Tattoo and fashion might seem worlds apart, but an incredible synergy does exist between the two, and their sparks will put the art of ink on the international map.
Embark on an inspirational voyage at K11. This summer, K11 Art Mall proudly presents Fashion Fusion: Tattoo x Threads, an exclusive exhibition ingeniously curated to explore the infinite possibilities between fashion and the art of tattoo. The interactive exhibition leads the audience to explore how tattoo blends into fashion and lifestyle, with pieces that encapsulate both vibes and intensity. The show is part of a series of exclusive activities celebrating the 10th anniversary of K11 which adds to the immersive experience that delves into tattoo’s relevance to fashion and daily life.
The exhibition is a crossover project between an extraordinary line-up of international tattoo artists and BA Fashion Design with Knitwear students from the prestigious Central Saint Martins, with a view to deciphering the art of tattoo in the language of fashion. Fluid lines of coloured ink become delicate threads in knitwear, symbolising the synergy between the two creative worlds.
During the exhibition period, K11 broadens the audience’s knowledge about this artistic genre, bringing the art of ink to the status of haute couture.
The atrium will become a public art space, where visitors are invited to join the art jamming sessions in the interactive zone to create their own Surprise Box glitter painting. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of K11, the K11 Art Mall proudly leads visitors to an experiential journey in an exclusive venue divided by six themed zones displaying multisensory, interactive pieces that offer an exciting way to explore the top ten encounters surrounding K11 Hong Kong!
K11《Fashion Fusion: Tattoo X Threads》Exhibition
Date: 12 July – 2 September 2018
Venue: K11
10 International Tattoo Artists & 9 Central Saint Martins Students
Walk into a special transparent device to experience the illusion of “wearing” the tattoo design.
Despite its rising popularity, tattoo is still rarely associated with fashion. Tattoo Threads is an experiment pushing the boundaries of fashion and blurring the division between pop culture and art. This talk-of-the-town exhibition unites 9 BA Fashion Design with Knitwear students from Central Saint Martins and 10 world-class tattoo maestros, namely Gabe Shum; local tattoo artist Akai Wong, Jun Ngai and Keno Lee; Lao Dao (Zhao Ben) from Beijing; Sajin from South Korea; Sousyu Hayashi from Japan; Bez from the UK, Marjung Lama (Maria) from Spain; and Davee Blows from Poland.
Taking these ten tattoo artists’ unique styles and subjects as inspiration, the young design mavericks boldly reinterpret the essence of tattoo from an avant-garde, contemporary perspective. The fascinating work by the tattoo artists also merges with different art forms, such as neon light installation, graphics, videos, and projections. The audience can also walk into a special transparent device to experience the illusion of “wearing” the tattoo design. Gothic literature, poetic graphics, cutting-edge images become dominant influences behind this one-of-the-kind combination of tattoo and fashion, bringing street culture to the realm of couture.
The illustrations by these ten tattoo artists will also become mural artwork that encapsulates the marriage and evolution of fashion and the art of tattoo – in a way that audience have never seen before. DIY tattoo art experience will be provided for general visitors to partake and create their own T-shirts and tote bags with the tattoo illustrations by the ten tattoo artists. In parallel, K11 Showcases will also present the stories behind each of these tattoo artists, including their views on the connection between fashion and tattoo.
Date: 12 July – 2 September 2018
Venue: chi K11 art space*, G/F and K11 Showcases (1-2/F)
*HK$30 per entry. Please download the K11 HK App and join Artist KLUB for a 50% discount.
Live Printing Tattoo Design DIY Tattoo Art Experience
Price: HK$ 235 /per item
An Artisanal Journey: Top 10 Experiences with K11 Hong Kong
For ten years, K11 has been tirelessly enthusiastic to fuse art and commerce into a unique shopping experience. As it celebrates the remarkable milestone, the 10-year-old shopping mall proudly presents An Artisanal Journey: Top 10 Experiences with K11 Hong Kong. This interactive exhibition showcases 10 iconic encounters at K11 Hong Kong, presented in 6 theme zones.
Date: 9 July – 2 September 2018
Venue: 3/F
LET’S GOLD. Snap, Sparkle & Celebrate
K11 10th Anniversary Interactive Game – Create your own Surprise Box
There is always a story behind every creation and every man. Flip open a K11 Surprise Box, and create your artwork using the canvas, a dash of fine glitter and your creativity – and bring out the artist within you!
K11 invites you to express your craftsmanship by turning a portrait into a glittering artwork – and surprise yourself with your craft and work!
What’s more, the Atrium is turned into a free-entry public art space for families to draw their tattoos using the provided colour pens.
Date: 12 July – 9 September
Time:
2:00pm – 9:00pm (Weekdays)
12:00pm – 10:00pm (Weekends and Public Holidays)
Venue: K11 Atrium, G/F
Price: HK$188 (20% off for KLUB 11 Gold Members, 10% off for KLUB11 Pre-members)
Those who purchase a K11 Surprise Box and fulfills any of the below criteria can receive a complimentary A5 canvas:
- 10-year-old children
- Those whose age is a multiple of 10
- Groups of 2–4: The sum or difference of their ages equals to 10
K11 Exclusive Pre-launch of Dr. Martens’ Classic 1460 Tattoo Collection
A "Tattoo Art Renaissance”
To celebrate tattoo culture, Dr. Martens handpicked three of the most relevant and exciting tattoo talents to design custom Doc’s with their own distinctive styles. From the UK, Chris Lambert, from the USA, Grez, and from Japan, OT. Each artist has made their mark on their own exclusive Dr. Martens 1460 boot. British tattooist Chris Lambert creates a subtle art through traditional Japanese totems with vibrant color blocks; New York tattoo artist Grez combines traditional American tiger designs and Street fashion; Tokyo tattoo artist OT uses ink elements to reshape the classic dragon totem. Three unique limited-edition will be sold exclusively at K11, allowing you to experience the tattoo art and street fashion, highlighting the unique personal style.
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