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Connections
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Connections

Digital print on Kodak RA-4 Chromogenic paper. 20 x 28 in. 2013-2017.
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exhibitions

Connections ( 連繫 )
2015 Shenyang / 2014 Beijing / 2013 Hong Kong

     

Connections is a collection of family portraits created in collaboration with individuals facing terminal illness at North District Hospital, Grantham Hospital, and Queen Mary Hospital. This project received support from the Hong Kong International Photo Festival in 2013 and the TOE Photography Education Programme at the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University in 2016. The series has been showcased in various exhibitions, including the 300 Families Photography Exhibition in Shenyang (2015), Beijing (2014), and Hong Kong (2013), as well as the In Between Photography Exhibition at the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University (2014).

“We are both over 80, and have been married for 61 years. Now we don't expect much from life. We just wait for time to go by.” Mr Yu.
“We are both over 80, and have been married for 61 years. Now we don't expect much from life. We just wait for time to go by.” Mr Yu.
“The illness has troubled me for 20 years. I am grateful that my sister always takes care of me as I am unable to move freely recently. My other family members are living abroad, I hope to have a photo with all of them together.” Ms Man.
“The illness has troubled me for 20 years. I am grateful that my sister always takes care of me as I am unable to move freely recently. My other family members are living abroad, I hope to have a photo with all of them together.” Ms Man.
“My daughter is always my support. I have asked my brother to take care of her and hope she will be happy and healthy.” Ms Chau.
“My daughter is always my support. I have asked my brother to take care of her and hope she will be happy and healthy.” Ms Chau.
”Just after our wedding, I was nearly killed by this rare disease and did not expect later I was able to bring new life to the family. Now a pair of children have grown up, I am so complete.” Ms Tse.
”Just after our wedding, I was nearly killed by this rare disease and did not expect later I was able to bring new life to the family. Now a pair of children have grown up, I am so complete.” Ms Tse.
“The medical crew is my family.” Mr Chau.
“The medical crew is my family.” Mr Chau.
“He is a really good father. We can lose anything but not him.” Mrs Chong (for Mr Chong).
“He is a really good father. We can lose anything but not him.” Mrs Chong (for Mr Chong).
“I love my family and my family loves me too. I hope to go home and be able to do some simple things, such as eating and talking.” Mr Kwan.
“I love my family and my family loves me too. I hope to go home and be able to do some simple things, such as eating and talking.” Mr Kwan.
“Life is impermanent. No one knows when they will reach the end of the road. But we still have to treasure the moment and carry on. For a four-generation family, quarrels are inevitable. I just wish my family well-being and harmony.” Ms Lee.
“Life is impermanent. No one knows when they will reach the end of the road. But we still have to treasure the moment and carry on. For a four-generation family, quarrels are inevitable. I just wish my family well-being and harmony.” Ms Lee.
“Although it is difficult, but I am able to learn to live with my illness, all because of the support of the loved ones around. I feel so blessed.” Mr Wong.
“Although it is difficult, but I am able to learn to live with my illness, all because of the support of the loved ones around. I feel so blessed.” Mr Wong.
“My sister is 20 years younger than me. In 1966, when she came to Hong Kong in her teens, we met for the first time. Now she takes care of me, Thank her!” Mr Yung.
“My sister is 20 years younger than me. In 1966, when she came to Hong Kong in her teens, we met for the first time. Now she takes care of me, Thank her!” Mr Yung.
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