19 April 2024
Ants and Chinese Checkers made from used light bulbs, landscape patchwork created with discarded CDs and light tubes – these are among the exhibits produced by Dr Chan Lai-kiu, affectionately known as Q, for the acclaimed “Wish to be – Renaissance of Used Lights” upcycled art exhibition that she curated years ago at Nina Mall. Recently awarded the Hong Kong Institute of Architects Special Award (Architectural Installation, Curation & Exhibition Design) for her sustainability efforts, Q shares that her know-how about transforming used items into artworks date from her childhood. “My mum was a new immigrant. She undertook freelance sewing jobs at home to help the family make ends meet. With fabric scraps from her work, I found sheer joy in crafting outfits for my dolls.”
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One of the most iconic exhibits displayed at the “Wish to be — Renaissance of Used Lights” held before.