Experience the Art of Mondrian, where a collection curated from the cream of local and international artists meets a vibrant cultural hub and unique hospitality that’s Inspired. By People
(Left: “Swimming in Blue-and-white” ; Right: The Corner Shop)
MONDRIAN HONG KONG unveils the start of an ongoing journey into art, revealing its collaboration with rising stars of the local and international art world to produce an exclusive series of pieces spanning diverse media and techniques to become an integral part of the hotel’s design.
Guests will experience what it means to be Inspired. By People … from collectible art postcards to pop-up happenings, street art surprises, guided art map tours of Kowloon’s creative hub, and complimentary tickets to M+, the acclaimed Global Museum of Visual Culture.
General Manager Dirk Dalichau said MONDRIAN HONG KONG’s art-forward, disruptive approach to lifestyle hospitality offered a chance for guests to experience Hong Kong at art’s cutting edge.
“We are very excited to present how we have woven the work of local and international artists at the top of their games into the fabric of the guest experience at MONDRIAN HONG KONG. It’s a key part of our positioning as the brand that forges real and lasting connections with talented artists and becomes a committed part of our vibrant art hub neighbourhood.”
The latest exhibition at The Corner Shop street-level art space is set to premiere. Additionally, an impressive neon light installation is taking shape, as well as the new 40th-floor rooftop event space which will capture the essence of Hong Kong.
Guests will also be presented with their own set of collectible Mondrian ‘Postcards from Hong Kong’, featuring the art of five inspiring Hong Kong female artists - Mildred Cheng, Xyza Cruz Bacani, Jessie Yip, Vaevae Chan and Charlene Man, an art initiative MONDRIAN HONG KONG is rightly proud of.
MONDRIAN HONG KONG is located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui’s most vibrant and buzzing neighbourhood with proximity to the Kowloon arts and culture scene, and unlimited possibilities for guests to explore, discover, engage and get inspired.
“And of course with Art Basel around the corner, it’s the perfect time for art lovers to plan a visit,” added Dalichau.
THE CORNER SHOP by MONDRIAN HONG KONG
By name and design, The Corner Shop by MONDRIAN HONG KONG has been dedicated to the art of the possible and perfecting the pop-up. Providing a platform for local artists to exhibit their artwork, hence connecting to Hong Kong talent. It’s also introducing art in a very accessible way to people and passers-by who would normally not choose to go to a gallery and therefore making art very approachable.
Anton Poon's sculptural masterpiece, RUBIKS, is currently showing at Mondrian Hong Kong's street-side guerilla art space, The Corner Shop. Poon’s work contemplates everyday encounters and emotions through geometric form, contrasting color and visual lightness.
(Left: The Corner Shop ; Right: RUBIKS)
It’s the second exhibition at The Corner Shop, following ‘the French girl’ Caroline Tronel’s iconic and acclaimed ‘Giant Crushed Cans’ installation.
Anton’s sculptures 'Lunging', 'Compass' and 'Bestowal', composed of painted carbon steel to evoke human interaction and relationships, focus on the contrast between distance and intimacy, emotion and connection, and complexity and delicacy.
(Left: “Mixing Pixels” ; Right: Lobby Mosaic)
INSPIRING PEOPLE THROUGH ART
MONDRIAN HONG KONG is delighted to premiere a series of commissioned works by top local and international artists on permanent display, creating surprising epiphanies and discoveries at unexpected locations throughout the hotel.
Christy Lee Rogers, a visual artist from Kailua, Hawaii, is renowned for her groundbreaking work with water as a medium in photography and is fresh from shooting Avatar: The Way of Water stars Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, and Kate Winslet in her renowned style. She is the artist behind the hotel’s breathtaking lobby mosaic and mural. The video wall in Avoca is also the product of her vivid submerged visions.
“Mixing Pixels” is an inspiring series in Mondrian’s suites by Dutch artist Ruben de Haas; the product of his playful curiosity for colours and love of discovering new techniques. Each design is a recreation of an existing still from the Wong Kar-wai cinematic classic, In the Mood for Love, mixed into news shapes and forms.
Angel Hui’s “Swimming in Blue-and-white” is an exquisite series inspired by the beauty of blue and white porcelain and a famous shipwreck. These pieces grace Mondrian’s guest rooms; each individually framed and depicting a view of Victoria Harbour against a navy-blue background, weaving a unique story of Hong Kong.
(Left: movements of gymnasts ; Right: “Untitled”)
“Untitled” by Lau Chun Tao is a series of whimsical images in Mondrian’s guest rooms, created to tell a story, evoke a sense of playfulness and provoke the imagination of the audience.
German photographer Tom Hegen’s Stroboscopic Gymnast is created with artificial, high-speed light to bring the movements of gymnasts to life in a single image. French photographer Jean-Yves Lemoigne captures the grace and artistry of several tennis players in his “Multiple Exposure” series. These works lend inspiration to guests in Mondrian’s state of the art fitness centre.
(Left: Simple Bao’s mural ; Right: Wong Ting Fung’s mural)
Simple Bao, a self-taught artist born and bred in Hong Kong specializes in freestyle murals and illustrations. Her stunning piece for MONDRIAN HONG KONG features a water goddess-like figure intertwined with elements from the Hong Kong skyline, reflecting the imperfect beauty of water. It enjoys a spectacular perch in Avoca.
Wong Ting Fung is a Hong Kong-based designer, illustrator, and multi-media artist, with over a decade of experience working with renowned international brands and a signature mix of irony and the absurd. His stunning piece for Avoca is inspired by the universal sign for “A-ok, Everything’s ok”, standing bold in front of the stunning harbour and cityscape beyond.
