Lo Lai Lai Natalie
A Continuous Colouring Game
Hong Kong ｜2018｜Colour｜4’26””｜
Cantonese, Chinese and English Subtitles
The video work "A Continuous Coloring Game" looks at the complicated growth environment for species. In the aerial view of Nam Sang Wai, Yeun Long, Hong Kong had undergone a fire and regenerated afterward, revealing the possibility of reconstructing various things from the wreckage. In contrast to the affectionate exchange between the vegetable sprouts and the planter in the video, the subdued tone of the voice-over serves as a reminder that the admiration for this beauty may simply reflect a romanticized perception of the product.
Artist Bio
Lo Lai Lai Natalie, born in Hong Kong, holds a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and is currently a PhD candidate at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong. Her tentative thesis title is "The Salvation of Nature: Artist Farming/Farming Artist in Hong Kong from 1980s to 2020s". Interested in food, farming, and plant intelligence, she uses photography, video, and installation in her practice. Her works are in the collections of Dr. Uli Sigg and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Notable accolades include FORMAT25 Open Call Exhibiting Artist in Derby (UK)and the Gold Award (Media Art Category) at the 26th ifva Award(HK) in 2021.