轉角:重新想像大角咀

轉角:重新想像大角咀

轉角:重新想像大角咀

轉角:重新想像大角咀

轉角:重新想像大角咀

Map of Field Work

Public art Stories under the Canopies emerges from lived experiences of various stakeholders of Tai Kok Tsui community. During its making, artist Chan Sai-lok spent time with 21 people who had lived and worked in Tai Kok Tsui, tracing their footsteps to explore this district that blends the old with the new. They include owners of units in the Chevalier Industrial Building, tenant of an industrial unit, shopkeepers, and workers from different trades, as well as current and former residents. Some of them have worked in Tai Kok Tsui all their lives, while some lived there for a short period of time, some have moved out, and some have just moved in. Their age ranges from over 70 to around 30, and they represent different genders, diverse ethnic groups, and varied social classes.

Map of Field Work

Public art Stories under the Canopies emerges from lived experiences of various stakeholders of Tai Kok Tsui community. During its making, artist Chan Sai-lok spent time with 21 people who had lived and worked in Tai Kok Tsui, tracing their footsteps to explore this district that blends the old with the new. They include owners of units in the Chevalier Industrial Building, tenant of an industrial unit, shopkeepers, and workers from different trades, as well as current and former residents. Some of them have worked in Tai Kok Tsui all their lives, while some lived there for a short period of time, some have moved out, and some have just moved in. Their age ranges from over 70 to around 30, and they represent different genders, diverse ethnic groups, and varied social classes.

Artwork Statement

The murals on the external wall of the building portray the impression of Tai Kok Tsui from the perspective of the owner of Chevalier Industrial Building. These paintings reflect the history of Tai Kok Tsui: the painting that faces Fuk Tsun Street reflects how the area once prospered as a hub of hardware stores, while its gradual shift into a residential area is seen in the painting facing Beech Street. 

Many streets in Tai Kok Tsui are named after trees. The artists’ choice of seven streets named after trees, stretched between Chevalier building and the site of “Re: Tai Kok Tsui”, completes the metaphor that members of the community are chatting under the canopies of the trees, sharing their daily experiences. Their stories are categorized under seven streets: Elm Street, Beech Street, Pine Street, Tit Shu Street, Oak Street, Ash Street, and Palm Street. There are two metal sculptures of trees: the gold tree corresponds to the tree in Hung Shing Temple, while the silver tree is the “tree of memory”.

The murals on the external wall of the building portray the impression of Tai Kok Tsui from the perspective of the owner of Chevalier Industrial Building. These paintings reflect the history of Tai Kok Tsui: the painting that faces Fuk Tsun Street reflects how the area once prospered as a hub of hardware stores, while its gradual shift into a residential area is seen in the painting facing Beech Street. 

Many streets in Tai Kok Tsui are named after trees. The artists’ choice of seven streets named after trees, stretched between Chevalier building and the site of “Re: Tai Kok Tsui”, completes the metaphor that members of the community are chatting under the canopies of the trees, sharing their daily experiences. Their stories are categorized under seven streets: Elm Street, Beech Street, Pine Street, Tit Shu Street, Oak Street, Ash Street, and Palm Street. There are two metal sculptures of trees: the gold tree corresponds to the tree in Hung Shing Temple, while the silver tree is the “tree of memory”.

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Public Art

This sequence is based on the exterior wall and awnings where the artworks are located. From right to left, the artwork on the side of Fuk Tsun Street portrays the former Tak Kok Tsui pier and reflects the area’s hardware business that was once prosperous.

Two metal tree sculptures – Tree of Memory and Tree of Hung Shing Temple are placed at the junction of two streets, as if the pair were witnessing the changes in Tai Kok Tsui. From left to right, the artwork that faces Beech street portrays the changing face of Tai Kok Tsui: from an industrial zone to an area with modern residential high-rises.

This sequence is based on the exterior wall and awnings where the artworks are located. From right to left, the artwork on the side of Fuk Tsun Street portrays the former Tak Kok Tsui pier and reflects the area’s hardware business that was once prosperous.

Two metal tree sculptures – Tree of Memory and Tree of Hung Shing Temple are placed at the junction of two streets, as if the pair were witnessing the changes in Tai Kok Tsui. From left to right, the artwork that faces Beech street portrays the changing face of Tai Kok Tsui: from an industrial zone to an area with modern residential high-rises.

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Literary Narrative

This sequence follows the actual layout of the streets.The narrative begins at night, telling the story of the hardware industry, past and present and depicting the work and life of the area. Each stakeholder offers a unique perspective, yet there is an underlying connection among their stories. The journey concludes at the Hung Shing Temple and its tree, to symbolize a wish for the future of the district.

This sequence follows the actual layout of the streets.The narrative begins at night, telling the story of the hardware industry, past and present and depicting the work and life of the area. Each stakeholder offers a unique perspective, yet there is an underlying connection among their stories. The journey concludes at the Hung Shing Temple and its tree, to symbolize a wish for the future of the district.

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Acknowledgement

Acknowledgement

Special thanks to the following stakeholders

Mr. Steven Leung, Mr. Woody Luk, Mr. Paul Ng, Operation Manger (Delegated Temples), Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, The Mong Kok Kai Fong Association Limited Chan Hing Social Service Centre, Sister Ling, Big Sister & Uncle Kwong, Aaronlaisiu, Chloe, domting, Jasmine, Itit, Magus, Monique, Nathan, Paul & Zoe, R&DK, Tam, Wai-wai & Ryan

Mr. Steven Leung, Mr. Woody Luk, Mr. Paul Ng, Operation Manger (Delegated Temples), Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, The Mong Kok Kai Fong Association Limited Chan Hing Social Service Centre, Sister Ling, Big Sister & Uncle Kwong, Aaronlaisiu, Chloe, domting, Jasmine, Itit, Magus, Monique, Nathan, Paul & Zoe, R&DK, Tam, Wai-wai & Ryan

"RE:Tai Kok Tsui' project sponsored by the 'Urban Renewal Heritage Preservation and District Revitalisation Funding Scheme' from the Urban Renewal Fund.

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© 2025 All rights reserved.

Display Period

2025/9 - 2026/7

Creative Team

Chan Sai-lok & Yu Kei-kei

Location

Exterior wall and awning of Chevalier Industrial Building (at the junction of Fuk Tsun Street and Beech Street)

Creative Team

Location

Display period

Chan Sai-lok & Yu Kei-kei

September 2025 – July 2026

Exterior wall and awning of Chevalier Industrial Building
(at the junction of Fuk Tsun Street and Beech Street)