SAD Kitchen – Oi! Guide: A Comfort Food Journey

Solo Exhibition at Oi!, Hong Kong, 1 Sep 2023 – 7 Jan 2024

In my recent project “SAD Kitchen: Oi! Guide – A Comfort Food Journey,” I utilized 3D printed objects, 3D scanning, animation, wall vinyl, printed matters and installation art to transform the Oi! Warehouse into a multi-sensory “kitchen.” This interactive space invites visitors to explore personal emotions and communal bonds through a site-specific game. Hidden psychological test questions were integrated into the 3D objects and animated features, encouraging self-reflection. Visitors received a personalized “Comfort Food Guide,” pointing them to local dishes in the North Point community. My art aims to use food—and digital media—as vehicles for social and cultural construction, connecting people, places, and stories.

Coordinator. Vanessa Lai

Coordinator in Korea. Hye Kyoung Kwon

Graphic Design & Art Direction. Heesun Seo, Chris Chan @ Studio Hik

Art Technician. Damon Lee, Ting Lap Tak, Tse Chun Sing, Xiao Wen Yan, Yip Kin Bon

Translation. Vanessa Lai, Mary Lee

Special Thanks. Jiho Fong, Studio MARY