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SPRING WORKSHOP PRESENTS “THE UNIVERSE OF NAMING” BY QIU ZHIJIE
HONG KONG, MAY 16, 2013 – Spring, the non-profit art space in the industrial neighbourhood of Wong Chuk Hang, hosts its first major exhibition, The Universe of Naming, by leading Chinese artist and teacher Qiu Zhijie 邱志杰. The expansive installation will take over the art space when the exhibition officially opens on Thursday, May 23.
Qiu ZhiJie, “Universe of Naming” exhibition “map on wall”.
The Universe of Naming features the artist’s detailed maps that reimagine the world, examining its eographical and conceptual terrains in an immersive, interactive experience. Visitors can navigate freely through the space, exploring a landscape made of found, made, free and confined objects. Qiu Zhijie said exhibition was partly inspired by the multi-purpose spaces available at Spring.
“The adaptability of the organization and its physical space invite the artist to react and produce a radical, penetrating kind of art work,” he said. “You can not show works here meant for a white cube or a black box. You need to do something that has the ability to penetrate the spaces of daily life.”
Qiu ZhiJie “Universe of Naming” exhibition “map on floor (detailed)”
The maps are the latest incarnation of Qiu’s “Blueprints” exhibition at the Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art in the Netherlands, which in turn informed his concept as Chief Curator of the 9th Shanghai Bienniale in 2012.
Qiu’s educational philosophy values sociological inquiry, intervention and participation. Putting this into practice, Spring recently invited students from several local universities and schools to participate in a two-day workshop where they helped the artist to create the installation.
“Qiu Zhijie is an esteemed teacher and the ideal artist to foster exchange between generations, between cities and between artistic practices,” said Spring’s founder, Mimi Brown. “It was powerful to see the next generation of Hong Kong’s artists soak in Qiu’s carefully considered approach to making and thinking about art.”
Students from the University of Hong Kong, City University, Baptist University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Arts School, HKICC Lau Shau Kee School of Creativity, Jockey Club Ti-I College, Diocesan Girls’ School, Hong Kong Academy and Po Leung Kuk Laws Foundation College joined the workshop.
Qiu ZhiJie student workshop, 邱志杰的学生工作室
“Qiu Zhijie is a tireless, humanistic teacher who challenges and encourages his students to become more positive and motivated to find meaning in art and in life,” said Venus Lo, a student at The University of Hong Kong. “I am grateful that the workshop at Spring allowed me to see and experience his creative process intimately.”
Qiu Zhijie Student workshop, Qiu portrait. 邱志杰学生工作室，邱志杰。
The Universe of Namingruns until August 18. Throughout summer, Spring will hold educational workshops for adults and children.
画廊空间在香港巴塞尔艺博会期间开放时间: 10am to 9pm (Thursday May 23 – Sunday May 26).
