1 year into the Movement: this was where it all started. Tear gas dissipated, road blocks cleared, and traffic was back again. But memories and our spirit still remain
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Photographer Kenji Wong : "Tear gas fighters" changed my career aspiration
The following is from Kenji Wong:
On June 12 of 2019, I saw Hong Kong clouded in tear gas again after five years. This time, I saw a group of self-initiated "tear gas fighters" running towards the canisters to put them off. At that moment, I asked myself whether I should quit my job and devote the whole of myself to record the happenings of this movement, anticipating chaos and turbulence on the way.
At that time, of course, I didn't expect the movement to evolve to such a terrible situation. Nonetheless, one thing remains the same – there are a great many "tear gas fighters" in the city from all walks of life, and they are doing their utmost to make a change.
Nobody can predict what can be changed. Yet, at the very least, these "tear gas fighters" has changed the career aspiration of my life, bringing me to this job position in reporting. I know there are many things to be changed for improvement. I am glad that I can work alongside like-minded companions.
I've been happy coming along with you this last year.
Editor's note: Kenji Wong is a renowned designer in Hong Kong known for reflecting social issues through multi-media art presentations such as behavioral, video, photography and installation.
Source: Kenji Wong's Facebook
#Jun12 #NeverForget612 #HongKongProtest
Photographer Kenji Wong : "Tear gas fighters" changed my career aspiration
The following is from Kenji Wong:
On June 12 of 2019, I saw Hong Kong clouded in tear gas again after five years. This time, I saw a group of self-initiated "tear gas fighters" running towards the canisters to put them off. At that moment, I asked myself whether I should quit my job and devote the whole of myself to record the happenings of this movement, anticipating chaos and turbulence on the way.
At that time, of course, I didn't expect the movement to evolve to such a terrible situation. Nonetheless, one thing remains the same – there are a great many "tear gas fighters" in the city from all walks of life, and they are doing their utmost to make a change.
Nobody can predict what can be changed. Yet, at the very least, these "tear gas fighters" has changed the career aspiration of my life, bringing me to this job position in reporting. I know there are many things to be changed for improvement. I am glad that I can work alongside like-minded companions.
I've been happy coming along with you this last year.
Editor's note: Kenji Wong is a renowned designer in Hong Kong known for reflecting social issues through multi-media art presentations such as behavioral, video, photography and installation.
Source: Kenji Wong's Facebook
#Jun12 #NeverForget612 #HongKongProtest