HKTDC Design Gallery x STICKYLINE present: "Love HK" Exhibition

HONG KONG, Jun 11, 2025 - ( JCN Newswire ) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Design Gallery continues to champion original Hong Kong designs. The annual "Love HK" exhibition returns from 11 June to 6 July, in partnership with STICKYLINE, a prominent creative team in Hong Kong, and will debut their latest artwork, "The Carved Duo", at the Design Gallery Wan Chai shop, featuring large-scale artistic paper sculptures that capture the essence of a traditional dragon and phoenix grand hall.

Carved dragon and phoenix statues were iconic decorations in Hong Kong's banquet halls during the 1970s. STICKYLINE reimagines these symbols through contemporary geometric paper sculptures, incorporating pixel-like grid patterns into the Design Gallery's window. This artwork retains the auspicious meanings of the dragon and phoenix while refining their forms, exploring how cultural heritage can evolve within modern contexts.

STICKYLINE's co-founder Mic Leong said, "We are thrilled to collaborate with the HKTDC Design Gallery on the "Love HK" exhibition. In line with the theme, we have created paper sculptures inspired by the traditional dragon and phoenix grand halls found in old restaurants which were used to symbolise the city's economic boom and opulence. Although modern restaurants have phased out such designs, these motifs are resurfacing in unexpected ways, such as tattoo art, wedding backdrops, and avant-garde photography, reflecting younger generations' reinterpretation of tradition. Through this piece, we aim to revive the collective memories of old-school restaurants and showcase Hong Kong's unique charm."

In addition to the dragon and phoenix installation, the main entrance of the Design Gallery features a playful paper sculpture of the word "HEY". Soilworm Lai, Co-Founder, STICKYLINE, explained, "HEY" is a phonetic nod to the word ' (double happiness)'. We aspire to merge modern elements with the traditional dragon and phoenix theme, offering a friendly greeting to visitors."

Curated selection of Hong Kong-themed products

During the exhibition, the Design Gallery will feature a curated selection of Hong Kong-themed products, including AMAZING STUDIO Neon Light Hong Kong Metal Badge Pin, CAMEL Modern Hong Kong Culture Glass Vacuum Flask, IRON WORKSHOP Hong Kong Silk Scarf Map, and PLAYFUL SOCKS Dragon Phoenix Happiness Socks.

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Visitors can enjoy an additional 10% discount on purchases during the exhibition by taking photos of the exhibits and sharing these on social media, tagging @HKTDC Design Gallery.

Design Gallery Love HK x STICKYLINE - "The Carved Duo" Exhibition

Date 11 June - 6 July 2025
Venue HKTDC Design Gallery
G/F, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Opening hours Monday - Sunday & Public Holidays: 10:30am - 7:30pm
Enquiries 2584 4146 / 2584 4149
Website https://hkdesigngallery.hktdc.com/
Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/HKTDC.DesignGallery
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hktdc_designgallery

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The HKTDC Design Gallery annual "Love HK" exhibition returns from 11 June to 6 July, in partnership with STICKYLINE, a prominent creative team in Hong Kong, to debut their latest artwork, "The Carved Duo", at the Design Gallery Wan Chai shop, featuring large-scale artistic paper sculptures that capture the essence of traditional dragon and phoenix grand hall

STICKYLINE, founded in Hong Kong by creative designers Mic Leong (left) and Soilworm Lai (right), creates unique, large-scale polyhedral sculptures that showcase the complexity of creative engineering, mathematics and geometric structures

Curated selection of Hong Kong-themed products

AMAZING STUDIO
Neon Light Hong Kong Metal Badge Pin
Price: HK$78

CAMEL
Modern Hong Kong Culture Glass Vacuum Flask
Price: HK$439

IRON WORKSHOP
Hong Kong Silk Scarf Map
Price: HK$370

KONSEPT
Remote Control Block Hong Kong Tram
Price: HK$799

PLAYFUL SOCKS
Dragon Phoenix Happiness Socks
Price: HK$99

YI-MING
POLA Hong Kong Print Chinese Folding Fan
Price: HK$168

Website
HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en

Media enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email:serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org
Agnes Wat Tel: (852) 2584 4554 Email:agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org

About STICKYLINE
STICKYLINE, founded in Hong Kong in 2011 by creative designers Mic Leong and Soilworm Lai, creates unique, large-scale polyhedral sculptures that showcase the complexity of creative engineering, mathematics and geometric structures. They transform two-dimensional planes into three-dimensional forms through a process of deconstruction and reconstruction. They have collaborated with international brands including Herm's, Ralph Lauren, and Mercedes-Benz.

Discover more at: https://www.stickyline.hk

About HKTDC Design Gallery
Established in 1991, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's Design Gallery (DG) promotes Hong Kong's creativity innovation in design. With two physical outlets in Hong Kong and Taobao and JD International online stores, DG helps Hong Kong brands connect and collaborate with buyers to grow and expand in Mainland China and beyond. The DG online shop also provides suppliers with local online sales channels. DG's entry into the ASEAN market enables Hong Kong brands to connect with overseas consumers and buyers.

Discover more at: https://hkdesigngallery.hktdc.com/

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.