May 5th, 2021 – August 25th, 2021
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May 5th, 2021 – August 25th, 2021
ZODIAC IN THE CITY, Paul Lecomte first exhibition, takes inspiration from traditional Chinese Zodiac animals. The French photographer’s interpretation is to humanize them across the city of Hong Kong. The photo series manipulates the human body while integrating animal heads. Each picture represents a Zodiac animal within a specific environment inspired from its own personality in a very aesthetic way. The realistic style melting with vibrant colors make some unique Hong Kong art pieces. Also keep the eye open to catch one of his little signatures that he hides in every picture! Chinese Zodiac History dates back from the Jade Emperor who wanted to select 12 animals to be his guards. He sent an immortal into the man’s world to spread the message that the first one to pass through the Heaven Gate will get the better rank in his court.
May 4th, 2021
French May VIP Preview
May 12th, 2021
Grand Opening
May 25th 2021 – August 25th, 2021
Public Opening
Paul arrived in Hong Kong 6 years ago. Initially video producer, he slowly turned his passion for photography and skills to present creative pictures with an original angle of the city. Paul wants to highlight some iconic locations of Hong Kong and reinterpret them in a unique way. The humanized animals from ZODIAC IN THE CITY collection got influenced by some of Paul’s favorite childhood comic books in the aesthetic and style of each each protagonist in the pictures.
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#1 MTRat
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#2 An Ox of a Year
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#3 Jumpin Tiger
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#4 Rabbit in Wonderland
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#5 Dragon Guard
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#6 Snake Island
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#7 Horse Valley
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#8 There is a Goat on the Roof
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#9 Monkey Kings
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#10 Early Bird
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#11 Gaming Dog
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
#12 Pigspiracy
Paul Lecomte, July 2021
French May
Category: Art Festival
As the bridge to promote French arts in Hong Kong, French May is committed to bringing joy and excitement through a diverse program of performances across communities and venues. In 2021 French May invites ZODIAC IN THE CITY to become the Art Festival’s associated project. The VIP Opening were honored to welcome Benoît ETIENNE, Consul for Culture, Education and Science, Andrew YUEN, French May Chairman, and Xavier Mahé General Manager of the Festival.
Ocean Recovery Alliance
Category: NGO
The Association is focused to reduce plastic pollution, both on land and water, by creating strategic solutions for governments, industry and communities. During ZODIAC IN THE CITY, Doug Woodring opened the event with a pitch raising awareness around the NGO Ocean mission and offered re-usable covid-19 masks.
Vintage Club
Category: F&B
The Vintage Wine Club is an international fine wine importer and distributor, bringing artisanal, family-owned and premium wine estates, and craft spirit producers from France to individuals’ doorstep. Antonin Pon, the founding partner sponsored the exhibition offering a selection or red, white and champagne.
Antonin Catering
Category: F&B
Bertrand Jubault, French Chief, is dedicated to offer quality catering services. Our event guests experienced delicious and generous European canapés.
Zeplinn
Category: Lighting supplier
Zeplinn provided Devon lighting fixture to frame Paul Lecomte artworks. The supplier supported Baseline Art Gallery to set the event atmosphere taking into consideration sustainability and guest’s wellbeing.
