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HONG KONG RESONANCE: A TRIO OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS | Exhibition Introduction

Hong Kong Resonance unites the artistic expression of Elsa Jeandedieu, Sylvain Holtermann, and Takeshi Shikama, creating a captivating tapestry that reflects the city's vibrant soul.

Surrounded by the energy of Hong Kong's bustling cityscape, Jeandedieu has been inspired in her quest for inner serenity. As she navigates the fast- paced rhythm of her artist life, she strives to find a resonating frequency that harmonises with nature.

Intrigued by the rhythmic patterns that permeate our existence, Jeandedieu channels and translates energy into textured art. Through her creative process, she aims to reconnect with the fundamental elements of nature.

Sylvain Holtermann is a French photographer who uses film and digital photography to explore a variety of familiar and unfamiliar territories through a poetic outlook largely influenced by the works of painters. Living in Hong Kong since 1995, his themes include the beauty of empty spaces, the resilience of nature in the city, and the resonance of time and element in the landscape. Favouring a direct yet introspective approach to photography, he usually works with small-format cameras. For this exhibition, he presents a series of photographs printed on bamboo fibre washi paper.

Hong Kong possesses diverse facets beyond its modern skyscrapers. As Takeshi Shikama becomes increasingly accustomed to the city, he discovered the richness of greenery, the profoundness of nature, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. One winter morning, guided by the wisdom path, Shikama came across the majestic Buddha statue veiled by a misty atmosphere. In those serene moments, he clicked the shutter of his camera, hoping to capture the tranquil landscape.

©Elsa Jeandedieu. Golden Jungle, 2023, Plaster and copper leaves on birch wood. Courtesy of Boogie Boogie Photography

Elsa has been expanding her creative talents and bringing her unique texture artworks and murals to Hong Kong, Paris, Italy, and many other places. In the past twenty years, her inspiring energy and creativity haveresulted in hundreds of commissioned paintings and luxury art pieces for high-profile clients, including CHANEL and other high fashion brands. As she turns forty years old this year, Elsa moves on to a new chapter and dedicates herself to artworks that reveal her inner voice.

©Takeshi Shikama. Hong Kong #66, Platinum-palladium print on gampi paper, 2022-2023. Courtesy of Boogie Boogie Photography

Takeshi Shikama's life ambition is to capture the 'invisible' world that lingers beyond the visible world of the trees. Each photograph is hand- printed by Takeshi Shikama, using the ancient platinum/palladium technique, considered the highest quality in black and white photographic printing. The Japanese Gampi paper on which he prints is a handmade UNESCO national treasure. It requires a great deal of time and manual labour, which reflects the intimacy Shikama has with his subject matter.

©Sylvain Holtermann. (Neg) Entropy Hong Kong #71, Color photograph on bamboo fiber washi paper 2022. Courtesy of Boogie Boogie Photography

A pocket camera and a book about a train journey from Paris to Beijing set Sylvain on a course from an early age. At 18, he left France for China where he spent two years with a hundred rolls of films given by Kodak. From there on he participated in groups and solo exhibitions in France and China and collaborated with magazines. Having settled in Hong Kong in 1995, he continues travelling extensively in Europe and Asia. His recent work mainly focuses on the landscape.

Exhibition Details

• HONG KONG RESONANCE: A TRIO OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS
• Date: 27 April - 1 June 2024, by appointment: info@bewephoto.com
• Venue: THE LOFT
• Address: 8/F, E-Wah Factory Building, 56-60 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen

Information Source: PR