All posts tagged: Blue Lotus Gallery

Ulana Switucha

Torii /Blue Lotus Gallery /Hong Kong /Nov 15 – Dec 14, 2025 / The new body of work by Hong Kong-based Canadian photographer Ulana Switucha, presented at Blue Lotus Gallery in Sheung Wan, is like a very slow-paced meditation that constantly returns to the same shape, showing how many different forms and angles it can take. The shape in question is the torii, the mystical Japanese gate that marks the entrance to sacred spaces – whether built structures such as temples and shrines or parts of a natural landscape that have been turned into divine spots, because of either something unusual about them or the legends attached to them. They have been a fixture of Japanese religious practice for more than a thousand years and, with their delicate yet imposing presence, they announce that from that point onwards, one enters the realm of the kami, the Japanese Shinto gods – although a level of syncretism means that some Buddhist temples, too, are graced by toriis a short distance from the main entrance. They are a …

Ulana Switucha at Blue Lotus Gallery

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Ulana Switucha /Torii /Nov 15 – Dec 14, 2025 /Solo exhibition and book launch /Opening: Thursday, Nov 13, 6pm – 8pm / Blue Lotus Gallery G/F, 28 Pound LaneSheung Wan, Hong Kong +852 5590 3229 Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm bluelotus–gallery.com Blue Lotus Gallery presents Torii, a new photobook and exhibition by Ulana Switucha. Hong Kong–based Canadian photographer Ulana Switucha spent ten years journeying through Japan’s quiet, lesser-travelled landscapes, photographing its most iconic and sacred gateways. First appearing in Japan around the 10th century, torii evolved from simple wooden structures into the iconic forms seen across the country today. They mark the transition from the secular to the sacred, serving as enduring symbols of reverence for the Kami: deities believed to dwell within the natural world. Architectural and symbolic, these gates embody reflection, balance, and the harmony between humanity and nature, and today stand as enduring symbols of Japan’s cultural and spiritual heritage. A former resident of Japan, her decade-long journey is uniquely devoted to photographing its torii. Over the years, Ulana Switucha has developed a deep familiarity with …

Austin Bell at Blue Lotus Gallery

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Austin Bell /Shooting Hoops, All 2,549 of Hong Kong’s basketball courts /Jan 17 – Feb 23, 2025 /Solo exhibition and book launch / Blue Lotus Gallery G/F, 28 Pound LaneSheung Wan, Hong Kong +852 5590 3229 Monday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm bluelotus–gallery.com Blue Lotus Gallery is proud to announce the latest exhibition, Shooting Hoops by Austin Bell, coinciding with the release of his self-published book of the same title. In this ambitious project, Bell catalogued every outdoor basketball court in Hong Kong—an impressive total of 2,549 courts. His journey took him through the city’s nooks and crannies, relying solely on public transport. Through aerial photography, the images highlight the unique designs of these courts, their ubiquity, and their stark contrast against the city’s vertical density. This exploration not only mapped the locations of the courts but also captured the diverse topography of Hong Kong.

Andrew Eldon at Blue Lotus Gallery

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Andrew Eldon /Tribe / Oct 27 – Nov 12, 2023 /Artist talk: Saturday, Nov 4, 11am – 12.30pm / Blue Lotus Gallery G/F, 28 Pound LaneSheung Wan, Hong Kong +852 5590 3229 Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm bluelotus–gallery.com The gallery is pleased to present an intimate photographic exhibition by Andrew Eldon titled Tribe. This thought-provoking series offers a rare glimpse into the world of the Suri, a semi-nomadic tribe inhabiting the remote Omo Valley of Ethiopia. Through vivid portraits and cultural scenes, Eldon’s lens captures the grace and splendor of Suri life and traditions before they are irrevocably altered by modernisation. His images reveal the tribe’s distinctive practices of body modification and adornment. Women wear large clay lip plates and both men and women engage in ritual body scarring—testaments to the Suri’s unique concepts of beauty and identity. Eldon’s photographs also unveil the Suri’s elaborate floral headdresses and face painting, artful preparations usually reserved for special occasions. Beyond aesthetics, the exhibition invites viewers to understand the daily rhythms and values of Suri life. Their semi-nomadic pastoral existence revolves around …

The Streets of Hong Kong at Blue Lotus Gallery

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Fan Ho, Greg Girard, Keith Macgregor, Robin Moyer, Walter Koditek, KC Kwan, Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze, Michael Kistler, Jason AuThe Streets of Hong KongMar 16 – Apr 16, 2023 Blue Lotus Gallery G/F, 28 Pound LaneSheung Wan, Hong Kong +852 5590 3229 Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm bluelotus–gallery.com For a long time, the city of Hong Kong has seen the rise of many well-known photographers, with works that are based on the streets of Hong Kong. What makes Hong Kong a hub for street photography? What is the attraction and appeal of the city’s streets and alleys, allowing different photographers to create internationally renowned works? With its vibrant street life and culture, as well as decades of rapid development, Hong Kong’s cityscape is ever-changing, compelling its visitors to notice the old and new elements hidden within the city. Every mundane moment reveals countless possibilities of beauty, and every second is an opportunity for photographers to compose poetry with their apparatus. In this joint exhibition of The Streets of Hong Kong, works of street photography from different periods and styles will be …