Surviving in the animation industry in Hong Kong has never been easy, let alone independent animation. In this talk, the animation artist Florence will share her creative experience and her journey of making independent animations in Hong Kong. Starting off by sharing her earlier animation practice and learning experiences, the artist will discuss how these shaped her creative practice. She will also share the dilemma and of switching from a full-time job to a freelance career and the challenge of surviving as an independent artist. She will discuss how emerging artists can benefit from grants and pop-up opportunities/fairs to gain exposure before establishing a career in the industry. The sharing will feature Lee’s debut animation “Elephant in Castlem,” as well as “Park Voyage,” a set of animations commissioned by M+ Museum, in which the essence of her work is captured. These works express her emotional, aesthetic, and tactile responses to Hong Kong, the city where she grew up. The cityscape of Hong Kong is interpreted poetically, leading the audience to travel through the scenery with a first-person perspective.

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