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 Out of Delivery: Emotional Migration in Hong Kong

Heritage Village School turned in to art space © Ash Lam

Out of Delivery: Emotional Migration in Hong Kong is a six-week artist research workshop and culminating exhibition that brings together eight Hong Kong-based artists from diverse disciplines to explore themes of loneliness, self-imposed isolation, and inner emigration – set against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s complex and shifting socio-cultural landscape.

Through a combination of field trips, collaborative sessions, and discussions with historians, academics, and art practitioners, participating artists will engage in a deep examination of emotional migration – an internal journey shaped by external pressures.

The workshop culminates in the development of new artistic works that reflect the participants’ insights and lived experiences. These outcomes will contribute to a larger exhibition and discourse program in August 2025, fostering cross-cultural dialogue on the emotional and societal dimensions of solitude in contemporary life.

In an era defined by rapid urbanization, digital saturation, and socio-political uncertainty, loneliness has become a pervasive yet often overlooked condition. Out of Delivery explores this phenomenon through an artistic lens, examining how individuals navigate isolation and the desire for connection within Hong Kong’s highly complex social landscape.
Dinner at 1983 Art Space at Yuen Long Walled Village, for project debrief and reflection

Dinner at 1983 Art Space at Yuen Long Walled Village, for project debrief and reflection | © Pak Chai

Tang Ancestral Hall (Wing Lung Wai)

Tang Ancestral Hall (Wing Lung Wai) | © Ash Lam

Artist-led tour by Tang Kwok Hin

Artist-led tour by Tang Kwok Hin | © Ash Lam

Discussion on research-based art practice led by Singaporean artist Ho Rui An.

Discussion on research-based art practice led by Singaporean artist Ho Rui An. | © Ash Lam

Philosophical discussion on AI and Disembodiment by Dr. Hong Ting Lee & Dr. Roger King Hang Lee 

Philosophical discussion on AI and Disembodiment by Dr. Hong Ting Lee & Dr. Roger King Hang Lee  | © Ash Lam

Each of the eight participating artists brings a unique perspective to the concept of emotional migration, exploring how solitude is shaped by cultural, historical, and technological forces. Through workshops, field visits, and creative collaboration, the project offers a platform for personal and collective storytelling, inviting audiences to reflect on the shifting contours of human connection in a time of profound change
 
Out of Delivery aspires to contribute to an ongoing conversation about the human condition in contemporary society, highlighting the universal yet deeply personal nature of loneliness and the myriad ways individuals seek connection and meaning.
The Out of Delivery project offers artists a dynamic space for reflection and creation, where they are encouraged to engage deeply with the emotional complexities of displacement. Through this initiative, participants will develop works that not only reflect personal narratives, but also resonate with broader audiences across cultural and geographic boundaries.

By framing individual experiences within both regional and global contexts, Out of Delivery amplifies voices that reflect the shared human condition. The project aims to foster a meaningful dialogue around themes of loneliness, connection, and the search for meaning in contemporary society, highlighting how these universal emotions are shaped by personal paths and collective journeys.

 

Collaborators:

 
Wong Ka Ying

Artist, Curator, Writer

Cally Yu Yeuk Mui

Writer, Playwright, Community Artist, and Teaching Artist

Artists: 

Mentors & Cultural Partners:

  • Joseph Chen King Yuen

    Director of culture, Eaton HK

  • Tang Kwok Hin

    Artist, Teaching Artist, Founder of 1983

  • Kalen Lee

    Artist, Researcher