Hong Kong - Shop Boxes - Bowring Street Day Market
By Rebecca Tunks
Artist Bio
Rebecca Tunks photographic practice is centred around constructing hyper-detailed photomontages that explore cultural identity, collective memory, and the marks left by human presence on landscapes.
Artist Statement / Description of artwork
This photo collage captures the essence of Bowring Street in Hong Kong, highlighting the unique shop boxes that reflect the city’s adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit. On a quiet morning, the artist observed these metal containers with their decorative façades, each telling a story of the vendors' resilience and versatility. From sock shops to snack stations, these boxes embody community identity, blending individuality with shared culture. Through this collage, the artist celebrates the dynamic interplay between structure and space, presence and absence.