HART to HeartHART Haus, Art in Place
HART Haus and Art in Place are excited to announce a new "HART to Heart" campaign, an art initiative designed to breathe new life into Kennedy Town by connecting its residents and artists through creative placemaking. This collaboration aims to redefine neighbourhood identity, spark meaningful conversations, and foster a stronger sense of community.
The "HART to Heart" campaign brings together four interdisciplinary and emerging groups of artists to celebrate Kennedy Town’s unique character – DD Yung + Yasmina Viale-Fraine, Doris Ng + Sharu B. Sikdar, Elsa Ngai + Estelle Chan, and Zaat Hap Laa (Mimmy Tjia, Jeffrey Hung, Oscar Lau, and Emily Chan). Through a series of interactive public programmes including performances, walking tours, and workshops curated by the artists throughout April till late May, the community from the neighborhood or other kinds of cross-platforms audiences will have the opportunity to actively participate in the creative process, forging connections with neighbours they might not otherwise meet. From concept to completion, this initiative promises to weave craftsmanship, recyclable resources, painting with contemporary art-making approaches into the fabric of the neighbourhood, sparking dialogue and strengthening community bonds.
The campaign is expected to offer a fresh perspective on how art can bring people together. This April and May, residents and visitors alike are invited to join this creative journey and experience Kennedy Town through a shared neighbourhood identity.
Artists are all working based in HART Haus studio, and will be present at the Opening Reception.
Programme Details:
OPEN HOUSE (27.04.2025)
Zaat Hap Laa: Patching The Kwun Lung Dragon (13:00-14:00)
Join us for an exciting workshop in Kennedy Town, especially for residents of Kwun Lung! Discover the art of creating "Roaming Kwun Lung." Participants will enjoy a hands-on experience with paper mounting, one of the four essential steps in bamboo crafting and papier-mâché.
Location: Kennedy Town & HART Haus G/F
suitable to all ages and skills
Cantonese and some English
Doris Ng + Sharu B. Sikdar: Little Egrets' Journey: Temple Tales (15:30-17:00)
Join artists Doris Ng and Sharu B. Sikdar as they introduce the Little Egrets of Kennedy Town. Discover their origins and history while embarking on a guided tour to explore their roots along the road to the Lo Pan Temple. Participants are encouraged to interact with the artists and collaborate by writing ribbon wishes of good luck for the Little Egrets. This will become a collective work showcasing the hopes and dreams of the community.
Location: Lo Pan Temple & HART Haus 3/F
suitable to secondary students and adults, involves outdoor walking and stairs
Cantonese or English
Elsa Ngai + Estelle Chan: Kennedy Town Texture Collection & Gelli Print Collage (15:00-17:15)
Participants will join the artists for a walking tour through Kennedy Town, exploring and documenting the various textures of the city while capturing details often overlooked in daily life. From roads and building facades to the waterfront park, participants will use rubbings and monoprints as mediums to transform the patterns of the urban environment and nature, uncovering a different dimension of beauty in Sai Wan. Toward the end of the workshop, participants can contribute their works to a collage map of Kennedy Town, collectively sketching out memories of our city. They can also bring some of their artworks home as souvenirs.
Location: Kennedy Town & HART Haus 3/F
suitable to secondary students and adults
Mainly Cantonese and some English / Mandarin
DD Yung + Yasmina Viale-Fraine: KT Meows - Collaborative Drawing and Textile Exploration (16:00-18:00)
Join KT Meows DD and Yasmina for an engaging workshop that celebrates the vibrant community of Kennedy Town. In this collaborative art experience, participants will explore the art of duo stitching, passing thread from one side to the other to create meaningful connections within a collective artwork. Using fabric dyed with coffee grounds sourced from the community, participants have the chance to draw on textiles and stitch your designs into the fabric.
This workshop is suitable for all ages and skill levels, making it a wonderful opportunity for creativity and community bonding.
suitable to all ages and skills
Cantonese and English
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MOBILE WORKSHOPS (17.05.2025)
Zaat Hap Laa: Colour & Patching The Kwun Lung Dragon
Happening at pop-up locations, the Collective will share about bamboo crafting and colouring on papier-mâché, participants can join in.
Location: HART Haus G/F and Kennedy Town Neighbourhood
suitable to all ages and skills
Cantonese and some English
Doris Ng + Sharu B. Sikdar: Little Egrets' Journey: Meet & Greet (14:00-16:00)
Join us by the bay for a delightful afternoon with the Little Egrets! Engage with the artists behind these charming creations, hear their inspiring stories, and contribute to a community artwork experience. Write your wishes on ribbons that will be collected and displayed as part of our journey together. Expect a relaxed day filled with fun and creativity!
Location: Belcher Bay Promenade Kennedy Town
suitable to secondary students and adults
Cantonese or English
DD Yung + Yasmina Viale-Fraine: KT Meows: Collaborative Drawing and Textile Exploration
Join KT Meows DD and Yasmina to create a collaborative art piece for Kennedy Town! Happening at pop-up locations, this workshop invites participants to explore stitching on textiles, as well as drawing and painting on the artwork.
This hands-on experience is suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Cantonese and English
Elsa Ngai + Estelle Chan: Passer-by Experience: Art Jamming (17:30-19:30)
Join Elsa and Estelle's art jamming booths with your family and friends! You can experience the making process of the Texture map of Kennedy Town by frottage and Gelli print, each session is 5-15 minutes long.
Location: HART Haus G/F
suitable to all, no RSVP required
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
More Details: https://thehart.com.hk/events/harttoheart2025