Flower elements DIY Workshop * This event will be conducted in English. | Participants will learn how to use dry flowers to create artworks with different materials. | 3:00 pm –
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To ensure a smooth participation in the exhibition and related activities, members of the public who wish to participate are required to make an online reservation via this link in advance. Those who register successfully will receive a confirmation email.
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