The much-loved promenade will still be shining bright with the six-month long exhibition featuring the works of Yuen Tai-yung, ‘Godfather of Hong Kong Movie Posters’ and a well-known local illustrator
Avenue of Stars Management Limited today announced a partnership with famed movie poster artist, Mr Yuen Tai-yung, unveiling a series of 24 caricatures of famous movie stars and singers at the six-month long ‘Glitter, Glitz and Glamour’ exhibition at the Garden of Stars at Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden.
The exhibition will showcase over 20 international and locally renowned actors and singers that are ‘caricaturised’ by Mr Yuen, such as Bruce Lee, Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung, Angelina Jolie and Steve McQueen. Caricatures of Jackie Chan, Andy Lau and Sean Lau were also created just for this exhibition.
The new caricatures will take Mr Yuen’s specialised portfolio to over 200 iconic movie posters and caricatures, a feat that has led him to achieve the distinguished ‘Professional Achievement Award’ at the recent 36th Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony for his great contribution to Hong Kong cinema.
Based on his personal preferences, encounters and impressions of these stars, Mr Yuen handpicked these specific film stars to create his signature caricatures. “Each of these creations are deeply meaningful and hold a special place in my heart,” Mr Yuen said. “It has been a true honour to caricaturise the great names of both Hong Kong and Hollywood cinema. I am particularly indebted to Sam and Michael Hui who gave me my first break in designing for the film industry, which led me to express my love of film and the stars of these films through my movie posters and caricatures. I am thrilled that my new caricatures will be on display for the people of Hong Kong to enjoy and reminisce about their favourite movie stars.”
Mr Yuen’s caricatures exemplify a true art form, representing a deep-seated nostalgia for the golden era of Hong Kong cinema.
Credit: Images of Avenue of Stars
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From MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, take the lift next to Exit P1 and choose the ‘Pd’ floor. Alternatively, use the staircase or the escalator adjacent to Tsim Sha Tsui East (Mody Road) Bus Terminus.