(English version is at the bottom)

以「製造(完美的)世界」為主題的中國香港館在六月三日於「第53屆威尼斯雙年展」正式開幕，展出香港藝術家白雙全的作品。開幕禮更有來自香港、澳門、中國、新加坡及其他國家的嘉賓到賀，非常熱鬧。今年，香港已經是第五次參與這項國際藝壇盛事。

由香港藝術發展局(藝發局)主辦，Tobias Berger (聯同Para/Site藝術空間)策展，是次展覽名為「製造（完美的）世界：海洋、香港、異邦的城市和夢」，藝術家白雙全依循兩個發展方向進行創作：藉著不斷的探索和磋商，加深自我對日常（香港）生活的了解；以及發掘身處異邦(意大利威尼斯)，如何適應異邦文化和國度的可能性。展覽包括白雙全為是次展覽分別在香港及威尼斯當地創作的新作，以及部分舊作精選。

擺放在家中的海平線（N22°17’400”版）
香港，05/04/2009
45樽在維多利亞港收集的海水

為表示香港政府對藝術家的支持，民政事務局副秘書長蘇錦成先生遠赴威尼斯，為昨天舉行的開幕禮擔任主禮嘉賓，並說：「香港是亞洲一個多元文化的城巿，滙聚東西文化的精髓。今年的展覽正能反映香港文化的獨特之處…我們一直致力支援香港藝術家擴闊視野，加強與海外同業交流。我們會繼續善用每一個機會，將香港的藝術家和香港的藝術文化帶到世界每一個角落。策展人Tobias Berger 和藝術家白雙全將會從多個角度向世界展示如何製造(完美)世界。」

一半身體，一半靈魂
威尼斯，06-21/05/2009
63.4Kg的石頭

開幕禮上，香港藝術發展局行政總裁茹國烈先生在致辭時亦表示，「參與『威尼斯雙年展』這類國際性展覽，不僅能有助促進香港藝術家與海外同業交流和溝通，提升他們的藝術水平，同時，亦有助鞏固香港在國際文化藝術界的地位。」

由皇后到一朵花：一
香港，06/2009
香港一毫子(1982-1998)，散落在不同角落

當日，策展人Tobias Berger及藝術家白雙全更詳細介紹展覽內容，並親身帶領嘉賓參觀作品。出席的嘉賓包括深圳巿副巿長唐傑、深圳巿文化局局長陳威、Para/Site藝術空間主席李民偉、西九管理局成員長谷川祐子、香港藝術界的梁志和和馮美瑩，以及多位來自上海、新加坡和澳門的策展人和藝術家。今年，更首次有多位香港傳媒代表遠道而來，報導是次展覽的內容，讓香港巿民也可以第一時間欣賞到藝術家白雙全的創作。

一隻眼睛，半個月亮
香港，19/02/2009

白雙全將展覽分為四部分：海洋、香港、異邦的城市與夢，這既是四層漸進的內容，各部分同時又互相連結、呼應成一整體。在「海洋」部分，白雙全透過活潑的想像力，把日常生活中平凡的物件轉化為生動的藝術作品。「香港」部分的靈感源自這城市充斥著的各樣矛盾、膚淺或無意義的事物，透過創作傳達個人或群體對生活荒謬的領會。白雙全又將自己從熟悉的地域抽離，在「異邦的城市」中重新定位，透過陌生的街道、語言和文化，造就個人的經驗和意識。「夢」藉著對過去的回憶和未來的想像，重拾失去的集體童稚和欲望。

$132.30的神蹟
香港（CRC超市），13/11/2003 – 12:46

展場營造了一種反思的氛圍，讓參觀者在沒有預設的詮釋下與作品直接接觸，從而獲得持久而深刻的經驗，為那不可知的未來締造和實現夢想。

自2001年，藝發局首次以「中國香港」的名義參與第49屆威尼斯的視覺藝術雙年展，將香港藝術帶領到國際層面，為香港的藝術發展揭開新的一頁。過往四屆香港館的參觀人次已累積至超過20萬人。

與陌生人分享同一個西瓜（2009威尼斯版）
15/05/2005

等一個朋友
香港(九龍塘地鐵站)，29/12/2006 (12:47-16:38)

歷史的形狀
意大利(都靈，河流Fiume Po)，27/10/2008
行為錄影：15:00

畫兩個相同的圓形：一個給左眼，一個給右眼
紐約，14/08/2007，炭筆繪畫

關於172cm
香港，05/01/2006

用月缺的光畫了一個月圓
挪威，05/09/2007，攝影

永恒的三角形
意大利(都靈，河流Fiume Po)，25/10/2008
行為錄影：8:00

你沒有看過正方形！
意大利，23/10/2008，觀念

NYPLP5:一個收藏在圖書館內的海洋
藏品位置：美國紐約東村Ottendorfer公共圖書館

NYPLP1：第22頁／半個摺疊的圖書館
藏品位置：美國紐約東58街公共圖書館

白色的圖書館／空白的想像
香港亞洲藝術文獻庫，2009

我們呼出來的空氣，好像一朵雲躺臥在地上
威尼斯，31-27/05/2009
裝設(3M x 4M x 2M)，膠袋和我們呼出來的空氣

呼吸一間屋的空氣
韓國(釜山)，01-10/09/2006 (10 Days)

與視覺無關的旅行
馬來西亞，07-11/10/ 2008 (五日四夜旅行團)

今年，香港館展場設於Arsenale, Campo della Tana, Castello 2126 – 30122 Venezia，位處主場館入口附近。展期由6月7日至11月22日，10:00 – 18:00，逢星期二休館。

「威尼斯雙年展」於1895年創辦，是世界上最早的視覺藝術雙年展，備受國際視藝界的重視。今年，雙年展將展示超過90個來自不同國家及地區的藝術家的作品，規模龐大，當中包括中國、香港、台灣及澳門。

「第53屆威尼斯雙年展」香港館展覽網址：http://www.venicebiennale.hk

<< English Version >>
The Hong Kong Arts Development Council (ADC) presents the works of local artist Pak Sheung Chuen at the world renowned visual arts exhibition – 53rd Venice Biennale (Visual Arts). The exhibition was opened on 3rd June with the participation of guests from Hong Kong, Macau, China, Singapore and other countries.

The Horizon Placed at Home (N22°17’400” Version)
Hong Kong, 05/04/2009
45 plastic bottles filled with seawater collected from Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.

This is the fifth time for the ADC to present the works of Hong Kong visual artists in an international arts arena, with an aim to enhance exchange and communication between Hong Kong and other countries in the world.

Half Soul, Half Body
Venice, 06-21/05/2009
63.4 kilos worth of stones

Under the curatorship of Mr Tobias Berger (in association with Para/Site Art Space), the exhibition “Making (Perfect) World: Harbour, Hong Kong, Alienated Cities and Dreams” is a series of Pak Sheung Chuen’s new works specially produced for the site and context of the Biennale, in addition to a selection of his past works. Pak’s presentation focuses on two major trajectories – his constant quest and negotiation for a better self-understanding with everyday (Hong Kong) society, and the possibility of adaptation in the face of alienated cultures and countries – Venice in Italy.

From the Queen to a Flower: 1
Hong Kong, 06/2009

To demonstrate the Government’s support for Hong Kong artists, Mr So Kam-shing, Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs, has made a long way to Venice and officiated at the opening ceremony yesterday. Addressing at the ceremony, Mr So said “Hong Kong is a dynamic cultural hub in Asia, blending the best of the East and the West. The composition of this year’s exhibition reflects (Hong Kong’s) cultural diversity and uniqueness…We are committed to supporting our artists in widening their vision and knowledge, and in strengthening exchanges with their overseas counterparts. We will continue to leverage every opportunity to introduce our artists and bring the arts of Hong Kong to the world. Tobias Berger (curator) and Pak Sheung Chuen (artist) will present to all a cohesive vision on Making (Perfect) World from different perspectives.”

One Eye, Half of the Moon
Hong Kong, 19/02/2009

Also speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr Louis Yu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, said “Participating in the world famous art exposition – Venice Biennale, not only provides our artists an invaluable chance to exchange with their overseas counterparts and broaden their artistic horizon, but also reaffirms Hong Kong status on the international art and culture map.”

The Miracle of $132.30
Hong Kong (CRC Supermarket), 13/11/2003 – 12:46

Following the opening ceremony, a guided tour was hosted by Tobias Berger and Pak Sheung Chuen to give audiences a better understanding of each piece of works.

Participating guests included Tang Jie, Vice Mayor of Shenzhen; Chen Wei, Director of Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture; Tim Li, Chairman of Para/Site Art Space; Yuko Hasegawa, Board Member of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; friends from Hong Kong arts community – Warren Leung and Sabrina Fung; as well as curators and artists from Shanghai, Singapore and Macau.

Sharing a Watermelon with an Unknown Person (2009 Venice Version)
15/05/2005
For the very first time, representatives of Hong Kong newspapers and magazines make an on-site reportage on the participation of Hong Kong artists in the Venice Biennale, bringing up-to-the-minute information to the people in Hong Kong.

In Pak’s words, the exhibition is conceptually divided into four sections – Harbour, Hong Kong, Alienated Cities and Dreams – which merge and resonate with each other to form a cohesive whole. In Harbour, he expands on ordinary life by transforming trivial objects into poignant artworks with his leaping imagination. In Hong Kong, he communicates a personal or communal understanding of life’s absurdness, aspired by the contradictions, superficial and meaningless objects scattered across the city. By isolating himself from his familiar territory, Pak repositions himself in Alienated Cities to develop his personal experiences and awareness through unfamiliar streetscapes, languages and cultures. The final theme, Dreams, conceptualises itself through a combination of memories of the past and imaginations for the future, bridging and fulfilling the loss of our collective innocence and desires.

Pak has fostered an atmospheric space for contemplation, where no predetermined interpretation is given, enabling viewers to engage in a long-lasting experience. The exhibition presents a series of propositions to conceive and realise dreams for the unknown future.

The ADC has taken part in the Biennale since 2001. The total number of visitors of the past four exhibitions amounts to 200,000.

This year, the exhibition is situated at a prime location adjacent to the main exhibition area — Arsenale, Campo della Tana, Castello 2126 – 30122 Venezia. It opens daily from 10:00 to 18:00 (except Tuesdays), 7 June – 22 November.

The Venice Biennale, a world-renowned visual arts exhibition, was first held in 1895. This year, the exhibition attracts over 90 artists from different cities and countries including the Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau.

For details of Hong Kong’s exhibition at Venice Biennale, please go to http://www.venicebiennale.hk

Waiting for a Friend (Without Appointment)
Hong Kong (Kowloon Tong MTR Station), 29/12/2006 (12:47-16:38)

The Shape of History
Italy (Turin, Fiume Po), 27/10/2008
Performance with Video Documentation: 15:00

Draw Two Identical Circles – One for the Left Eye, One for the Right Eye
New York, 14/08/2007, Charcoal Drawing

About 172cm
Hong Kong, 05/01/2006

Using the Light of the Waning Moon to Draw a Full Moon
Norway, 05/09/2007, Photography

The Eternal Triangle
Italy (Turin, Fiume Po), 25/10/2008
Performance with Video Documentation: 8:00

You Never See a Square!
Italy, 23/10/2008, Concept

NYPLP5: Measuring the Size of the Sea Storing in a Library
Position of the Collection: Ottendorfer Branch Public Library, East Village, 135 Second Avenue, New York

NYPLP1: page 22 / Half Folded Library
Location of the Collection: 58th Street Branch Public Library, 127 East 58th Street, New York.

White Library / A Mind Reaching for Emptiness
Hong Kong (Asia Art Archive), 2009

Our Breath Lying on the Floor like a Cloud
Venice, 31-27/05/2009
Installation (3 x 4 x 2 meters), plastic bags and our breath.

Breathing in a House
Korea (Busan), 01-10/09/2006 (10 Days)

A Travel Without Visual Experience
Malaysia, 07-11/10/ 2008 (5-days/4-nights tour group)