Hong Kong Students’ Art Exhibited in Space through EdUHK and Xu Bing Space Art Education Programme
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) has partnered with world-renowned artist and EdUHK Visiting Professor Xu Bing and his studio to launch the ‘Where Sky and Earth Meet’ Space Art Education Programme. Earlier this year, six student-created digital artworks were transmitted to the ‘SCA-2’ art satellite, showcasing Hong Kong students’ imagination in space for the first time. A recognition ceremony was held on 21 March at EdUHK’s West Kowloon Centre (Museum Drive), alongside a public exhibition of 20 outstanding and shortlisted works.
Officiated by Mr Ng Chi-wo, Assistant Director (Heritage and Museums) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, together with EdUHK President Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, the ceremony celebrated the achievements of participating students. Over the past year, the project has drawn nearly 200 secondary school students from 38 schools and another 200 EdUHK students to a series of masterclasses and workshops. The initiative encouraged young people to push boundaries, adopt a ‘space perspective’ in re‑examining Earth, and explore fresh intersections between art, science and education.
Professor Xu Bing praised the way Hong Kong students weaved Chinese cultural traditions into their artistic expression. “The success of this programme lies in taking art into space, and in giving the younger generation a chance to look back at Earth from above and explore limitless possibilities across art, science and philosophy,” he remarked. “Space art places all creators on an equal footing, reminding us that the essence of art is about perception of the world and self-reflection. That is the value we hope to pass on to students.”
“This programme has taught students to use innovative tools, artistic languages and expressions to create their own works,” said Mr Ng Chi-wo. “What impressed me the most was that it encouraged students to reflect on philosophical questions, putting their understanding and knowledge into artistic creations and cultivating a truly cross-disciplinary way of thinking. The Department will continue to support and organise a variety of education programmes to deepen public understanding and interest in the integration of science and art.”
In his address, Professor Lee thanked the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Xu Bing Studio and the participating teachers and students for their support. He said, “EdUHK is proud to be the first university in Hong Kong to join the Xu Bing Art Satellite Creative Residency Project: a milestone in our pursuit of educational innovation and interdisciplinary development. As the saying goes, ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’ At a time when technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data bring both challenges and opportunities, I hope this initiative will inspire future educators and drive new approaches to cross-disciplinary learning.”
Professor Hung Keung of the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts explained the rigour and detail of the selection process, with judges assessing how works leveraged the satellite’s unique qualities, aligned with the space theme, and integrated artistic and technological elements. Shortlisted works were refined through feedback from Xu Bing Studio, underscoring the project’s professional standards.
The event also featured a dialogue between Professor Xu and student creators, moderated by Professor Hung. Student representatives, Chan Wai-lok of SPHRC Kung Yik She Secondary School and Cheung Yi-lam of EdUHK BA (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and BEd (Honours) (Visual Arts) shared their creative visions and engaged with Xu on themes such as ‘Cosmos and Humanity’ and ‘Art and Technology’.
The exhibition ‘Where Sky and Earth Meet’ showcases 20 student works across six creative categories, from AI-driven imagination and digital storytelling to game design, animation, and moving image creation. In addition to the six works already uploaded to the satellite, other shortlisted pieces may also be exhibited in space in the future.
Appendix: Participating Schools List
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