Working on something special.
This isn’t a glimpse of it at all actually.
But just a few photos of some moments I captured the past few months.
A glimpse of my world.
The daily.
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Tag Archives: hong kong
Explore: Kubrick
A few weeks ago, my friend took me to Kubrick, a bookstore-cafe that’s off my usual beaten path. Located in Yau Ma Tei, connected to the art house Broadway Cinematheque, this store had a charming air of authenticity and character that was so refreshing to walk into.
I am such a bookworm, and found myself digging into the stacks and stacks of obscure titles that I wouldn’t normally see in other bookstores. The reading culture has changed so much, with some bookstores focusing on only selling best-sellers (it’s a business after all), to the instant gratification attention span of people reading tweets/facebook/online media.
Digging into a good book requires time. It requires depth. It requires you to lock yourself away and get lost in something. Some people don’t do that anymore because they either don’t have the time, or they don’t care. (*cries inside!*)
But this place really brought me back to why I love reading. I love digesting words and thoughts. I love imagining things. But most of all, I love the smell of paper.
Attend: Rise Conference
Hong Kong
In between meetings and writing, here is something to update you on.
Emo-Emoji by The Digital Vandal will be at Rise Conference next week, July 31.
We were hand-selected to participate in this event and the whole team is flying in from Singapore for a few days. Find us at booth E150. xxx
Photos: Slow Down to Speed Up
Been in HK for a little over a month, and it feels niiiiiiice.
Since Jan, I feel like I’ve been jumping too fast. I definitely moved at a slower pace the last few weeks (ironic too ‘coz I’m in one of the busiest cities ever.)
I kind of just had to stop and say, “Whats the rush?!” Calm down V. Take time for yourself. Appreciate moments where you get to spend time with your friends, and do things you like to do- like cook in your kitchen or read a book. Sometimes you just need time to chill out and not beat yourself up with guilt over it. I had to learn not to freak out or compare my pace just ‘coz everyone around me is moving faster, while I was slowing down. (After all, hard work isn’t a show. Social media comparisons are the worst!)
So next week I head to Manila again, and I know the minute I land, I will hit the ground running. So better to take the time to breathe and enjoy the present. As I try to find #inspo all around me, I keep my eyes open for what to snap photos of. Sometimes things catch my eye immediately, while sometimes I just have to look a lil’ differently to see something I find beautiful.
More Photos After The Jump…
Photos: Art Week in Hong Kong
Art Central + Art Basel
Hong Kong was busy.
Here are some photos I took while roaming around with my sis.
Photos: Kaws | Clean Slate Exhibition
I’ve been meaning to post this for a while. I haven’t seen a Kaws exhibit since maybe around 6 or 7 years ago in LA, so it was nice to hear that there would be one here in HK. This recent exhibit entitled “Clean Slate” was about “wiping out the past and starting over again.” This 7 meter tall statue, which would usually stand solo, now carries with it 2 youngins- pretty much showing us that he’s moved on to other parts of his life. I could resonate with this theme lately because it does feel like that phase where everyone just wants to hit the refresh button and move forward.
Attend: Jewelle Yeung Exhibit
Cebu, Philippines
Based between Hong Kong and Cebu City, Jewelle Yeung is an undeniably talented artist who will be having an exhibit this September 12th. Her paintings are influenced by the “space between reality and the dream,” which hold the images, emotions, and energies of what is conscious and unconscious at the same time.
Explore: Bibo
Bibo, a French fine dining restaurant located in Sheung Wan, brings back memories of me stalking Wooster Collective at 3 am. The restaurant is filled with notable artists that I’ve watched/interviewed throughout the past few years: Shepard Fairey, JR, Banksy, Kaws….
Photos: Eyes Wide Open
I mentioned a few posts ago that I just moved to Hong Kong. I love this feeling of seeing things for the first time. My eyes are wide open right now. 😉
Here are a few pics from my first few days there…
Reflect: Adjusting to the New Reality
After moving out of Singapore and spending 3 weeks in Manila, I am currently in Hong Kong.
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