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Neon dreamers turn an icon of Hong Kong streets into art

  • Buildings from the Victoria Harbour skyline rendered in neon, a retro taxi wrapped in light tubes – artists put neon to new uses
  • The material, fast disappearing from the streets, is indelibly associated with Hong Kong

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A retro taxi wrapped in neon lights, the work of creative studio Ceekayello, on display at Kong Art Space in Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: Vivian Yan
Vivian Yan

Hong Kong is a city of neon lights, and a group exhibition at Kong Art Space in Staunton Street, Central, that’s full of vibrant and colourful works is the newest contribution to our collective memory of local neighbourhoods and the cityscape.

Featuring artists including Daniel Kamp, Frédéric Bussière, Felix Chan and Rosetta Heung, “My Light, My Hood”, organised by creative studio Ceekayello, runs until January 14.

Another view of Ceekayello’s neon-wrapped retro taxi. Photo: Vivian Yan
Another view of Ceekayello’s neon-wrapped retro taxi. Photo: Vivian Yan
Hong Kong Neon Skyline is among the works on show in “My Light, My Hood” at Kong Art Space. Photo: Vivian Yan
Hong Kong Neon Skyline is among the works on show in “My Light, My Hood” at Kong Art Space. Photo: Vivian Yan
The vibrant colours in “Dance of the Chinese Unicorn” by artist Felix Chan symbolise celebrations and Chinese festivals. Photo: Vivian Yan
The vibrant colours in “Dance of the Chinese Unicorn” by artist Felix Chan symbolise celebrations and Chinese festivals. Photo: Vivian Yan
A Stop of Your Book, created by Rehyphenate, is a piece of furniture incorporating neon signs that is intended to remind viewers of the old streetscapes of Sai Ying Pun, a neighbourhood on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Vivian Yan
A Stop of Your Book, created by Rehyphenate, is a piece of furniture incorporating neon signs that is intended to remind viewers of the old streetscapes of Sai Ying Pun, a neighbourhood on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Vivian Yan
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