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Hong Kong's urban environment is complex and contrasted with a strong presence of neo-vernacular architecture. Spaces are built and evolve through accumulation to the needs of different users, resulting in organic stratifications of the built environment.
Worn down buildings with clusters of signs, juxtapositions of dissonant colors, neon lights, dripping AC condensers, and exposed piping create an environment in which we can read different layers, historical, urban, functional, and sometimes nature makes its way back and reclaims its rightful share of the city.
Through subtle symbolism we pay tribute to Hong Kong’s Chinese legacy.The mirror and the Foo Lion dogs incarnating duality and contrast, power and strength complemented by gentleness and wisdom. The female is positioned on the right looking into the guests, while the male appears as the female's reflection in the mirror.
Wooden structure, evoking Chinese traditional carpentry blends in the dark wood background, the base voluntarily “disappears” to sublimates and supports our “Inverse / Tension” to become object of contemplation.
"Inverse / Tension" reflects and invites you to explore the beautiful interiors found in some of Hong Kong's unassuming buildings that you cannot find in other cities in the world.
La Galerie Paris 1839 represents internationally recognised fine art photography masterpieces as well as a collection of works by emerging artists. With a deep understanding and sensitive approach of art, La Galerie builds its collections with passion, lucidity and high standards, extending its expertise to prints, mixed media, street art and sculpture.
Starting with its first exhibition for Vincent Fournier in Hong Kong, La Galerie Paris 1839 has been the crossroad of Western and local art scene.
With a mission of observing and presenting Hong Kong with a modern perspective, La Galerie represents artists including Camille Levert, Cyril Delettre, Catherine Henriette, and Anat Givon who share the same method in their approaches. Their works embody the characteristics of the collision and integration of East and West cultures in the city of Hong Kong.
La Galerie values local talents, from established artists like Almond Chu to emerging young artists like Kayee C. The Asian art scene is also represented through Zeng Nian, Zhang Kechun and Chow Ching-Hui.
The gallery aims to bring photography to everyone’s life.
