Wyndham Social gladly presents Pixelated Chronicles: Tales of Hong Kong Outlying Islands in collaboration with Project: As If___.
The term "pixel" originates from the combination of "pix" (pictures) and "el(ement)" and is used to describe the smallest unit in a digital image. Much like urban planning, every spatial moment can be seen as colors and fragments of the city; up close, it appears mottled, while from afar, it reveals infinite possibilities for extension and interpretation. Further layer with the dimension of time, the information compressed in each space silently records the trajectory of our urban development and scripts future possibilities.
This exhibition starts with the hidden stories of Hong Kong’s islands, drawing on Aldo Rossi’s framework of urban studies and Brian McGrath’s concept of “islands as urban artifacts” to seek exploration in lands away from the gaps of the city. It discusses how islands, as city pixels, challenge traditional development concepts, awaken memories forgotten by time, and inspire reflection on how the city should be shaped by everyone who cherishes this land.
