A place of Being
“A place of Being” is an interactive installation designed to explore the intricate balance between “Having” and “Losing”, as well as “Balance” and “Imbalance”, through participants’ personal experiences and interactions.
At the heart of this installation lies a scale, set against a blue carpet. Participants, in groups of one to three, take turns adding woods to the scale, aiming to maintain a sense of inner calm and equilibrium. If too many woods are piled on or if the center of gravity shifts, everything on the scale will tip over.
The team hopes that this straightforward interactive experience will illuminate abstract yet tangible concepts in life, such as “Inner”, “Outer”, “Accept”, “Reject”, “Balance”, and“Imbalance”. The team anticipates that this experience will encourage participants to reflect on their journey toward “being” and finding balance in their lives.
Location
Creative Studio
Wich Chau, co-founder of local design firms The Cave Workshop and JAAK Design, which adopt an experimental approach to designing furniture, public spaces, and installation art, delving into the potential of urban environments through thought-provoking inquiries. Representative installation “Wave of Growth” was featured in the MoMA-published book “Uneven Growth@2015”. In 2020, their focus shifted to oil painting, drawing on elements of science fiction, surrealism, and futuristic imagination to provoke contemplation about the universe and existence.
Match Chen, co-founder of KaCaMa Design Lab in Hong Kong, with rich experience in sustainable and community-focused design. He excels in promoting local crafts and interdisciplinary projects, weaving abstract concepts into installation art. The creations have been showcased in PMQ, the Hong Kong Museum of History, and the Hong Kong Science Museum, etc. Notable installations like “Flawless Failure”, “Bamboo-Copter Pavilion”, and “Pause Rec Play” tackle urgent issues in a straightforward yet captivating manner.