Being one of the most highly-regarded exhibitions at the bachelor degree level in Hong Kong, the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Graduation Exhibition 2012,jointly presented by the Hong Kong Art School and the RMIT University, was kicked off successfully with a wonderful Opening Ceremony 0n 6 July at the Pao Galleries of the Hong Kong Arts Centre. The exhibition this year will be showcasing artworks in diverse mediums created by 39 graduates majoring in Painting, Ceramics, Photography and Sculpture, starting from 7 until 28 July for 3 weeks.
Roland Barthes, the renowned French literary theorist and philosopher once applied the twin concepts of “Studium” and “Punctum” in his book Camera Lucida, in which he investigates the nature and essence of photography, as well as the effects of photography on the spectator. “Studium” denotes the cultural, linguistic, and political interpretation, while “Punctum” depicts the wounding, personally touching detail.