Drawing of a heritage stone bungalow at Pinehill Village
Chow Chiu-ming (2025), under the guidance of Stephen Wong Chun-hei.
[16 March 2026, Hong Kong, China] Hong Chi Association is honoured to collaborate with Art Basel Hong Kong for the third consecutive year. For the first time as Art Basel Hong Kong’s Cultural Partner, Hong Chi proudly presents Whispers of Form, on view at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 27 to 29, 2026.
Every line drawn in ink carries both fragility and permanence. Presented as an immersive, interactive booth space reminiscent of Hong Chi homes in the 1960s, Whispers of Form showcases a collection of hand-drawn sketches featuring trees, houses, cars, and people that together tell life’s stories and human presence.
Created by Hong Chi artists with intellectual disabilities under the mentorship of acclaimed Hong Kong artist Stephen Wong Chun-hei, these intricate works reveal how ink becomes a voice of subtle strength.
The sketches depict the landscape surrounding Pinehill Village, home to Hong Chi Association. They portray heritage houses and native trees, many of which are steeped in memory and history. Through these subjects, the exhibition reminds us that art is intertwined with the fabric of everyday life: trees whisper of rootedness, houses of belonging, cars of journeys, and people of identity.
This year’s exhibition, inspired by Pinehill’s heritage stone bungalow, captures memories and scenes spanning six decades. Visitors will step inside Hong Chi children’s home and, through the artworks, glimpse the Pinehill scenery beyond. In addition, Hong Chi artists will engage with visitors in co-creation activities, stamping their artworks onto postcards as meaningful souvenirs, encouraging reflection on the stories behind each piece.
Hong Chi Association is delighted to continue this journey with Art Basel Hong Kong. We warmly invite the public to visit and join our Exchange Circle sharing session, where Stephen Wong Chun-hei and Hong Chi artists will speak about connecting students and trainees through nature.
From left: Artwork of Chow Chiu-ming, Wong Chun-hei, Tong Tsz-ching and Chau Ka-ching.
Collage by students using the stamping method, recreating their image of “home” in Pinehill Village.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
[Media Preview] Whispers of Form Exhibition at Art Basel Hong Kong
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Date: |
25 March 2026, Wednesday |
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Time: |
12:00 nn - 6:00 pm |
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Venue: |
Level 3 Concourse (near Entrance 3C), Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
*Media representatives are welcome to attend during the preview for filming, photography, and interview guests and Hong Chi artists.
[Exchange Circle] Whispers of Form Sharing Session
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Date: |
29 March 2026, Sunday |
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Time: |
12:15 - 1:00 pm |
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Venue: |
Level 1 Concourse, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
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Guests in Attendance: |
Mr. Edward Yau, GBS, JP, Chairman of Hong Chi Association Artist Mr. Stephen Wong Chun-hei |
*Media representatives are welcome to attend the exchange circle for filming, photography, and interviews.
[Engagement Sessions] Whispers of Form Exhibition Booth
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Venue: |
Level 3 Concourse (near Entrance 3C), Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
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Date & Time: |
27 Mar 2026, Friday 2:30 - 4:30 pm |
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28 Mar 2026, Saturday 3:00 - 5:00 pm |
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29 Mar 2026, Sunday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm |
About Hong Chi Association
Hong Chi Association, founded in 1965, has grown into one of the most well-established non-profit organisations dedicated solely to serving over 9,800 people of all ages and intellectual disability levels, and their families in Hong Kong. It operates 106 service units to provide comprehensive services.
Website: www.hongchi.org.hk
Facebook: Hong Chi Association
Instagram: hca_hongchi
RSVP and Media Enquiries:
Ms. Sunny Tong | Head of Communications and Fundraising
E: cfr_hd@hongchi.org.hk | T: 2661 0709 | M: 5726 6788
Ms. Kat Ng | Communications and Fundraising Manager
E: cfr_pro@hongchi.org.hk | T: 2661 0582 | M: 9311 9651
Exhibition Highlights:
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Stephen Wong Chun-hei pen on paper 210mm x 297mm
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Stephen Wong Chun-hei pen on paper with colour 210mm x 297mm
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Stephen Wong Chun-hei pen on paper 200mm x 220mm |
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Tong Tsz-ching Trainee at Hong Chi Pinehill Integrated Vocational Training Centre pen on paper with colour 210mm x 297mm |
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Chow Chiu-ming Alumnus of Hong Chi Winifred Mary Cheung Morninghope School pen on paper with colour 210mm x 297mm
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Chow Chiu-ming Alumnus of Hong Chi Winifred Mary Cheung Morninghope School pen on paper with colour 210mm x 297mm |
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Chow Chiu-ming Alumnus of Hong Chi Winifred Mary Cheung Morninghope School pen on paper with colour 297mm x 210mm |
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Chau Ka-ching Trainee at Hong Chi District Support Centre, N.T. (North District) pen on paper with colour 297mm x 210mm |
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Chau Ka-ching Trainee at Hong Chi District Support Centre, N.T. (North District) pen on paper with colour 210mm x 297mm |
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