Utopia Above the Water

Lorraine Li & Flora Yiu

The lifestyle of islanders seems varied from that of citizens. People from outside the island seek tranquility on the small island, where a stretch of sea separates it from another ideal life. Whether native islanders born and raised here or new islanders who have moved from elsewhere, everyone has their own story. We hope to explore the magic of the small island together, coming together to share our ideal island nation.
The project also include a half-month (11/11 - 15/12) satellite exhibition featuring Cheung Chau flower board at various spots on the island, showcasing the stories of 9 islanders as well as the ideal ways of life they found.
IG：@UtopiaAboveTheWater

Format

Port of Call

Activity

Cheung Chau

Date

Venue Address

2023.11.18 (Sat)

Movable installation: prominent locations suggested by the flower board masters in Cheung Chau. Islander Salon: Cheung Chau Sourdough

Time

Language

19:00-21:00

Cantonese & English

Project Creators

Flora Yiu

Flora Yiu is an art administrator who is experienced in curating cultural events. She has a natural curiosity for people and a penchant for conversations. She particularly cherishes the exchange between individuals. In recent years, some friends of her have moved to Cheung Chau, and Flora began to explore the stories surrounding the island and its inhabitants. In their words, there exists a tangible but indistinct notion of a happy life.

Lorraine Li

Lorraine Li is a Cheung Chau-er who engages in placemaking and community art curation. She shares her everyday observations on the island to her offshore communities on her Instagram page @cia.by.the.sea