“Plasma Organism” explores the ambiguous boundary between coral and stone—where coral represents life cloaked as stone, and stone remains the eternal skeleton left behind. Reinterpreting Hong Kong’s fading neon heritage into intimate art, the project combines traditional lampworking with micro-electronics to seal noble gas into wearable, organic glass forms and electrically excite it into a glowing plasma. Through the interplay of luminous glass vessels and wearable pieces rich in stone-like textures, the work reveals a microscopic symbiotic ecosystem. Suspended between the rigid and the fragile, the inorganic and the organic, the still and the glowing, it captures the tranquil flow of deep-ocean life.
Jive Lau is a neon artist and researcher dedicated to studying and promoting Hong Kong’s traditional neon craftsmanship. After spending extensive time learning from veteran local masters, he also traveled to the United States to exchange knowledge with international neon organisations and practitioners. Through his creative practice, Lau elevates neon from a commercial signage medium into an expressive art form rich in cultural value.
He has collaborated with various local and international art institutions, museums, and cultural organisations to curate and participate in neon-focused exhibitions. With broad experience in curation and public education, Lau actively fosters public awareness of the craft and its cultural heritage through exhibitions, talks, and workshops.
Alongside his research and artistic practice, Lau collaborates with brands and commercial partners to design and fabricate custom neon signs and installations, ensuring the craft remains a vibrant, active element within the contemporary urban landscape.
11:00–15:00 (20/11)
11:00–20:00 (21–29/11)
11:00–15:00 (20/11)
11:00–20:00 (21–29/11)