“Seeing is Creating: Textual-Visual Narrative of Hong Kong Children’s Literature” Exhibition
“Do you like pictures?”
We have always been taught about the beauty and importance of words, but we are also now living in a world that is heavily dominated by visual culture. So, what do words and pictures mean to us? Among the various genres of literature, Children’s books, in particular, often feature illustrations. Dr. Michelle Chan of the Department of English and Literature has organized an exhibition: “Seeing is Creating: Textual-Visual Narrative of Hong Kong Children’s Literature”. This exhibition includes copies of magazines, books, and booklets from different eras, showcasing the manifold collaborations between pictures and texts in Hong Kong Children’s Literature. By exploring these texts, we hope our visitors gain a better understanding and appreciation for the creativity and significance of both narratives in storytelling.
Seeing is Creating: Textual-Visual Narrative of Hong Kong Children’s Literature Exhibition
Date: 6-18 Nov 2024
Time: 12:30 – 7:30pm
Venue: Parallel Space, 202 Tai Nan Street, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Ho Tsz Mei and Suki Yeung will discuss the reprinting of Ho Tsz's stories and the role and value of Ho Tsz in Hong Kong children’s literature. In this talk, they will talk about the challenges they encounter in the reprinting process. They will also explore how illustrations can enrich the stories and reflect the significance of Ho Tsz in the present. This exhibition is curated by Dr Michelle Chan of The Department of English Language and Literature.
A Timeless Present: Ho Tsz and Hong Kong Children’s Literature
Date: 10 Nov 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm
Speakers: Ho Tsz Mei; Suki Yeung
