E-Feature October 2013 |
(October 2013) It gives us great pleasure to inform you about another milestone of our Association: Hong Kong's first "Inclusive Arts" stamps with Braille by ADA artists released by Hongkong Post on 15 October. The set of four stamps features the artworks of four artists with disabilities of ADA, presenting the spirit of interaction, support and integration. These Special Stamps will also deliver the message of "inclusive arts" to all corners of the world.
The four artworks on the stamps include: "Thanksgiving" by CHAN Tung Mui, "Always by Your Side" by CHENG Kai Man, "The Vitality of Hong Kong" by KO Nam and "How Are You" by LIU Tung Mui.
The four artworks on the stamps include: "Thanksgiving" by CHAN Tung Mui, "Always by Your Side" by CHENG Kai Man, "The Vitality of Hong Kong" by KO Nam and "How Are You" by LIU Tung Mui.
$1.70 "Thanksgiving" – CHAN Tung Mui
CHAN Tung Mui has learned to paint with her feet and participated in a variety of local and overseas exhibitions. As an awardee of The Outstanding Disabled Persons Award in 2004, she has often been invited by different organisations to demonstrate painting techniques, educating young people about the importance of dogged determination to succeed. The stamp depicts her art piece "Thanksgiving", showing her gratitude towards people's love and mutual support.
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$2.90 "Always by Your Side" – CHENG Kai Man
CHENG Kai Man has won a number of awards in different photo competitions and actively participated in numerous exhibitions with a view to bringing photography to the public eye. The stamp illustrates his snapshot "Always by Your Side" with two birds personified as humans, conveying the message: no matter how big the sky is and what has become of the world, I will always be there with you.
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$3.70 "The Vitality of Hong Kong" – KO Nam
KO NamKO Nam is skilled at painting landscapes and sceneries, and develops his unique brushwork in his silent world. He has received numerous accolades in local and overseas art competitions and exhibitions. The stamp features his painting "The Vitality of Hong Kong", demonstrating his hopes and aspirations for the promising future of Hong Kong: truth, goodness and beauty can bring comfort to the soul and encourage people to exert themselves in a hectic world.
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$5 "How Are You" – LIU Tung Mui
LIU Tung Mui has worked with unswerving determination on many paintings filled with vitality and energy. She was presented with the Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award in 2005 and the Medal of Honour (M.H.) in 2007 by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for her exemplary efforts in inclusive arts and her impressive contribution to charity activities. The stamp shows her work entitled "How Are You", revealing that friendship can also be conveyed through dancing and group activities in addition to words and illustrations.
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Stories behind the stamp
To synergize the issuance of this Special Stamps, ADA's Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Project, "Open Studio – Reading our community with arts" on 2 November has invited Kevin Cheng to share his photography stories. Representatives from China Philatelic Association will also share about stamp collection. (Details available in Chinese only)
Stamp products include mint stamps, stamp sheets, souvenir sheet, presentation pack and postage prepaid picture cards. It is available from now to 14 January 2014. Don't miss the chance to collect this set of Special Stamps of "Inclusive Arts".
Stamp products include mint stamps, stamp sheets, souvenir sheet, presentation pack and postage prepaid picture cards. It is available from now to 14 January 2014. Don't miss the chance to collect this set of Special Stamps of "Inclusive Arts".
Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong | |
Address: | 4/F, Causeway Bay Community Centre, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong |
Tel: | (852)2855 9548 |
Fax: | (852)2872 5246 |
Email: | ada@adahk.org.hk |
Website: | http://www.adahk.org.hk |