We are excited to see that the wall art, “Mahjong Ventures: A Tapestry of Lives,” is now on display at Sparrow Nest’s Studio in New York City! This piece is a heartfelt tribute to the global mahjong community, featuring intricate skylines from Europe, Tokyo, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and New York City. It beautifully illustrates players […]
New Box Design of Creative Mahjong Workshop
We’re very delighted to introduce our newly designed gift box, enhancing your mahjong coloring experience. This workshop offers a unique blend of art and culture, immersing you in the vibrant atmosphere of Hong Kong. Explore beautiful blessing patterns and personalize your own set of tiles, including a hand-carved “One Bamboo” and four circle tiles of […]
Collect, Discard, Shuffle
In 2022, we were thrilled to receive an invitation from a senior graphic design student, Jacqueline at Boston University, to support her thesis project. The book, Collect, Discard, Shuffle, is an exceptional exploration of mahjong. Inspired by the dynamic nature of mahjong, Jacqueline explored how the game deepens family connections and transcends cultural barriers. Her […]
Discover the Vibrant Colors in Our New Travel Mahjong City 3.0 Launch 🌴🎨
Our latest design journey of Travel Mahjong City draws inspiration from the vibrant small island of Aruba. During the Aruba Mural Art Tour early this year, we discovered stunning street art that tells captivating stories through vibrant colors and creativity. We are excited to introduce the ‘Travel Mahjong City’ 3.0 design boxes, beautifully photographed against […]
Preserving the Art of Mahjong Craft – an interview with Madam Neoh at Penang’s Liang Yew Mahjong Centre
A Heartwarming Encounter with Madam Neoh at Penang’s Liang Yew Centre: In last Dec 2023, we set off on a special adventure to Penang, Malaysia, because we have the deep love for traditional arts and crafts. Our little mission is all about keeping these treasures alive and well, which is exactly why we found ourselves at […]
Hong Kong Story: Antique Mahjong Tile Polishing Machines 香港故事：麻雀牌打磨機的溫馨回憶
The making of mahjong tiles not only reflects the exquisite craftsmanship of artisans but also serves as a vessel for our intangible cultural heritage. The mahjong manufacturing process listed in Hong Kong’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ involves more than the well-known “hand carving,” including machine grinding and polishing. Once, my family’s uncle skillfully crafted these delicate tiles […]
Care and Love – Art for Charity
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has unfolded. Every year end, I’m committed to engage myself in charity goals along with my passion for art and would like to support a charity beneficiary group. This marks the 9th year of my commitment and the powerful ways it can touch lives and help people in needs. I’m filled with gratitude for the incredible support that each of you has offered to Karen Aruba Art. It keeps us going!
The Reborn Mahjong Artisan – Disappearing Old Hong Kong Story 專訪前香港麻雀廠第二代傳人 (Eng & Chi Version)
來到此系列本月訪問的第二位嘉賓——張誠忠先生。作為張氏家族第二代傳人，退休前張師傅一直是「復興隆麻雀廠」的舵手；近年則以手雕麻雀工匠的身份，繼續鑽研支持手雕麻雀技藝。在訪問中，張師傅不但談及他於九龍城西頭村的童年往事、個人志趣，亦分享了十八歲開始接掌「復興隆麻雀廠」時的心情，仔細描述當年香港麻雀製造業全盛時期明媚的風光，當然也包括麻雀製造業急速由盛變衰的畫面。
想知道張師傅如何從一個「廠佬」搖身一變成為手雕麻雀工匠，與囡囡 Karen 一起齊心推動香港文化工藝，請細心閱讀以下訪問，與大家照顧這幾年努力的成果。