THE GREAT MIGRATION

Opening Reception: 2nd Dec 2010 | 6.30 - 8.30pm
Duration: 2nd Dec 2010 - 13th Jan 2011
Venue: MobArt @ Brunch Club, First Floor, 13 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Gallery opening hours: 9.00am – 10.30pm everyday
RSVP: rsvp@mobartgallery.com
A group exhibition by Diana Howorth, Sue Lai and Bonnie Mak
Category: print, Chinese ink painting, sculpture

MobArt is proud to present <The Great Migration> - a group exhibition by Diana Howorth, Sue Lai and Bonnie Mak, showing a series of artworks with animals as the theme. Various art mediums will be showcased in this exhibition ranging from Chinese ink painting to etching and sculpture.

As the world’s pollution levels rise by the day, the threat of extinction to many species of animal becomes an increasingly urgent issue. In using an animal theme for this exhibition MobArt hopes to bring the tragedy of this disappearing world to the forefront of our consciousness. While Diana, Sue and Bonnie were raised in as diverse places as England and Hong Kong, they all share a lifelong love for animals which they express through their art.

Diana’s print-making uses intricate details and fine lines to express the texture of the animals’ skins. Sue’s traditional Chinese ink works are expressive and show a real sense of humour. The contrast of light and dark, black and white in both Diana and Sue’s works brings out the vivid expressions of the animals.

Bonnie’s rabbit symbolises a care-free, happy childhood. Her rabbit sculptures may at first appear innocent but once you pick them up, you will find that each rabbit has a different weight, which expresses the “burden” each rabbit has. This has a parallel in society today; even though we may look happy on the surface the pace and speed of everyday life inevitably puts many pressures upon us.

MobArt invites all of you to visit the animal world of our three artists in the hope that through this exhibition you may have a greater appreciation and understanding of Planet Earth and the disappearing animal world around us.

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  • Diana Howorth, African Wild Boar, Edition 1 of 6, 2010, Drypoint on paper, 27.9 x 17.8 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Ants, Edition 1 of 6, 2009, Hard ground aquatint on paper, 30.5 x 7.6 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Bending Down to Drink, Edition 1 of 10, 2009, Hard ground aquatint on paper, 27.9 x 20.3 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Camel, Edition 1 of 10, 2009, Drypoint aquatint on paper, 17.8 x 10.2 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Elephant Eye, Edition 1 of 10, 2009, Hard ground aquatint on paper, 27.9 x 17.8 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Giraffe, Edition 1 of 6, 2009, Soft ground aquatint on paper, 33.0 x 38.1 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Grevy Zebra, Edition 1 of 10, 2010, Hard ground aquatint on paper, 27.9 x 15.2 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Hare, Edition 1 of 6, 2008, Drypoint aquatint on paper, 15.2 x 15.2 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Highland Cow, Edition 1 of 6, 2009, Soft ground aquatint on paper, 7.6 x 7.6 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Ladybird, Edition 1 of 6, 2010, Hard ground aquatint on paper, 7.6 x 7.6 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Lion’s Paws, Edition 1 of 10, 2010, Hard ground aquatint on paper, 17.8 x 11.4 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Matterhorn Goat, Edition 1 of 6, 2009, Hard ground aquatint on paper, 27.9 x 20.3 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Ostrich, Edition 1 of 10, 2009, Hard ground aquatint on paper, 17.8 x 10.2 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Ostriches Running, Edition 1 of 10, 2009, Soft ground aquatint on paper, 25.4 x 10.2 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Sleeping Panda, Edition 1 of 10, 2010, Hard ground aquatint on paper, 15.2 x 15.2 cm
  • Diana Howorth, Toad in Weed, Edition 1 of 6, 2008, Soft ground aquatint on paper, 17.8 x 10.2 cm
  • Diana Howorth, White Park, Edition 1 of 6, 2010, Hard ground aquatint on paper, 22.9 x 22.9 cm
  • Sue Lai, Polar bear, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 33.0 x 96.5 cm
  • Sue Lai, I like the sun, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 81.2 x 33.7 cm
  • Sue Lai, “Hi~”, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 12.5 x 20.2 cm
  • Sue Lai, Blue, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 11.0 x 20.6 cm
  • Sue Lai, I am the smallest, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 24.0 x 54.3 cm
  • Sue Lai, Yes, I am, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 24.8 x 54.1 cm, HK$4,500
  • Sue Lai, Penguin I, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 23.9 x 54.3 cm
  • Sue Lai, Penguin II, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 23.8 x 54.5 cm
  • Sue Lai, Are you ready?, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 54.7 x 23.3 cm
  • Sue Lai, Arctic Fox, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 40.6 x 37.2 cm
  • Sue Lai, Arctic Hare I, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 24.5 x 24.0 cm
  • Sue Lai, Arctic Hare II, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 24.0 x 24.0 cm
  • Sue Lai, Have a nice day, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 32.5 x 22.0 cm
  • Sue Lai, Killer whale, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 44.6 x 44.8 cm
  • Sue Lai, Here he comes, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 40.8 x 32.3 cm
  • Sue Lai, What are you looking for?, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 22.5 x 26.5 cm
  • Sue Lai, Untitled, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 19.3 x 30.3 cm
  • Sue Lai, Oh yeah!, 2010, Chinese ink on paper, 21.5 x 17.3 cm
  • Bonnie Mak, Concealing, Edition of 20, 2009, Polyresin, 35.0 cm height