| "The Realm of Thing" by Ha Bik-chuen. This artwork was created in the 1970s, an important decade in Ha's artistic career. In 1975, he received the Urban Council Fine Arts Awards (Sculpture and Print) at the Contemporary Hong Kong Art Exhibition, a significant moment for him as it meant professional recognition in his area of expertise. Later, in 1978, art critic Nigel Cameron introduced Ha's works to the Norwegian International Print Biennale, where they proved to be hugely popular. A total of 71 of his prints were sold, and the copyrights of some were bought out. The financial support that came in the wake of the awards affirmed Ha's decision to make art his lifelong career. |
