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 […]
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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。
Mahjong Wanderlust in London Craft Week
We are very honoured to be invited by ‘Crafts on Peel’ to design and feature our ‘Mahjong Wanderlust –British Theme’ in the London Craft Week, showcasing a series of collaborative works created by contemporary artisans from Hong Kong. Mahjong Wanderlust – British Theme is a collaborative work between Master Craftsman Ricky Cheung, illustrator Karen Aruba […]
NOVOLAND Project | Mahjong Ventures: A Symphony of Lives
Mahjong Ventures: A Symphony of Lives is a creative art project in collaboration with Novoland – an art piece with a fusion of traditional Hong Kong culture and the rich aspect of life and culture of Northern Europe, all unified by the central theme of ‘Mahjong’. This is an interconnectedness of people’s lifestyles and experiences in […]
Watch the ‘Remarkable Living’ Series Broadcast in CNA, Singapore, 26 Mar
We are very honoured to be invited by Singapore’s Channel News Asia, CNA, to feature us in their brand new lifestyle TV series titled, ‘Remarkable Living’, a group of artisans in Asia selected and interviewed in the episodes. Watch the full episode broadcast at CNA, Singapore on 26 March Sunday night.
Crafts on Peels Exhibition – Hearts & Hands
We are very honoured to be invited by ‘Crafts on Peel’ to feature our ‘Mahjong Wanderlust – Hong Kong Theme’ during the HK Art Month exhibition, “Hearts and Hands, Crafts of Hong Kong”, showcasing a series of collaborative works created by 18 traditional craftsmen and contemporary artisans from Hong Kong. Mahjong wanderlust is a collaborative […]
Celebrate the Spring Festival by Exploring Innate Aesthetics of Mahjong Art Story #麻雀獻藝
Jointly organised by the Temple Mall and the Art of Mahjong Craft, an exhibition under the theme ‘Celebrate the Spring Festival by Exploring Innate Aesthetics of Mahjong Art’ is held from 30 December 2022 until 5 February 2023 in Temple Mall in the form of a sparrow-guided tour. Visitors will be able to explore the origin of Mahjong and discover the unexpected aesthetic of Mahjong! With Wong Tai Sin District as the starting point, audiences will understand the traditional Mahjong tile making and the culture behind it.