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(22/02/2010, Hong Kong) For the past three years Sino Group's 'Art in Hong Kong', the Centre for Community Cultural Development and the Hayashibara Foundation from Japan have been collaborating to present an annual exhibition of art by persons with disability. The aim is to build a more inclusive society by sharing their artistic talents and achievements with the public. This year, three more organisations will join hands to present the 'Rising Stars 2010: Mind Painters', namely Institute of Mental Health, Castle Peak Hospital, Very Special Arts Singapore (VSAS) and New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.
A means of communication with the outside world
Selected by psychiatrists and art professionals from Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong, the exhibition will feature over 50 works by mental illness sufferers. Dr Fan Tak Wing, senior psychiatrist of Castle Peak Hospital and the exhibition's curator, said, "People in modern cities, like Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong live in fast-paced and stressful environment. Many are diagnosed with mental illnesses and psychological problems. These people are often neglected by society due to misunderstanding of their illnesses."
In an effect to build a more inclusive society, the exhibitions are held to showcase their talents and communicate their feelings with the world through their artwork. The audience can appreciate their inner world through the exhibition. After its first stop in Hong Kong, this meaningful exhibition will tour Japan.
Painted with a pure mind – Outsider Art
Most of the participating artists have not received any artistic training or art education. Their artworks are unrestrained and original. This genre is called Outsider Art. Two of the exhibited artworks, the vivid and unique 'Tulip and Lathyrus odoratus Blooming in Hell' and 'Grapevines and Watermelon' by Japanese artist Yuri, are shining examples of Outsider Art.
Fringe activity – 'Mind Painters – Art and Mental Illness'
To educate the public about mental illness and its connection with Outsider Art, a symposium will be held in the Hong Kong Arts Centre Agnes b Cinema on 27 February 2010. Psychiatrists, Outsider Art experts and curators from France, Japan and Singapore will make guest appearances. Free admission, limited seats are available through email registration: grace@cccd.hk
Rising Stars International Arts Festival: Mind Painters
Date: 26 February – 23 March 2010
Time: 9am – 9pm
Venue: 1/F Lobby, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
OC Gallery – G/F, Olympian City 1, 11 Hoi Fai Road, West Kowloon
Presented by: Sino Group's 'Art in Hong Kong', Hayashibara Foundation,
Centre for Community Cultural Development,
Institute of Mental Health, Castle Peak Hospital,
New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association,
Very Special Arts Singapore (VSAS)
Enquiry : 2132 8600 art@sino.com www.artinhk.com
Opening Cocktails
Date: 27 February 2010 (Sat)
Time: 2:30pm
Venue: 1/F Lobby, Central Plaza – 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Officiating guests:
-Dr Louis Ng, Assistant Director(Heritage & Museums), Leisure and Cultural Services Department
-Professor Nishimura, Hayashibara Foundation,
-Mr. Yuen Che Hung, ChairpersonCentre for Community Cultural Development,
-Dr Fan Tak Wing, Institute of Mental Health, Castle Peak Hospital,
-Ms Sania Yau, Executive Director of New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association,
-Ms Cynthia Poon, Project Executive of Very Special Arts Singapore (VSAS)
Symposium – 'Mind Painters – Art and Mental Illness'
Date: 27 February 2010
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: Agnes b Cinema, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Speakers:
Professor Nishimura
Mr Chu Hing Wah
Ms Tam Man Ling
Dr. Fan Tak Wing
Registration: please email to grace@cccd.hk. Seats are limited
Enquiry: 2891 8482
The symposium will be conducted in Cantonese and English.
Free admission for all above-mentioned activities
Sino Group's 'Art in Hong Kong'
Dedicated to promoting local art and culture and enriching the daily lives of Hong Kong people, Sino Group initiated 'Art in Hong Kong' in 2006. The programme organises art exhibitions and activities at various Sino Group properties. Besides providing free venues to host art and cultural programmes, Sino Group's 'Art in Hong Kong' offers curatorial support, publicity assistance and organises educational programmes to help artists introduce their works to the public. In 2008, Sino Group's 'Art in Hong Kong' received the annual 'Award for Arts Sponsorship' for the second consecutive year and the 'Award for Arts Promotion' for the first time from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.
www.artinhk.com
Centre for Community Cultural Development
The Centre for Community Cultural Development was founded in 2004. Its goal is to promote and practice community cultural development through cultural activities that empower the underprivileged, in particular persons with disabilities, migrant workers and ethnic minorities. It aims to uphold diversity in cultural development in the face of the homogenizing force of globalization. In November 2006, CCCD became a registered charity in Hong Kong and donations to CCCD become tax deductible. CCCD has strategically collaborated with Asian People's Theatre Festival Society which was established in the nineties to promote community cultural development.
www.cccd.hk
Hayashibara Foundation
The Hayashibara Foundation was founded more than 100 years ago and belongs to the Hayashibara Group. Apart from the Foundation, the Group has set up Hayashibara Art Museum and Hayashibara Museum of Natural Science and Great Ape Research Institute. Since 2003, the annual Hayashibara International Arts Festival – ‘Rising Stars’ has spread love and care for artists with disabilities, and fostered understanding and acceptance and enhanced appreciation and respect towards people with disabilities.
http://www.hayashibara.co.jp/english/
Institute of Mental Health, Castle Peak Hospital
Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) is the oldest and largest psychiatric hospital within the Hospital Authority. In addition to the provision of comprehensive psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation services, it has a long history and remarkable contributions in professional training, public education and research in mental health.
As it has become increasingly apparent that primary prevention strategies to increase positive mental health are an important integral part of a comprehensive mental health service, with the leadership of the Hospital Governing Committee (HGC) of CPH, the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) was set up in February 2002.
The Institute of Mental Health is a centre of excellence for promotion and advocacy of better community mental health, through advancing science and disseminating knowledge in mental illness and mental health by intensive education, quality training, and rigorous research.
http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/tc/index.php
New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association is a non-profit making non-governmental organisation aiming at providing a comprehensive range of quality community-based rehabilitation services for people with mental illness. We operates 30 service units and 19 social enterprises, catering for the residential, vocational and social needs of more than 6,000 service users every year.
It is our belief that people with mental illness have potential for further development. It is also our belief that unearthing the hidden treasures in these people is the only way to let them live a life to the full and prepare them for future challenges. In view of such, we are keen to organise various projects that attempt to unleash their potential and boost their self-confidence through media like expressive art, music and painting.
http://www.nlpra.org.hk/
Very Special Arts Singapore (VSA Singapore)
Very Special Arts Singapore (VSA Singapore) is a charity launched in September 1993 to provide every individual with disability the opportunities to access the Arts for the purposes of Rehabilitation and Social Integration.
http://www.vsa.org.sg/
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