HKU Bulletin May 2015 (Vol. 16 No.2)

also participated in a public talk with filmmaker Mr Derek Yee in November, 2014. Mr Fruit Chan gave a public talk in February and is currently conducting a scriptwriting workshop for HKU students. Mr Henri Cole has conducted a public poetry reading and a talk on campus, as well as a class visit. He has also met with local writers to discuss the creative process. Artstation’s Ms Anne Hayes and Mr Glenn Davidson were in residence at the University from January 30 to February 14 this year, and involved students in creating Meeting Point , a paper sculpture designed for and assembled in the Learning Commons entrance lobby. Five students from Dr Koon Yee-wan’s class followed the project from day one. They created panels explaining the project and took photos of the various stages involved in its production that were exhibited in Chi Wah Learning Commons next to the Meeting Point installation. Novel perspectives Ms Saehim Park, a second-year Fine Arts student commented: “As a future art historian, talking to Anne and Glenn inspired me with novel perspectives. I got to see how the theories and methods I learned in class applied to the reality of artistic creation. It was an unusual opportunity, not only to be engaged with the making process of an artwork, but also to share the story, impression and understanding with the artists. I love abstract and non-figurative art, especially how it bears the infinite potential for imagination. I am grateful for the freedom it gives, the visual frisson and the Meeting Point .” Artstation are planning two more visits in 2016 and students will be involved in the proposed projects. Asked what UAS gives to artists themselves, Mr Davidson said: “Unlike the gallery or curated space, the University is an alternative which is deeply viable for artists. Because of this access to people who think and pay attention to things, it’s such a pleasure to have some really meaningful exchanges where you feel you are learning and you can see the benefit to others learning from what you do. And they see things that we don’t see in the work. Out in the world of art, it is very tough and competitive and edgy. Here in the University it’s not like that. It’s more protected and special, it’s an enormous relief.” Apart from discussing his recent film The Midnight After in a talk, Mr Fruit Chan (left) leads a scriptwriting workshop for HKU students. Students have the opportunity to work closely with the two artists in creating the installation made up of recycled paper. American poet Mr Henri Cole at the Master Poet event held in November, 2014. The University of Hong Kong Bulletin www.hku.hk/publications/bulletin.html Published by the University of Hong Kong The Bulletin magazine reports on activities, events and research initiated by members of the University. It aims to keep the local and international communities informed of new breakthroughs and achievements in all of our faculties and disciplines. Editorial Team Chief Editor: Katherine Ma, Director of Communications Managing Editor: Shirley Yeung, Publications Manager Assistant Editor: Yu Nga-wing Writers: Kelvin Au, Teri Fitsell, Kathy Griffin Design and production: oneZEBRA Limited Contribution and Feedback With special thanks to staff and students who kindly contributed their time and their photographs to the Bulletin . We welcome contributions of content for publication. Items should include the author’s name and University contact details. Please direct contributions, comments or suggestions to the Communications and Public Affairs Office at bulletin@hku.hk for consideration. Care for the Environment While our publication is printed on environmentally friendly paper, we urge you to share your copy with friends and colleagues, and help reduce our carbon footprint. Alternatively, you may choose to unsubscribe at bulletin@hku.hk, and read the Bulletin online at www.hku.hk/publications/bulletin.html The University of Hong Kong Bulletin | May 2015 Arts and Culture