Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay｜Lee Garden Arts Festival "Art Too" celebrates Lee Gardens' centenary heritage as an arts community

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Hysan, Lee Gardens Society and HKWALLS jointly present the "Tools of the Trade" special edition graffiti tool exhibition, which brings together the street art creations of American artist Spenser Little, Hong Kong signature painter Katol and artist Huang Dingfeng in a carefully curated art space. Pay tribute to memorable historical moments with works celebrating the centenary. The festival will also organize a number of guided tours, handicraft workshops and on-site demonstrations for public registration. In addition to viewing art works, participants can also participate in art creation, learn creative techniques, and use the artist's real tools to create.
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Mr. Lui Kanwei, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Hysan Estates Limited, said: "The development vision of Lee Gardens is closely connected with art and culture. Whether it is the Beishan Poetry Society opened on Lee Garden Hill a hundred years ago, or the Lee Stage, which gave birth to countless dreams, creativity They all emerged from Lee Gardens and promoted the development of the entire area. Today, art is still integrated into architectural design and community revitalization work. Through Lee Gardens, we are committed to making Lee Gardens a vibrant cultural landmark. For the Art Festival "Art Too", we hope to recreate the community spirit that started with the literati in Erbanwu a hundred years ago, so that everyone can appreciate art, create art and feel the strong artistic atmosphere here."
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"Lee Garden Arts Festival is not only Hysan's commitment to cultural heritage, but also creates new opportunities for promoting street art and enhancing community participation. It also commemorates the milestones of the past century and hopes to create a more dynamic arts ecosystem." Mr. Lui said.
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Experience the "Tools of the Trade" graffiti tool exhibition in depth and explore the secrets of the artist's studio

The three artists will create works of art one after another during the event, and each work will present moments of joy, dreams and togetherness. The public can also sign up for art guided tours led by HKWALLS to tour the murals and various site installations in the area, and learn about the rich history of Lee Gardens and the surrounding Causeway Bay.
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Another highlight of the festival is the "Tools of the Trade" exhibition of graffiti tools. The exhibition uses everyday art tools as an entry point to introduce street art culture, while also displaying the artist's studio and personal works. The exhibition also includes a variety of artistic creations, showing the creativity and possibilities inspired by art tools.
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Create street art yourself

In addition, Spenser Little, Katol and Huang Dingfeng will host handicraft workshops to allow the public to try different types of artistic creations. Spenser Little, which uses the sky street scene as its canvas, will hold a wire art master class, instructing participants to use twining and cutting techniques to turn ordinary wires into works of art with their personal names; Katol's text and hand-painted signage workshop will showcase fonts Art and calligraphy skills guide participants to draw unique signboards on A3 paper; Huang Dingfeng's deconstruction and visual character master class allows participants to reimagine, cut and arrange strokes, lines and dots to create the complex beauty and complexity of Chinese characters. A work of structural character.
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The festival also features live demonstrations and interactive conversations, allowing artists to share their creative experiences and inspirations and demonstrate how to transform ideas into works of art step by step. Audiences can gain an in-depth understanding of the artist and his creative ideas through interactive sessions.
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Hysan100's Facebook and Instagram launched the "It's Art #Thisisarttoo" prize game, inviting users to share traces of art visible in Lee Gardens, with any subject matter, from non-traditional art tools to unexpected art scenes, to architectural design and objects. Iron art etc. Participants can share their findings by tagging @Hysan100 in their posts to become one of the festival’s creators and have a chance to win Lee Gardens electronic shopping vouchers and explore more exciting moments in the district.
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Entering the next century, Hysan will continue to operate Lee Gardens with heart, dedicate itself to the promotion and inheritance of art and culture, and connect the community. "Art Too" brings a variety of activity experiences, hoping to make the public have fun and enjoy community creations in Lee Gardens.
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Members of the public can sign up for free workshops and guided tours through this link and learn more about the event.