Dr. Hung Keung

Dr. Hung’s creative practice involves working and researching across a range of media, including interactive performance, moving images, photography, experimental ink painting, installation and writing, etc. Alongside his individual practice and research he also leads a research lab ‘ imhk lab’ which focuses on new media art and design practice in research relation to Chinese philosophy and interactivity, which began in 2005. His earlier creative research projects focus on exploring human limitations. Through interactive and moving digital images, the artist ventures into extending these limitations with the use of digital media technology.In his latest creative research projects, he further re-appropriates and enquires on the intricate relationships among Chinese philosophy of Dao, the concept of ‘Yellow Box’, viewers and digital moving images. On the academic front, he has always been interested in applying innovative concepts on learning & teaching as well as academic researches.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Cultural Study, Chinese Art & Philosophy, Zurich University of the Arts, (ZHDK) Zurich (Switzerland) & University of Plymouth (UK) (2014)
Masters (M.A) in Film and Video. Cinematography and Film/ Video Production, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, UK (1997)
BA (Hons) The Department of Fine Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (1995)

Awards
Excellence Award (Digital Media) at the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) Global Design Awards (2018)
Award for Best Artist (Media Arts) Hong Kong Arts Development Awards (2011)
Secretary for Home Affairs Commendation Scheme Award (2011)
Achievement Award: Hong Kong Contemporary Art Biennial Awards (2010)