Joint solo exhibitions in September (中文)

Nam June Paik Un-Plugged by Clare Goodwin

Tracer by Cecilia Heisser

20.9.2002 – 13.10.2002 (closed on Mon, Tue & public holidays)
Gallery hours 12 – 7 pm (Wed to Sun)
Opening Reception 6 – 8 pm, Friday, September 20, 2002
Para/Site Art Space, 2 Po Yan Street (224 Hollywood Road), Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Para/Site Art Space is pleased to present the Hong Kong public with solo exhibitions from European artists Clare Goodwin and Cecilia Heisser this September.

British artist Clare Goodwin, creates large cardboard sculptures with reference to the avant-garde TV installations of celebrated Korean artist Nam June Paik, regarded as the father of video art. A homage to Paik as forerunner, Goodwin’s humourous application of carton boxes as disposable televisions parodies an era of mass media in which the (instant) medium is the (instant) message.

In contrast with Goodwin’s humourous approach Cecilia Heisser, hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, investigates time, memory and death. Her latest project has been in development since 1993 and draws on the last years of the life of her grandfather, Wolfram Heisser, during World War II. Through her text, photographs and video not only can one experience the personal history of an man, but one can also sense how grand a history may be constructed even by narratives that are perhaps distorted.

Separate catalogues will be published. Both artists will be present for the exhibition opening and available for interviews. Enquiries: 2517-4620 or parasite@netvigator.com

Clare Goodwin’s exhibition is supported by the British Council. Para/Site Art Space is financially supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.