文藝起義──阿堅奴英文書法展

阿堅奴是本地少數以英文書法為創作題材的藝術家，平面設計出身的他由於發現手繪的美好，喜歡不同紙的質感，畫寫時筆的痕跡及變化令他著迷，甚至身體之間運用的力量也是重要的感受，經過幾年的創作，把英文書法也帶到商業裡，使之得到更多的展示。

而在牛房的展覽裡，他會更進一步把平面的英文書法，與陶藝及生活實用品結合，甚至是運用空間架設裝置與間隔，使它變成一個場境。來到展場不單是看一個純粹的英文書法展，而是多元素的展覽，由作品到木製品及宣傳設計等都很有手感。在展覽前阿堅奴還專門到日本製作陶瓷，到牛房後花園做木工，所有細節及構造都是原作及手藝，在實驗、藝術與工匠之間，他想突破更深的層面，把三者同時兼顧及運用，形成一個整體效果，也是他創作中一次自我的起義。

Aquino is one of the few artists using English calligraphy creatively. With a graphic design background, he became fascinated with the beauty of hand painting, the different paper textures, traces and variations of pen strokes, and even the strength applied by different parts of the body. After a few years’ practice, he has brought English calligraphy into commercial use, thus giving the art more exposure.

In this exhibition at Ox Warehouse, the artist takes his art to another level by combining English calligraphy with ceramics and everyday utensils, and by using installations and partitions he merges his calligraphic work with the setting. Therefore this is rather a multimedia exhibition, than a mere showcase of English calligraphy, where every element, from wooden wares to promotional designs, has a delicate hand feel.

Prior to the exhibition Aquino specially went to Japan to make his own ceramics, and also did some carpentry work at Ox Warehouse backyard. With all elements being original and handcrafted, he attempts to bring the art to a higher level by integrating experimentalism, art and workmanship, to achieve a comprehensive result while starting his own creative revolution.

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藝術新人類計劃 2016

文藝起義──阿堅奴英文書法展

New Art People Project 2016

The Renaissance of Pen and Ink – Exhibition of Calligraphy and Lettering Art by Aquino da Silva

開幕 Opening Ceremony：13/8/2016（星期六 Saturday）4:00 P.M.

展期 Exhibition Period：14/8–18/9/2016 （逢星期二休息 Closed on Tuesdays）

工作坊 Workshop：21/8, 28/8, 4/9/2016（星期日 Sunday）

地點 Venue：牛房倉庫二樓 2nd Floor of Ox Warehouse

免費入場 Free Admission