The Forgotten City
by Kevin Cheng
Publisher: Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong
Publisher Year: October, 2013
ISBN-13: 9789881960436
Book Description:
Green Leaf Artist of Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong who cares about society and is enthusiastic in photography, is skilled in art photography and documentary photography. Kevin graduated from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2010 with a higher diploma, majoring in Multimedia Design. He further continued his studies at UNIART School of Design and completed Diploma in Commercial Photography in 2012. He has excelled in different photography competitions. In 2011, he won the champion of “The 8th Hong Kong Abilympics” Creative Photography (Outdoor) Competition, and subsequently represented Hong Kong in “The 8th International Abilympics” in Korea , receiving a special prize in Creative Photography (Outdoor) Competition. Besides, he is an active participant in various photography exhibitions and is devoted to bringing photography to the community.
Message：<A Different View>
Knowing Kevin for years, I am Glad to have witnessed the birth of “The Forgotten City”. His enthusiasm and persistence in photography have contributed to his on-going advancement. Through exchange with different photographers, self-study and training, he has gradually established his vivid style. Apart from photographic skills, Kevin’s views and ideas on Photography are unique, which give rise to many enchanting works.
Kevin has used different ways to record Hong Kong. For example, his Crystal Ball series have artistically projected upside down images of his objects. Having witnessed his growth, i find that “The Forgotten City” not only captures Hong Kong’s scenery and changes in society, but also demonstrates Kevin’s view as a photographer. BY showing the reality of Hong Kong through his lens, he inspires us to think. His images of little-known or ignored people and subjects often surprise us. i believe that “The Forgotten City”, which Kevin himself regards as a “Not So Beautiful Photo Album”, will surely impress and encourage you to care more about Hong Kong. I think this was Kevin’ s intention when making “The Forgotten City”.
Grace Cheng
Curator/ Executive Committee Member of Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong
Author introduction:
Kevin is an enthusiastic photographer, he is skilled in landscape photography and still life photography. Recently, he has been concentrating on documentary photography and capturing the social issues. Kevin graduated from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2010 with a higher diploma, majoring in Multimedia Design. He has excelled in different public photography competitions before. Besides, he is an active participant in various photography exhibitions and is devoted to bringing to the community.
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