HK X WUHAN COLLABORATIVE WORKS - CITY CURSIVE
Led By
Benny Au
As cities evolve, how should one continue their narrative and metamorphosis within shifting grounds? In this project, Hong Kong designer Benny Au, three multidisciplinary Wuhan designers and a Hong Kong designer collaborate to transform photographs of the city into works that evoke a sense of community and resilience as people embrace the uncertainties of an ever-changing world.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, countries adopted harsh measures that restricted travel, personal relationships and cultural exchanges. As the economy came to a standstill, people began to value health over work, and reinvented ways of playing and learning. As they learned more about their immediate environment and how to maximise resources, building resilience was the only solution.
Benny’s new work “City Cursive” inspired Wuhan designers to rediscover their relationships with the city. Tracing the outlines of his photos and capturing the fine detail inspired them to begin a visual dialogue with their home town as they examined their daily lives and memories. Through this collaboration, Benny hopes to spark new ideas, and show fellow artists and designers their city through new eyes.
Benny Au
Benny Au is the Design Director of Amazing Angle Design. His most notable creations include the Amazing Twins in the id-nineties, which premiered in Japan. He also worked with Sony to develop products and cooperated with Dentsu to produce a nationwide advertising campaign for Hitachi. Benny has an unwavering focus on graphic design and exhibition curation. His designs reflect his unusual perspective and approach to visual arts, particularly in his choice of materials and print execution. In 2003, he founded miniminigallery, which invites creative units worldwide to join in creative sharing and exhibitions. In 2022, Benny joined the D&AD Awards as their jury president for graphic design. His works are widely collected by museums and galleries all over the world. Benny is currently a member of the Tokyo Type Guidance Association, Japan Graphic Designers Association, Hong Kong Designers Association and Shenzhen Graphic Design Association.
