Arts for Good Foundation Newsletter - April 2024
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Reframing Creativity For Social Innovation in Education With Professor Edward P. Clapp,
Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Welcome to the April 2024 newsletter of the Arts for Good Foundation. In a recent sociology research finding shared by SCMP on April 9th, it was revealed that nearly 80% of Hong Kong secondary students are uncertain about their future. The study also highlighted the detrimental effects of lacking a sense of self-identity, which can lead to disorganised and unmotivated lives, a way of living commonly referred to as "lying flat." One-fifth of the surveyed teenagers were found to express this "lying flat" attitude.
This academic research supports Arts for Good's long-standing observations on the deep-rooted social problems facing Hong Kong. Our mission is to foster a sustainable and positive change within our current education system by embracing the transformative power of poetry, stories, and art. We embark with young people on a shared journey to dream big, helping them to discover their personal and shared identities and to find deeper meaning and purpose in their lives. We engage them in meaningful making and reflection processes to embrace diversity and the changing nature of life and society, armed with unique perspectives facilitated by the arts.
Also this month, I was honoured to be part of the Reframing Creativity for Social Innovation in Education training session led by Professor Edward Clapp from Project Zero of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. As a keen researcher, learner, and applier of Project Zero's theories for over a decade, I strongly believe in the power of participatory creativity as a social act. My dedication to applying their theories, coupled with my longstanding consideration of and reflection on the social and cultural aspects of applying these approaches in Hong Kong, has led Arts for Good Foundation to focus primarily on creativity in a local context based on local stories and to advocate for DEIB (diversity, equity, Inclusion and belonging) in the learning process and in education in general in Hong Kong.
Best regards,
Change Maker
Arts & Sustainability
Arts & DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging)
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The End of "Daughter of the Canton Delta"
We are delighted to conclude the exhibition of "Daughters of the Canton Delta" at The University of Chicago Hong Kong Campus. We are pleased to have welcomed over 547 visitors to the exhibition and to have shared this unique story and the connection between Hong Kong and the wider region through the life story of Mah Tse, also known as self-combed women.
We are also thrilled to announce that that Chen Jialu's short film "A Day of Gupouk 2023," showcased in the exhibition, had its European premiere at the Asian Movie Night in Amsterdam in March 2024.
As one of the key components of the Story of Hong Kong series of Arts for Good, "Daughters of the Canton Delta" speaks of our commitment to interpreting the diversity of life experiences and choices and of their deeper meanings to Hong Kong society. Our journey towards advocating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is greatly enriched by the diverse perspectives that arise from the life experiences of each individual who calls Hong Kong home. We value these perspectives deeply and strive to continuously reinterpret their significance and the connections they represent between Hong Kong and the wider world.
Supporting young artists is a fundamental pillar of our six social impact offerings. We remain committed to supporting young artists whose values and artistic visions align with ours. Through reframing creativity for social impact in education, we aim to bring forth more meaningful social impact projects for Hong Kong.
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Documentary Making: Retelling of The Cenotaph 2024
The Cenotaph, a war memorial constructed in 1923, stands between Statue Square and the City Hall in Central, Hong Kong. It serves as a poignant tribute to those who lost their lives serving in the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force during the two world wars. Made of stone, it is a near-perfect replica of the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, UK, originally designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and unveiled in 1920. The Cenotaph is officially recognized as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance (Sources: Wikipedia - The Cenotaph, Hong Kong).
Over the past century, The Cenotaph has evolved in meanings alongside the changes in Hong Kong. In an upcoming project in May, we will guide three groups of 15 young individuals from the Chinese International School to share three distinct stories connected to the Cenotaph, each from a unique perspective and visual lens. The objective of this documentary-making process is to delve into the situated knowledge of shared history of Hong Kong and the world, reflect upon the shifting global landscape and explore transformations that have taken place within Hong Kong itself. Through this potent visual medium, we aim to foster personal connections, encourage profound contemplation, and ignite the power of imagination.
By engaging in this creative process, we continue to inspire young people with historical perspectives in local and global contexts. We strive to reinterpret and embrace change, allowing for a deeper personal connection and emotional response to the nature of change. Furthermore, we encourage envisioning a future filled with positive and transformative possibilities.
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Newsletter Translator Credit: David Zhou, CUHK; EMAIL: utsuhozkw@gmail.com
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Past Newsletters
March 2024, February 2024, January 2024, December 2023, November 2023, October 2023, September 2023, August 2023, June 2023, May 2023, April 2023, March 2023
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Arts for Good Foundation 2024年4月通訊
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哈佛大學教育研究生院 Project Zero Edward P. Clapp教授「重塑教育社會創新創造力」培訓
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歡迎閱覽Arts for Good Foundation本年度四月份的通訊。本月4月9日，南華早報報導了一項最新的社會研究報告，發現接近八成的香港中學生對未來前景感到迷茫。該研究還强調缺乏自我認同感的不利影響，例如導致欠缺生活條理及推動力，也就是俗稱「躺平」的厭世生活態度。而接受訪問的青少年中，有五分之一已呈現「躺平」的態度。
Arts for Good多年來持續觀察香港種種深層次的社會問題，我們樂見該研究結果與本機構的使命所歸不謀而合。我們致力於以詩歌、故事、藝術的變革力量，在當前可行的教育制度下為社會帶來正面持續的改變，充分啟發並鼓舞年輕人發揮潛能。我們與年青一代並肩踏上追夢旅途，助其探索自身和共同身分，發掘生活和生命更深層的意義和目標。我們陪伴青年人參與有意義的創作和反思之路，用藝術賦予的獨特視角，擁抱社會和人生的多元與萬變。
另一方面，我也很榮幸能與參與由哈佛大學教育研究生院Project Zero的Edward Clapp教授主持的有關「重塑教育社會創新創造力」培訓。十多年來,我熱衷於研究、學習和應用他們的教育理論，亦堅信參與式創造力作為社會行為的力量。我們致力於深度應用他們的教育理論，加上長期以來對在香港應用該理論的社會和文化等各種因素的考慮和反思，將Arts for Good聚焦於本地背景和地方故事的創造力，並努力在學習過程中和教育體系裡持續倡導DEIB(多元、公平、共融和歸屬感)的共同願景。
祝好
Amanda H Sun
創變社創家
藝術文化及可持續發展
藝術文化及多元、公平、共融和歸屬感
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「珠三角女兒記 - 媽姐」系列圓滿結束
我們很高興為芝加哥大學香港校園舉辦的「珠三角女兒記 – 媽姐」展覽畫上圓滿句號。我們共迎接超過547名參觀者，透過交流媽姐（又稱「自梳女」）的生活事蹟，一同見證這個獨特故事以及香港與更廣泛地區之間的歷史淵源。
另一方面，我們也恭賀藝術家陳嘉璐監製的短篇電影《姑婆屋的一天 2023》繼本次展覽之後，於2024年3月在阿姆斯特丹舉行的「亞洲電影之夜」贏得再放映的機會！
作為Arts for Good「香港故事系列」的關鍵單元，「珠三角女兒記 – 媽姐」充分印證了我們致力詮釋多元的人生經歷和人生選擇，以及它們對香港社會的深層意義。我們在推廣多元、平等、共融和歸屬感（DEIB）的路上，絕對少不了每一個以香港為家的人分享的人生經歷所帶來的多元觀點視角。我們重視多元觀點視角，致力不斷重新詮釋其意義以及香港與世界連結。
Arts for Good設有六大社會影響力行動方案，而支持青年藝術家正是其中的重要一環。我們決意支持在價值觀和藝術願景上與我們有共同點的年輕藝術家，並藉著重塑創意在教育中可發揮的社會影響力，為香港的青年帶來更多富有意義的社會影響項目。
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學生紀錄片製作：和平紀念碑新意義2024
和平紀念碑於1923年興建完工，至今仍聳立在皇后像廣場和香港大會堂之間。它紀念在兩次世界大戰期間，無數服役於皇家海軍、陸軍和空軍，為保衛香港而英勇犧牲的靈魂。它於1920年正式揭幕，其石質結構幾乎完全仿照由埃德溫·魯琴斯爵士設計英國倫敦白廳的和平紀念碑。根據《古物及古蹟條例》，和平紀念碑名列法定古蹟列表之內。 （資料來源：維基百科 – 和平紀念碑條目）。
百年來，和平紀念碑的意義隨著香港變遷而改變。在5月即將推出的項目中，我們將帶領漢基國際學校的15位15-16歲學生，分成三組，用三個不同的獨特的視角和鏡頭，訴說三個獨特的故事。這次紀錄片的製作目標在於啟發青年人深入了解香港的歷史脈絡，探索屬於香港於世界的一段共同歷史以及深度含義，亦藉此反思變遷以及改變的意義，以及香港在變化中的角色。我們運用視覺媒介的效能，促進年輕人與歷史和周圍的環境建立深度聯繫，鼓勵深度思考，燃亮想像的無窮火光。
我們把學習過程和體驗融入每次創意創造之旅，培育年青人同時放眼本土和國際的歷史視野。我們重塑改變的意義，積極接納改變的可能，從而深化人與人彼此的聯繫，帶動更多人抱著熱忱，擁抱改變，創造更多積極視角，一起展望更多可能性的未來。
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通訊翻譯: 周嘉偉, 香港中文大學翻譯系; 電郵：utsuhozkw@gmail.com
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