To Tsang, C.E.‧ 2 “Nothing But Development” 《致曾特首2》: Conceptual Art Exhibition 觀念藝術展覽

致曾特首‧二

《發展是硬道理》觀念藝術展覽

C & G藝術單位曾於2007年9至11月首次舉行《致曾特首》觀念藝術展覽。該展覽希望參展藝術家回應特首曾蔭權於2005-2007年兩年任期的功過，並以此為題為曾特首度身訂造藝術品，然後鼓勵曾特首購買。一方面讓藝術家有機會透過藝術創作直接向曾特首表達意見；另方面，讓曾特首有機會透過欣賞及選購藝術品以了解本地藝術生態及支持藝術，可謂一舉多得。當然，曾特首並沒有購買該次展覽的任何作品，但他 / 他的秘書都禮貌地書面回應了一下(見圖)。

這次《致曾特首‧二》，亦以上次展覽為基礎，邀請藝術家回應曾特首近年的功過，如發展高鐵、西九上馬、活化工廈、發展郵輪馬頭、保育、市區重建、教育改革、及至近期的政改方案等等，並以鄧小平名句—《發展是硬道理》為副題，思考近年香港不斷發展所帶來的「危」與「機」。

究竟發展「甚麼」才是硬道理？是否只有肉眼能見的外在土地發展、經濟發展才是香港未來出路？才是所謂的硬道理？民智的發展、政制的發展、環保意識的發展、文化涵養的發展等內在養份理應同時重點發展。外在發展與內在發展不平衡，如同長短腳走路，那會不窒礙前進，那會不仆倒街上？莫非終日靠撐著兩支紅旗一拐一拐過日子？難道這就是道理？

是次邀請的藝術家來自五十後至八十後，位位來自十分不同背景，皆為知識份子：高學長，法國人，雕塑藝術家，來港讀而優則教；俞若玫，熟手文字女工，一直關心香港社會民生，嘗試以文字以外的方式表達近年有關發展的困惑；張嘉莉，曾留學美國，現為人母，透過藝術不平則鳴；鄭怡敏(阿金)，策展人，不當社工當藝術家；李俊峰及葉浩麟，年青有為藝術家，一腳踢兼瓣數多。他們各具個人獨立思考，他們以藝術手法所回應的事件、所站的角度、所持的態度也會是忠於自己，絕不盲目，絕對有其道理。展出作品多回應曾特首領導下的政治問題，有廣泛概括，有具體細緻，反映出參展藝術家對其理想政治的聯想及要求。高學長利用無印良品的銷售概念，套用到曾特首在政治生活上的推銷手法上，一語道破即是：「無料政品」；俞若玫的耳朵作品，控訴政府利用「假耳」去聆聽市民訴求，揭穿了政府利用刻意營造的「假耳時日」，蠱惑民眾以為當下的發展就是真理；張嘉莉以無可奈何的消極方法，鼓勵民眾走到街上或「唱」或「瞓」，與曾特首共渡時艱；鄭怡敏(阿金)以一貫繪畫源自傳媒報導的自畫像手法，描繪2009年7月1日大遊行，提醒曾特首小心今年醞釀中的七一大遊行；李俊峰+葉浩麟以童年往事連繫曾特首的施政脈絡，幽默地解剖曾特首的政治邏輯，原來也是如兒童般幼稚。

展期至2010年5月31日。費用全免，歡迎各界人士參觀。

To Tsang, C.E.‧ 2

“Nothing But Development” Conceptual Art Exhibition

In September 2007, C&G Artpartment hosted “To Tsang, C.E.” conceptual art exhibition, which invited participating artist to use art to respond to Mr. Donald Tsang’s policies between 2005 and 2007, and also to tailor-made art pieces for Tsang to purchase. On one hand, it was an opportunity for artists to express their opinions to Tsang with their familiar media. Besides, it also meant to provide a chance for Mr. Tsang to grasp an understanding of the local art ecology and support local art through appreciating and buying artworks by Hong Kong artists. Of course, it turned out Mr. Tsang did not purchase any of the artworks from this exhibition. However, his secretary did politely return a thank you note, after receiving the exhibition profile. (please see the attached image)

Based on the concept from this previous show, the current exhibition, “To Tsang, C.E.‧2” also will invite artists to respond to Mr. Tsang’s recent policies, like those on the high-speed railway, West-Kowloon cultural district, revitalization of industrial buildings, cruise ship terminal, conservation on culture and heritage, urban redevelopment, education reform, and the recent constitutional reform etc. The subtitle, “Nothing, but development!” is inspired by Deng Xiaoping’s famous statement: “Development is the sole principle,” to encourage artists and viewers to think about the pros and cons of the recent non-stop developments in Hong Kong.

After all, development of “what” should be the sole principle? Should it be only about development on items that are materialistic, like real estate, and economy? Then how about development on the inner soul of the city, like culture, civil intelligence, democratic constitution, citizen’s consciousness on environmental protection? The imbalance development of the outer look and inner soul of the city, eventually, may turn out to be a huge obstacle for the city to run forward.

The current exhibition is inviting artists from different generations: from the 50’s to 80’s. All of them are intellectuals with different backgrounds. SCOLARI Jean-Christophe is a sculptor from France. He has both studied and taught in university in Hong Kong. Cally Yu is a writer with strong concern on Hong Kong society and the public lives. This time, she attempts to use other media to express her worry about development. Clara Cheung used to study in the US. She now is a mother and has a strong will to use art to fight for justice. Gum Cheng Yee-Man, the curator of the show, became an artist after giving up the post of a social worker. Chun-Fung Lee and IP Ho Lun (Roland) are successful young artists who are working in many different fields. They all have independent and critical thinking skills, and will use art to respond to various current issues, according to their own judgements.

The opening for this exhibit will be on 21st March, 2010(Sun) at 6:30pm. The show will run until 31st May, 2010, and it is free for public.

致曾特首‧二

《發展是硬道理》觀念藝術展覽

主辦及策劃： C & G藝術單位

邀請藝術家：李俊峰+葉浩麟、高學長、俞若玫、張嘉莉、鄭怡敏(阿金)

開幕時間：二零一零年三月二十一日(星期日) 下午6:30

展覽日期：二零一零年三月二十二日(星期一) 至五月三十一日(星期一)

展覽時間：下午2:00-7:30，逢星期四、五、六、日、一，(星期二、三及公眾假期休息)

展覽地點：香港九龍太子西洋菜南街222號三字樓 (始創中心後)

To Tsang, C.E.‧ 2

“Nothing But Development” Conceptual Art Exhibition

Presented by: C & G Artpartment