Photo Exhibition - Touch n Shine
Venue: Cho Yiu Chuen
Date: 2022.11.01 - 2024.11.30
Photo Exhibition - "Touch n Shine"
Hong Kong Art School alumni and photographer guides the residents in learning to care about themselves, others, and the natural environment from the "hand" through meditation and photography art, and at the same time learn "5 Ways to Well-Being", and record stories of well-being with photos.
Curatorial Statement
When I planned the workshops and this upcoming exhibition, I did some background research and came up with some ideas. Then I thought, teaching CYC residents to take photos with their mobile phones is not a difficult task, but combining mental health elements and making it real and positive would be challenging. What are the stories behind Cho Yiu Chuen? Between people, hand in hand, light and shadow, time, moments of life, home, people and places. There is no warmth like the warmth of light and people. I sometimes text and talk to the ambassadors whom I did not know before we met.
From the photo artworks exhibited, I hope the audience can get something in return, including positive energy while refresh oneself on how to carry on the theme of "Touch n Shine" in our daily encounters. Exhibited works are categorized, by similar visuals or concepts, into 9 groups: "Symmetry and Harmony"; Games, Fun, Enjoy; Light and Shadow; Meet the Neighbour; Hand in Hand; People and Nature; Summer Creation; Connecting People, and Exercises with Hands.
Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Edwin Lai for the referral. A big thank you to all the collaborators including Hong Kong Arts Centre, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, Hong Kong Housing Society and Lee Hysan Foundation.
Freelance photographer · Pater Ho paterho.com
5 Ways to Well-Being
New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association proposed "5 Ways to Well-Being" with reference to the British New Economic Alliance, including: "Take notice", "Be active", "Give", " Connect”and“Keep learning”.
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Title：Cho Yiu Chuen at DuskMackerel sky
Author:Ping Por Por#Take notice, #Be active, #Give, #Connect, #Keep learning
What is your current mood index?
5/5
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Title：Little Flowers of Country AlmondUnder the golden light of dusk, I found small flowers like stars on the ground, and curiously touched them with my hand, feeling the happiness of being intertwined with nature. When we look around us with grateful eyes, we will realize that many beautiful things in life have been accompanying us unconditionally, thanks to the big tree.
Author:Anderson Chan
#Take noticeWhat is your current mood index?5/5
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Title：Connect with PeopleLight and shadow on a footbridge
Author:Lisa Kwok
#Connect
What is your current mood index?
5/5
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Title:"330 well-being" in Cho Yiu
Through different types of activities, tenants can feel the body, mind and soul integrated into the community, which brings different experiences to their lives. They are also exposed to different partners, interactive games and handicraft activities for different age groups, which not only help them to learn new knowledge, but also bring laughter and build up a good relationship with their neighbors.
Author：Sofina Chan
#Give, #Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?
5/5
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Title：Childhood
Selfie of picking bamboo sticks at Chung Ling Sheh, recall the childhood memories of sitting on the floor and picking bamboo sticks with children. In the blink of an eye, after decades, seeing bamboo stick picking in a magazine brought back childhood memories. I wanted to play with it so much that I bought it! Really can play with friends and family members. Puzzle, calm, determination.
Author：Lai Wa
#Be active, #Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?
5/5
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| Title：Give you a like
In the photography workshop, friends give each other a like to make a cute photo together.
Author：Denise Yeung
#Take notice, #Be active,#Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?
5/5
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Title：Paper-Scissors-Stone
Paper-Scissors-Stone is a childhood game that doesn't cost any money.
Author：Lisa Kwok
#Connect
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Title："330 well-being" in Cho Yiu
Through different types of activities, tenants can feel the body, mind and soul integrated into the community, which brings different experiences to their lives. They are also exposed to different partners, interactive games and handicraft activities for different age groups, which not only help them to learn new knowledge, but also bring laughter and build up a good relationship with their neighbors.
Author：Sofina Chan
#Give, #Connect, #Keep learning
What is your current mood index?
4/5
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| Title：Mutual Love in Cho Yiu
I am very happy to have lived in Cho Yiu Estate for 40 years. My neighbors are very supportive and caring to each other. I love to participate in the activities of Chung Ling Sheh, such as learning new knowledge, listening to lectures, doing handicrafts, doing exercise and learning to sing, etc. I love to take photos to preserve the beautiful scenes that make my life happy and loving. I love to take photos to capture the beautiful scenes that make my life happy and loving.
Author：Tong Tong
#Take notice, #Be active, #Give, #Connect, #Keep learning
What is your current mood index?
4/5
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Title："330 well-being" in Cho Yiu
Through different types of activities, tenants can feel the body, mind and soul integrated into the community, which brings different experiences to their lives. They are also exposed to different partners, interactive games and handicraft activities for different age groups, which not only help them to learn new knowledge, but also bring laughter and build up a good relationship with their neighbors.
Author：Sofina Chan
#Give, #Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?
4/5
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| Title: Take photos together Taking pictures is not a personal joy, but you can also feel the joy and satisfaction of taking pictures for others. Author:Martin Yip #Be active,#Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?4/5 |
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Title：Comfy seats in Chung Ling Sheh
The gathering in the Chung Ling Sheh provides a wide range of activities for the elderly residents and indirectly connects the residents of each block. Author：Lisa Kwok #Connect
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4/5
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Title：After Saying "1, 2, 3"
The door sign "123" reminds me of when I took photos in a photography class, I think I also counted "123" and told them to look at the camera. After taking the picture, I happened to catch them holding the railing and looking at each other, and I felt the sense of mutual connection, the love among them. Author：Miles Graphy , Miles Yuen #Connect
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| Title：Effectiveness of Neighborhood Interaction Collaboration
We can see the result of the cooperation of the neighbors, we hope to use our hands and lights to capture the beautiful effect, and the images captured by our hands are shown to help the effect! Therefore, as long as everyone cooperates, participates, learns, communicates, and lends a helping hand to those in need, we will definitely achieve the goal of a mind-friendly housing estate!
Author：Au-yeung
#Take notice, #Be active, #Give, #Connect, #Keep learning
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Title： Hand in Hand
A pair of small hands brings joy, hope and cohesion to the whole family. A family loves and cares for each other, which is precious and makes the whole family lively at once!
Author：Tracy
#Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?
4/5
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| Title：Commitment
Meaning of life, peace of mind and abundance, cherishing family and friends, taking care of each other, caring for each other, walking hand in hand through a happy future, the most courageous promise is the love of all.
Author：Lai Wa
#Be active, #Give
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5/5 |
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Title：Cherish
Every corner and every plant in Cho Yiu Chuen deserves to be cherished.
Author：Kyle
#Take notice, #Give, #Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?5/5
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Title：Lovebird's Chirping
The view from my terrace is vast, and planting flowers calms the mind.
Author：Kisa Kwok
#Take notice, #Keep learning
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Title：Learning
Selfie of joining Caring Engaging Smart's interest class at Chung Ling Sheh, flower pot creation, flower pots painted with your favorite patterns, teaching planting methods, learning new knowledge, the course is completed, potted plants sent to us to take home, placed in the home with new air and energy, watering every day, this time have the opportunity to show you.
Author：Lai Wai
#Take notice, #Be active, #Connect, #Keep learning5/5
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Title：Central Plaza
I pass by the Central Plaza almost every day. Early in the morning, the residents are doing their morning exercise here! I may walk by, go to a restaurant and enjoy a relaxing meal! Neighbors are chatting here!
Author： Sera
#Take notice, #Be active, #Give, #Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?5/5
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Title：Tree in Arms
A Mind-friendly Estate Model at Cho Yiu Chuen
Author：So Lui
#Take notice, #Be active, #Give, #Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?5/5
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Title：Friends in Cho Yiu
A Mind-friendly Estate Model at Cho Yiu Chuen
Author：So Lui
#Take notice, #Be active, #Give, #Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?5/5
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Title：Sketching
The girl in the photo had always been interested in drawing, but sketching was a new endeavor for her. "Sister! Look, there are ants inside the stamens of a flower!" If you don't pay attention to such a small thing, you may never realize the beauty of nature.
Author：Antonia Yan
#Take notice, #Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?5/5
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Title：Painting Cho Yiu Cheun in Midsummer Together
Through the mural painting activity in Cho Yiu Chuen, men and women, young and old, drew a picture of the estate with a few strokes of the brush under the warmth of the sun.
Author：Denise Yeung
#Take notice, #Be active, #ConnectWhat is your current mood index?
5/5
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Title：Painting Cho Yiu Cheun in Midsummer Together
Through the mural painting activity in Cho Yiu Chuen, men and women, young and old, drew a picture of the estate with a few strokes of the brush under the warmth of the sun.
Author：Denise Yeung
#Take notice, #Be active, #ConnectWhat is your current mood index?
5/5
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Title：Cooperation
Thanks to a group of young people from the Arts Centre for decorating Cho Yiu Chuen, they were very energetic and worked well together.
Author：Susan
#Connect, #Keep learningWhat is your current mood index?
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Title：Painting Cho Yiu Cheun in Midsummer Together
Through the mural painting activity in Cho Yiu Chuen, men and women, young and old, drew a picture of the estate with a few strokes of the brush under the warmth of the sun.
Author：Denise Yeung
#Take notice, #Be active, #ConnectWhat is your current mood index?
5/5
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Title：Three, Four, Five generations of the Same Family in Cho Yiu.
A few decades ago, the "Five Generations under One Roof" scheme was successfully implemented in Cho Yiu Chuen to help five generations of needy citizens to live and work in peace and contentment!
Author：Chu Lui
#Give, #Connect
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Title：Reach Out and Help Others ......Help and Love Each others
Elderly people with mobility problems have to rely on walking frames and need assistance in climbing up stone steps.
Author：Joe
#Take notice, #Be active, #Give, #Connect, #Keep learning
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5/5
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Title：What is your mood color today?
So colors can represent your mood? The two boys unconsciously picked up their coloring pens and oiled the boards. Perhaps they were only interested in filling up the boards with colors, and it didn't seem to matter too much what colors they used, because I believe both of them were enjoying themselves and having a good time!
Author：Antonia Yan
#Take notice, #Connect, #Keep learning
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Title：Return
The only way home
Author：Kyle
#Take notice,#Give #Connect, #Keep learning
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Title：Reflection in the Sunset
A Mind-friendly Estate Model at Cho Yiu Chuen
Author：So Lui
#Take notice, #Be active, #Give, #Connect, #Keep learning
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Title：Light and Shadow
The dark shadows contrast with the pure white background, and although it may seem stiff, it could be the sun that warms the whole thing up.
Author：Antonia Yan
#Take notice, #Be active, #Give, #Connect
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5/5
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Title：Beautiful sunset in Cho Yiu Chuen
With curiosity, interactive discussion and knowledge gained, the residents raised their hands to take pictures of the beautiful sunset in Cho Yiu Chuen with their mobile phones!
Author：Au Yeung
#Take notice, #Be active, #Connect, #Keep learning
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5/5
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A Mind-friendly Estate Model at Cho Yiu Chuen
Funded by Lee Hysan Foundation, the two-year initiative, “A Mind-friendly Estate Model at Cho Yiu Chuen”, began in November 2022 with the objectives of strengthening the community bonds and the "330 well-being" of the residents in Cho Yiu Chuen.
Co-organization: Hong Kong Arts Centre, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
Supporting Organization: Hong Kong Housing Society
Strategic Partner and Sponsor: Lee Hysan Foundation
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