WIT001 Victoria Harbour Trilogy, 2023 (Poster 28cm x 90cm)

Victoria Harbour Trilogy Victoria Harbour Trilogy：Central - Star Ferry In the early 19th century, north-western shore of the Central district was known as “Victoria City” or Queenstown. As such the area was the first to be developed. Because of the nearby British administrative agencies, Central had attracted a wide variety of businesses, leading to rapid construction of business towers and buildings and resulting in much prosperity. Over 180 years, Hong Kong has seen break-neck speed development and Central has grown in size and importance. Its shorelines continued to push forward into the Victoria Harbour with endless construction, tearing down and building up. Waves and layers of skyscrapers stacked upon each other to create the world-renowned financial centre that we know today. Of course, in the midst of transformation, Hong Kong has also lost some of its old historical landmarks. Old buildings like the Central Ferry Terminal, Hutchison House, Ritz Carlton, Murray House and countless landmarks have now become our collective memories. Hong Kong is constantly changing, Victoria Harbour is no exception. To enjoy the view of the Central skyline, we must seize every opportunity. The best way to do so is to ride on one of the oldest forms of transport - the Star Ferry. Its iconic green-white colour symbolises the perfect blending of the sky and the sea. In a short 10-minute ride across the harbour, slow down your hurried pace, and let the balmy sea breezes caress your face and enjoy the beautiful scenery in front of you. Carpe Diem! Victoria Harbour Triology：Admiralty - Double Ducks Snuggled between Central and Wan Chai was a golden bell hung at Rodney Block. Rodney Block was the old British Military barracks. Every day at noon/afternoon, the bell would ring to signal lunchtime/end of work. Nearby residents called the barracks “Golden Bell barracks”. Naturally the surrounding area of the barracks is called “Golden Bell” (in Chinese) and in English it is translated as Admiralty. In Hong Kong’s early days as a port city, Admiralty was planned to be used as an administrative area. Even today, Admiralty is still the main area for Hong Kong’s government buildings and agencies. It is also Hong Kong’s business district. Behind Victoria’s Harbour’s stunning night view is the fruit of countless workers’ labour, burning midnight oil working in the tall commercial buildings. After Covid-19’s baptism of fire, the glamourous business district of Admiralty has somewhat dimmed. In 2023, a pair of gigantic rubber ducks created by Florentijn Hofman, a Dutch artist, came back to Hong Kong, and were seen floating on the harbour just outside of the promenade at Tamar Park. The double ducks with their eye-catching yellow colour have brought much happiness and vibe to the Admiralty district. It symbolises the rebirth of Hong Kong after the pandemic. Victoria Harbour Triology：Wan Chai - Junk Like many other districts in Hong Kong, Wan Chai was just an inconspicuous little fishing village on the north shore. Due to its low-lying area, this old district was also known as “Lower Ring”, mainly occupied by Chinese in the past. Wan Chai actually means “Little Harbour”. But with the rapid city development and constant sea reclamation, “Little Harbour” of olden days no longer exists. Today, it is a popular business and shopping district. Many famous landmarks are found here: The flying-bird shape of Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre and the golden Bauhinia Square. The bars of Wan Chai are filled with endless drinking, feasting and merriment. It is a meeting place for local people and foreigners. It was even featured in the 1950s Hollywood classic movie “The World of Suzie Wong”. In the eyes of foreign visitors, Wan Chai bars and the iconic wooden junk boat “Cheung Po Tsai” with its striking red sail are Hong Kong’s famous symbols. Chinese junk boats are now the last of Hong Kong’s handmade junk boats. The boat is 2 storey high. It traversed widely the South China Sea in the 20th century. It is named after the famous pirate Cheung Po Tsai from Cheung Chau. Now it has become the voyage journey for tourists touring the Victoria Harbour. You can sit on the deck sipping your cocktail while enjoying the beautiful Victoria Harbour. This is a truly first-class immersive experience. After years of construction and development, the face of Wan Chai has also changed. Lee Tung Street, also fondly known as the “Wedding Card Street” has now become a high-end shopping mall. Situated on the 66th floor on the circular-shaped Hopewell Centre is the revolving restaurant with its ceiling to floor glass windows. In the 1980s, it was one of the tourists’ hot spots. Today, its popularity has been replaced by the Central Plaza and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Looking into the future, Wan Chai Tower, Revenue Tower and the Immigration Tower will be demolished and rebuilt and become part of the Convention Centre’s development blueprint. Wan Chai promenade will again be transformed drastically. Wan Chai and the Victoria Harbour shorelines are changing continuously. They certainly reflect Hong Kong’s own development history. Custom size should be quoted separately This artwork printing adopts: Canon imagePROGRAF GP series high-quality pigment ink system Local postage is included All orders will be processed immediately after payment. Local delivery takes about 7 working days. Overseas delivery will depend on the distance. Large number of orders are subject to negotiation. If you have any queries about the product, please feel free to contact us by clicking "Chat" at the lower right corner.