Inside Out: Public Arts & Well-being

Through practical workshops and a roundtable discussion, this project explores the relationship between public art and well-being.

Event Title: Inside Out: Public Arts & Well-being
Who: Dr Jacek Ludwig Scarso, CREATURE London Metropolitan University (UK), Sarah Carrington, The Line (UK), Lorna Powell, The Line (UK), Gordon Lo, Public Art Hong Kong (HK), Rebecca Chuang, Public Art Hong Kong (HK)
Theme: Connect
Genre: Practical workshops and roundtable discussion
Location: AIRSIDE 2/F Atrium, 6/F Garden, 27/F
Age group: 16+ 
Registration required: Yes

This project explores the specific link between public art and wellbeing through practical workshops and a roundtable discussion:

1. Designed by Dr Jacek Ludwig Scarso in collaboration with The Line Team, the open access public workshops focus on engaging with how it feels like to be near artworks outdoors, how these change our perception of the surrounding environment and, crucially, how their encounter informs our wellbeing for a more friendly and more inclusive experience of the city. Each session, lasting 90 minutes, allows participants to explore public artworks outdoors, engage in simple creative tasks, document and share their experience.
2. A roundtable event, moderated by Dr Jacek Ludwig Scarso and featuring representatives from The Line and Public Art Hong Kong, explores new ways of addressing the value of Public Art in relation to wellbeing. The roundtable is an opportunity to compare practices in London and Hong Kong and consider new strategies that could be developed as a result. The audience is welcome to contribute to the discussion, providing the perspective of the visitor in reflecting upon the challenges and potentials of such approaches.

#Simultaneous Interpretation (Cantonese and Mandarin) will be provided.