In putting forward these six works by artists living and working in Asia, I was enticed by their individual ability to render the personal and intimate into powerful visual narratives which could tangibly evoke a range of emotions.

The works are a result of both deliberate experimentation as well as organic adaptation, with each artist embracing the possibilities provided by the medium in order to better understand entities and events much larger than themselves.

We dive into the tensions between an ancient memory and our present selves, as presented in different ways by both Karthik Subramanian’s immersion into the gaping mouth of the Sundarbans, and Alecia Neo’s intricate navigation of the place of tradition in a modern world.

We witness phenomena both man-made and natural, as seen in Devadeep Gupta’s meditative piece from his hometown, as well as in Demie Dangla’s collection of honest if not raw reflections from the pandemic. In both Kosuke Okahara’s blue affair and the duo Natthaya Thaidecha and Daniel Huete’s Eclipse, we wade into the dreams of subconsciousness as we follow them on their own journey to the surface.

As we head into the unknown and unknowable, the pandemic still lapping at our feet, it could be said that it is the artist’s role to lay steps of insight for our individual and collective passage into the future. As such, it remains crucial to continue supporting the artists amongst us, and I’m grateful to the HKIPF for having extended this opportunity to do so.

Jessica Lim, Director of Angkor Photo Festival & Workshops

The Works

Mohona｜Karthik Subramanian｜India

Eclipse｜Natthaya Thaidecha (Thailand) & Daniel Huete (Spain)

Normalisation of a Disaster｜ Devadeep Gupta｜India

Things I Don’t Tell You｜Demie Dangla｜Philippines

ramah-tamah｜Alecia Neo｜Singapore

***blue affair｜Okahara Kosuke｜Japan

***The work is restricted to persons aged 18 or above.

For programme details, please refer to HKIPF.ORG.HK.

The curator and artists will be present for the discussions via live-streaming.

在是次策展過程中，我深受這六組在亞洲生活及工作的創作者各自的詮釋能力所著迷：他們將私密而個人的範疇轉化為力道十足的視覺敘事，真切地激發觀者的各式情緒。

這些作品既是刻意實驗的結果，亦是順應自然的成品。每位藝術家皆敞開雙臂擁抱攝影這項媒介所帶來的各種可能性，以對超乎自身、更為廣大的事物有更加深入的瞭解。

透過Karthik Subramanian於蘇達班紅樹林流域河口的沉浸體驗，以及梁惠芬在現代世界中的傳統場域裡錯綜複雜的獨特航行，我們以這兩種不同方式潛入古老記憶與當下自我之間的緊張關係。

而在Devadeep Gupta源自故鄉的沉思作品及Demie Dangla於疫情期間集結的誠實、赤裸反省當中，我們見證了人為現象與自然現象的轉變。至於岡原功祐的《藍逸事》與Natthaya Thaidecha、Daniel Huete兩人聯手創作的《蝕》，都帶領我們踏上藝術家游向水面的旅程，進入潛意識的夢境之中。

在我們邁向未知與不可知的途中，疫情仍持續裹住我們的步伐。其中——或許能這麼說——藝術家所扮演的角色，便是透過作品踏出滿載洞察力的腳步，在我們和整個社會航向未來的個人與集體路程中提供助力。正因如此，持續給予我們的藝術家支持實為重要，而我也非常感謝香港國際攝影節給予這個機會。

吳哥攝影節暨工作坊總監 林登麗

作品

匯流｜Karthik Subramanian｜印度

蝕｜Natthaya Thaidecha（泰國）、Daniel Huete（西班牙）

災難日常｜ Devadeep Gupta｜印度

那些我沒告訴你的 ｜ Demie Dangla｜菲律賓

ramah-tamah｜梁惠芬｜新加坡

***blue affair 藍逸事｜Okahara Kosuke 岡原功祐｜日本

***只限年滿18歲或以上之觀眾

節目內容請見 hkipf.org.hk/zh

策展人及藝術家將以視像直播形式參與映後談。

*Post-screening discussion with image makers will be conducted primarily in English. Interpretations will be available upon request. Please contact HKIPF at hello@hkipf.org.hk or +852 2777 0955 to check in advance.

*映後談將主要以英語進行，如有傳譯需要，請提前致電+852 2777 0922或電郵 hello@hkipf.org.hk 我們聯絡。

Venue Regulations and Health Safety Measurements

Upon entering the venue:

• All visitors must keep their face mask on at all times, go through temperature checks,

• No eating or drinking is allowed inside "Kino"

The venue reserves the right to refuse entry or remove from the premises any visitor who has a temperature of above 37.5°C or is in violation of any of the health and safety guidelines.

場地規則及防疫措施

所有進入場地範圍的觀眾必須：

• 佩戴口罩、量度體溫
• 放映院內不得飲食

如觀眾體溫顯示超過37.5度、未有佩戴口罩，或未能作入場記錄，場地有權拒絕其進場。

If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to speak to our on-site staff or Festival ambassadors, or contact us at hello@hkipf.org.hk or at +852 2777 0955.

若需協助，請聯絡在場之職員或攝影節大使，或電郵hello@hkipf.org.hk或致電+852 2777 0955與我們聯絡。

SUPPORT HKIPF

Support freedom of expression and help facilitate the growth of the arts by making a donation to the Hong Kong International Photo Festival. You may visit our website stall.hkipf.org.hk or reach us at our contact number or email. Your contribution will go towards our operation, future programmes and keeping our events accessible.

The Festival is organised by the Hong Kong Photographic Culture Association, which is a tax-exempt charity under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance. Donations above HKD 100 are tax deductible.

The Festival was launched in 2010. In each edition, the Festival focuses on a different theme, introducing noteworthy photographers, trends, and movements, discussing manifold issues and perspectives. Through a wide range of public programmes, the Festival bridges Hong Kong and international visual practitioners, creating conversations between people and place, past and present, with oneself and the world.

With your support, we hope to make ever greater progress in the coming decade.

支持香港國際攝影節

為秉持攝影節的獨立自主，專注社會、非營利的精神，以及守持表達及知識的自由傳達，活動的開放自由參加，誠邀您成為我們的支持者：請即前往網址 stall.hkipf.org.hk，或致電或電郵與我們聯絡有關捐款安排。

香港國際攝影節由香港攝影文化協會主辦，協會為根據《稅務條例》獲確認豁免繳稅資格之慈善團體，凡捐款港幣一百元以上可獲扣稅。

創始於2010年，每屆攝影節以不同主題之展覽，將攝影世界具獨特性、創造性的名字，以及值得關注的視覺文化思潮引入香港。同時，透過不同公眾活動，搭建香港與世界攝影文化的溝通平台，借影像呈現不同文化歷史議題，審視不同社會人文狀況，促進跨越地區與領域的對話。

在攝影節邁向十一週年之際，請與我們一起前進，成為我們迎向下個十年的重要後盾。

“Hong Kong International Photo Festival 2021” is financially supported by the Art Development Matching Grants Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Pilot Scheme for Characteristic Local Tourism Events of the Hong Kong Tourism Board

「 香港國際攝影節 2021」獲香港特別行政區政府「藝術發展配對資助計劃」及香港旅遊發展局「本地特色旅遊活動先導計劃」的資助

The opinion or recommendations expressed in any activities organised under this event do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, or the Evaluation Panel of the Pilot Scheme for Characteristic Local Tourism Events.

在此刊物或與活動有關的任何活動內表達之任何意見或建議，並不代表香港特別行政區政府、香港旅遊發展局或本地特色旅遊活動先導計劃評審委員會的觀點。

Image from Normalisation of a Disaster © Devadeep Gupta