The boy with the magic brush is a solo exhibition by Chinese rising star photographerMaleonn. Raised in the backstage of the theatre, his work expresses fables and a fantasy world. Maleonn directs and photographs exquisite handcrafted staged scenarios derived from his imagination. His work transports us to a magic world laden with tragedy, nostalgia, romance and black humor.
Highlight of the exhibition is his series: ‘Studio Mobile’; a project whereby the artist travelled to 35 cities with a small group of friends in a truck converted to a mobile studio. The truck was geared up with props, costumes and camera equipment with the purpose to make portraits the old fashioned way. One thousand six hundred people participated in the fun and memorable experience living out their fantasies or dress up as their favorite superheroes.
Special Events:
15 May, 10am – 6pm | Press Preview
16 May, 6pm – 8pm | Maleonn’s mobile studio at Chai Wan
16 May, 8pm – 10pm | Opening in presence of the artist
- Artists:
Maleonn - Open:
Friday, 16 May 2014 - Close:
Saturday, 14 June 2014 - Address:
3-13\/F Asia One Tower, 8 Fung Yip Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong - 地址:
柴灣豐業街8號宏亞大廈 - Mail:
service@aovertical.com - Phone:
+852 2976 0913 - Web:
AO Vertical Art Space - Opening hour:
Tue – Sat | 10am – 6pm - Closing day:
Sun – Mon - Admission:
Free - Transport:
Bus 788 to Kailey Industrial Centre | 20M minibus to Chai Wan Industrial City stop from Chai Wan MTR station, Exit C - Photo credits:
Courtesy of AO Vertical Art Space
