The Works：Geoff Sobelle's "Home", Juan Ford's "Blank" & in the studio: Kiri T

Theatre artist Geoff Sobelle says he’s dedicated to the “sublime ridiculous”. His stage works have been described as using “illusion, film and out-dated mechanics” to create poetic pieces that talk about humanity. At this year’s Hong Kong Arts Festival Sobelle and his company built an entire house on an empty stage to show what it means to make a house a home in the production: “Home”

Juan Ford’s paintings are hyperrealist in style, although the things they represent may not actually exist. In his works, Ford explores nature, science, metaphysics and trompe-l’oeil. His first solo exhibition in Hong Kong is on show at Galerie du Monde until the 20th of this month. The exhibition’s called “Blank” and in most of the works, the colour white dominates. A major concern is man’s relationship with his environment, and the threats our technology pose to that environment and, ultimately, our own existence.

This month, singer-songwriter Kiri T is releasing her debut album, “Golden Kiri”. The songs examine personal experiences of love including romantic love, and relationships with family, friends and her own inner self. She says the opening track of the album is inspired by an episode of a Netflix series, “Black Mirror”. She’s here to tell us more.