Déjà Vu

'Chay Lay Gi'

‘Kowloon City’ is an absolute treasure chest for Hong Kong culture.

I was keen on photographing images based on elements of design, thought, and nostalgia. In ‘Chay Lay Gi’, I noticed the vendor used recycled cardboard for her labeling. Look at the distinct XL handwriting of the $ sign! Seems old-school with a twist.
Originally designed as a mini-scavenger hunt, these images can still be found today as if time did not pass! Have fun and learn a little Cantonese along the way. A special thank you to Hotel Stage for showcasing Déjà Vu at MUSE.
Walk good,
Monique Lai

Capturing classic fun treats — Daily life in Hong Kong. This unshakable feeling of the past, of seeing something once before is the essence of the Déjà Vu Collection. Take a close look at these details and observe how everything is meticulously neat, tidy and perfectly unnoticed. This is what I appreciate and want my viewers to see … the smallest of details make all the difference.

A bygone era; let’s hope not!

Request A Quote or Exhibition

Our Art Bridge programme invites artists in Hong Kong to showcase their works which are inspired by the dynamism and diversity of the city. We unveil to you our community artist exhibition by Monique Lai who makes an unflinching statement and deep dive into the beauty of Hong Kong. The photographs are a visual feast of the most traditional and yet bold culture of life aspects of the city.

Interactive Play: Design Your Own Wall

Mid-way during the exhibition, I featured four images on a magnetic wall. The objective: ‘Have Fun & Play’. 

Step into a Hong Kong treasure chest of nostalgia and familiar sights. Journey back in time to discover Déjà Vu!

EDITION OF 10
Framed Artwork & Prints

“With Art Bridge, we can unearth artists that showcase our culture – our first collaboration with Monique Lai and her distinctive photographic perspective clearly showcases an aspect of Hong Kong that is taken for granted every day.”

— Hotel Stage
I appreciate everyone who came to Jordan to visit the Hotel Stage exhibition. Especially those I did not get to meet ~ Thank You for writing beautiful, supportive messages in my book!

This was a fun, amazing showcase! A whirlwind … I feel so lucky to be featured at Muse. Even more wonderful was meeting the guests and learning so much on what people thought of this series. Special thanks to all who visited, to Kuchiichi cookies for their tasty treats, and to Gordon Cheung, for his elegant and modern framing.

1 Chi Wo Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Muse, Hotel Stage
Paul Tam, Digital Force
Gordon Cheung, Zetter Picture Framer
Sharon While, Installation Designer
Joe Wong, Graphic Designer
Alen Chen, Muse
Special Thanks
10 May – 30 June 2016
Dates
Eddie So, Kuchiichi Butter Cookies
Gift Sponsor
Hotel Stage
Zetter Picture Framer
Digital Force

昱蓉,能欣賞舊物是創新之始繼續努力。人生初偶初見却以曾相識。

“Love way that you have captured the lost disappearing way of Old Hong Kong, next step make it into a movie!”

Terry
A technician stands over a computer ensuring the equipment setup is working.
Muse Art & Books, Hotel Stage
Internal charity auction by Brunswick MerchantCantos: 100% donations to benefit IMPACT HK.

Impact HK is a charity organisation whose mission is to help the homeless. It feels good to gift the 1st Edition of Cha Yip Daan. Note the sign: “3 for 10HKD”. The price showcases the generosity of this vendor which I thought was incredibly kind, and fitting for The Kindness of Strangers theme.

Impact HK Charity

40 Local Artists !

Total Contribution: HK$62,550 !

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