Date: 21 Mar 2025 - 8 Jun 2025
Through the juxtaposition of traditional Chinese artefacts and contemporary artworks, the exhibition 8 times 8. stories．︀series．systems in mythology & art illustrates the interplay between individual elements within a larger whole by examining various symbols and linked narratives.
In ‘Eight Woodcuts of Figures and Narratives’, dating from the Late Qing dynasty to the early Republican period, the carvings depict scenes from different Chinese folk stories, serving as reminders of virtues and good deeds. Look closely at the figures’ expressions and gestures. What stories are they telling?
If the story’s setting were reimagined and the dialogues of these figures rewritten, what new story would you create? We invite individuals of all ages to unleash their creativity. Write your own story and give new meaning to these traditional scenes.
This is an event associated with the exhibition 8 times 8. stories．series．systems in mythology & art. For exhibition details, please click here.
Activity Details：
We have specially designed a set of 4 creative cards for the exhibition 8 times 8. stories．︀series．systems in mythology & art (available at the exhibition space). Based on the exhibit ‘Eight Woodcuts of Figures and Narratives,’ these cards invite the audience to learn about the embodied Chinese folk stories and culture, while reinterpreting the wood carvings creatively.
Welcome to share your work with us by emailing to umagedu@hku.hk before June 9, 2025. We will select the 10 most creative works from the public and notify them by email to collect a souvenir at UMAG.