Karin Weber Gallery is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking exhibition centered on film and the history of cinema. Cinema and filmmaking are integral to Hong Kong's visual culture, embodying its rich history and diverse narratives while showcasing the city's vibrant creativity and artistic spirit. This exhibition marks the first collaboration with three exceptional local artists, each bringing a unique perspective. ‘Cinema Reimagined: A Journey Through Celluloid Dreams’ is distinguished by the artists' access to a rare collection of vintage cinema equipment in Hong Kong, which serves as a profound source of inspiration for their innovative artworks.

WONG Wo Bik (ACC 1993), a pioneering female photographer from Hong Kong, reflected on her experiences as a movie projectionist at Columbus College of Art & Design and as a part-time film editor after graduating from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, both in the USA. The new body of works are heavily influenced by Last Year at Marienbad (1961) by Alain Resnais, a film she watched decades ago that strongly shaped her artistic journey. The rise of artificial intelligence has made filmmaking, once considered exclusive and out of reach, significantly more accessible to many. Wong uses AI to craft her poetic interpretation of the film and blends traditional artistic sensibilities with cutting-edge technology, creating a unique dialogue between the past and the present. Her work invites viewers to explore the intersections of memory, identity, and the evolving nature of storytelling in the digital age.