A solo exhibition of Helen Pun, titled “Unleashed” will be held at Neuberg Arts (Flat A, 8/F, Hoi Bun Industrial Building, 8 Wing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong) from November 26 to December 16, 2016 (10am to 6pm from Monday to Friday; by appointment only on Saturdays). “Unleashed” is a series of sculptures, inspired by the button knot used in Chinese qipao and cheongsam. This exhibition is a crossover with “Cheongsam Connect”, a group of cheongsam supporters and advocates, whom Helen sought advice from for the creation of this series of artwork. Each sculpture is inspired by a specific button knot style and is created with a special meaning and a blessing to the viewers. Some vintage and contemporary cheongsam will be exhibited as well. Captivated by the elegance of cheongsam, Helen has reached out to understand the craftsmanship involved in the making of button knots. The subtlety of the aesthetics it carries and the auspicious meaning goes beyond the functional use of a button knot. Its artistic conception is most sensational and characteristic of the wearer of the button knot, especially on cheongsam. What amazes Helen is no matter in what form the button knot take, it comes from the twist of a single line. Helen sees the connection to brush strokes used in Chinese calligraphy, the vigor of style in writing resonates well with the coiling of a single thread in a knot. The energy a simple stroke can potentially conjure is the marvel in Chinese philosophy.

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Time: Mon –Fri (10am – 6pm); Sat (by appointment only)