Hongkongers Use Creativity to Defend Freedom of Expression Despite the Intimidation of the National Security Law
In Hong Kong, the shopping mall Dragon Center prominently displayed 3 modelesque female figures painted by famous local comic artist Elphonso Lam, accompanied by the messages "never forget the original cause" and "remember the good".
Many citizens cheered at the sighting of the large billboard for the implicit connotation of the message.
The triptych, however, was nit-picked by a pro-China district councilor for being "vulgar and immoral" in early October. After the Bejing loyalist lodged complaints and even went on petitioned, the graphics on the billbooard was removed In mid-October, reportedly, due to a strong typhoon.
On October 25, 2020, a new set of graphics was installed featuring the work of Gum Siu-man, who is another popular comic artist in Hong Kong.
Referencing the style of Elphonso Lam , Gum this time illustrated 3 heavier mid-age women wearing the same outfit and posing in the same gestures.
After Lam's, Gum’s comics too went viral on the internet. The sense of humor and the wit in response to the pro-China district councilor’s complaint have drawn rounds of frenzied discussions on social media, attracting many citizens to flock all the way to the shopping mall to take picture at the billboard.
Artist Elphonso Lam later shared a comment on his Facebook page, stating that his comic work was taken down only because of the strong typhoon. Lam clarified that district councilor’s complaint has never been part of the decision.
Lam elaborated further that taking selfie in front of the billboards and sharing on social media has brought lots of pleasure to Hongkongers. He is gratified to see the long-lost smile among local population. He was honored for bringing excitement and joy to his fellow citizens amidst difficult times.
Source: Apple Daily; Ming Pao; Elphonso Lam’ FaceBook; PSHK #Oct25
#ElphonsoLam #GumSiuMan #DragonCentre #ProtestArt #NeverGiveUp #Creativity
In Hong Kong, the shopping mall Dragon Center prominently displayed 3 modelesque female figures painted by famous local comic artist Elphonso Lam, accompanied by the messages "never forget the original cause" and "remember the good".
Many citizens cheered at the sighting of the large billboard for the implicit connotation of the message.
The triptych, however, was nit-picked by a pro-China district councilor for being "vulgar and immoral" in early October. After the Bejing loyalist lodged complaints and even went on petitioned, the graphics on the billbooard was removed In mid-October, reportedly, due to a strong typhoon.
On October 25, 2020, a new set of graphics was installed featuring the work of Gum Siu-man, who is another popular comic artist in Hong Kong.
Referencing the style of Elphonso Lam , Gum this time illustrated 3 heavier mid-age women wearing the same outfit and posing in the same gestures.
After Lam's, Gum’s comics too went viral on the internet. The sense of humor and the wit in response to the pro-China district councilor’s complaint have drawn rounds of frenzied discussions on social media, attracting many citizens to flock all the way to the shopping mall to take picture at the billboard.
Artist Elphonso Lam later shared a comment on his Facebook page, stating that his comic work was taken down only because of the strong typhoon. Lam clarified that district councilor’s complaint has never been part of the decision.
Lam elaborated further that taking selfie in front of the billboards and sharing on social media has brought lots of pleasure to Hongkongers. He is gratified to see the long-lost smile among local population. He was honored for bringing excitement and joy to his fellow citizens amidst difficult times.
Source: Apple Daily; Ming Pao; Elphonso Lam’ FaceBook; PSHK #Oct25
#ElphonsoLam #GumSiuMan #DragonCentre #ProtestArt #NeverGiveUp #Creativity
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