Linkshouse Orkney Arts Residency
Resonance Islands: Hong Kong Artists X community art
Community Creative Workshops & Artists Talk
Five Hong Kong artists - Phoebe Man, Sara Tse, Wong Ka-ying, Pak Chai and Shirley Tse - are taking part in a residency programme at Linkshouse Orkney Arts Residency in Birsay this summer. They will present a series of workshops and talk at the Pier Arts Centre during their stay.
The programme is supported by Hong Kong Arts Development Council.
Newspaper Collage Poem Workshop with Ka-ying Wong
Saturday July 6 1-3pm FULLY BOOKED
Session opens to those 11 years and above
Wong Ka-ying is a Hong Kong artist and curator. Her art work and community art projects can be seen in newspapers, art galleries and community spaces in Hong Kong and other cities.
For her project at Linkshouse Orkney Art Residency, she will host a Newspaper Poem Composition workshop. Through the art of collaged poems, by rearranging and recomposing the found images and texts on the local newspaper, one may respond to and interact with the everyday news and situations happening around the corner.
Stories in Panorama with Pak Chai
Wednesday July 10 1-4pm
Admission is Free. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. To book email info@pierartscentre.com or phone 01856 850209
Session opens to those 11 years and above. Participants required to bring a camera/camera phone.
Pak Chai is a Hong Kong photographer whose practice involves using panorama photos as a medium to visualise local history, customs and social discontent of various communities. Such research studies have been conducted by Pak Chai and his fellows over the years in different cities such as Hong Kong, Istanbul and Anyang (Korea).
For his project at Linkshouse Orkney Art Residency, Pak Chai will conduct research in Orkney producing photographic records of different locations. These photos will in turn be used as the materials for making panoramas in the workshop.
Participants in the workshop will create their own panoramas. They are invited to contribute stories or personal anecdotes in relation to these panoramas.
For those who are interested, please feel free to also contact Pak Chai to suggest places which are meaningful to them or worth documenting.
Upcycling with Hand Stitching: Clothes to Plushies Workshop with Sara Tse
Friday July 12 1-4pm FULLY BOOKED
Session opens to those 11 years and above. Some sewing experience required.
Hong Kong artist, Sara Tse, had an art project with M+ museum, Hong Kong in 2020. She donated her used clothes and designed stuffed toys full of Hong Kong characteristics. Her clothes were transformed to the toys, that sewed by the disabled people who were working in shelter factory, were sold in the museum store as a financial support for the museum and non-governmental organization in Hong Kong.
During her time at Linkshouse Orkney Art Residency in July, Sara wants to connect with the local community by getting some used clothes from local thrift shops or workshop participants, and transforming these clothes to stuffed animals through a hand stitching workshop.
Sara will record the sounds of iconic Orkney species such as hen harriers, short-eared owls, otters and puffins on special recording devices which will be placed inside the stuffed toys by the workshop’s participants.
With some sewing experience needed, Sara and her helpers will guide you, providing stitching tips and techniques to personalize your creations.
Experience our workshop merging sustainability and craftsmanship together, we bring you an unforgettable experience the joy of creating something special with your own hands towards a more sustainable future, making a positive impact on the environment and the design of souvenirs, one stitch at a time.
Artists Talk
Saturday July 13 3-5pm
Admission is Free. No booking necessary
Five Hong Kong artists - Phoebe Man, Sara Tse, Wong Ka-ying, Pak Chai and Shirley Tse - will give an illustrated talk about their work and the projects they have been working on during their time at Linkshouse Orkney Arts Residency.
