Journies of change

Movement is the key

Hong Kong

  • Shanghai –36 hours

    August 2009 – *7.30 a.m. Shanghai railway station and the city waking up to early morning sounds and rituals. We arrive from Beijing, the second part of our journey, stifling yawns and sidestepping persistent cab drivers on way out of the station. I survey the unimpressive surroundings while waiting for friend who had gone to check… Read more

  • SHAM SHUI PO – Ribbons, Laces and Bling

    A sequined Vespa scooter; spiraling spools of multi-hued ribbons in satin, velvet, nylon, shimmering and embroidered; laces broad or gossamer thin stacked on shelves or dangling from ceiling, glitzy buttons and beads in plastic, glass, iridescent, metallic and chunky; art glitter in multi-layered hues; belts and buckles; paper trimmings and accessories; fabrics in myriad textures… Read more