Hong Kong Arts Center, Wan Chai｜IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND THE SON

Description

During my time at a Catholic primary school, I grappled with profound questions about biblical narratives. Why does God, as a father, require His Son’s blood to atone for human sin? What if Jesus had refused to be the Lamb of God? How can we understand their relationship as Father and Son beyond merely divine and sacrificial roles? Even in today’s contemporary era, the complexities and tensions in father-son relationships, as well as those between colonies and their countries, persist—often amplified by heavy expectations and inherent power dynamics. This exhibition invites viewers to explore the intricate bond between fathers and sons through a reflective lens, intertwining Catholic imagery with personal narrative, as well as photography with painting. Through this interplay, I hope to evoke introspection and foster a deeper understanding of these enduring connections.

Bio

SiuFa Yu is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at RMIT University/HKAS. Over the past two years, a tragic family experience has prompted Yu to explore the deeper meanings of home and family through her family’s old photographs. She has realized that emotional disconnections can often be more profound than the physical distance that separates us. Her work delves inato the psychological landscape of her family history, illuminating the intricate connections between personal narratives and collective memory. Through her diverse use of materials, Yu captures the complexities of individual emotions within a broader social context, encouraging reflection on the ties that bind us to our roots