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What is revealed on the Walls?
 

collector: Emily
 

Sheung Wan has always been well-known for its artistry.

When you walk along the Hollywood Road, various shops with unique wall designs will catch your eyes.


 

Coffee shop with white bricks’ puzzles wall was the symbolic image of Sheung Wan as many foreigners like having a cup of coffee and a leisure moment chatting with their buddies during weekends.

Around the corner of the street, we saw someone scribbling and spraying on the walls. Graffiti was bended in Hong Kong, isn’t it? Upon asking, we know that it was the HKwalls festival (2015) that many graffiti artists were invited to decorate the donated walls. It “creates opportunities for local and international artists to bring their talents to the streets by transforming large exterior walls into original works of art.” (“HKwalls”,2014-2015) If you are graffiti-lovers, you should definitely come and appreciate the art works!


 

On one of the wall, a herding dog was staring at the detached eyeball, behind it was a piece of red color, representing the bloody scene.

Flower shop with wall coated in celery color also represents the fresh and delightful life here. Since the air here is fresher and the people walk slower than those who lived in the concrete jungle as if they advocate downshifting.


 

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Here are some photos of painted walls in Sheung Wan.

Can you get the story behind each art work?
 

 

Beside this vivid wall painting was another four adorable cartoon characters dressing trendily and enjoying rock-and-roll music. These art works not only show the talents of the artist but representing the core culture and lifestyle of nowadays Sheung Wan. Here you can find exotic cultures, both the art form like graffiti and the style like rock-and-rolls and downshifting. Unlike other districts, Sheung Wan homes many foreigners, who are believed to be more appreciative towards art than local people, so it has always been a breeding ground of creativity and art.

 

 

 

Next time, when you are asked what the main features of Sheung Wan is, your answer could be found on each wall painting or decoration, where the history and lifestyle are revealed.  



 

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