Harbour City, Hong Kong’s premier shopping mall, is excited to showcase the striking Colourful Public Art Show “Planet Walala @Harbour City” from 21 March to 21 April during Hong Kong Arts Month. The project was created by the renowned French artist Camille Walala and features two expansive public installations and a solo art exhibition, all crafted in her iconic tribal-pop style. It aims to imbue the city with vibrant colors and boundless energy.
Camille Walala is widely recognized for her whimsical public artworks, which encompass a range of mediums, including full-facade murals, immersive 3D installations, street art, and more. Through bold colors and exuberant geometric patterns, her creations inspire pure joy.
As a part of this project, Camille Walala has designed the first-ever Hong Kong City Sign, titled “Now You See It Now You Don’t” at Ocean Terminal Deck, one of the best sea view locations in Hong Kong. This installation stands tall at 3 meters high and stretches 6.5 meters wide, serving as a brand-new permanent artistic landmark. Drenched in the hues of Victoria Harbour’s ocean blue, it seamlessly blends Camille’s vibrant geometric patterns with the towering skyscrapers that define Hong Kong’s skyline in a complex interplay of overlapping geometric shapes of varying heights.
Visitors can take the stairs near the City Sign and be transported to a striking wonderland, the first outdoor artistic maze by Camille named “A-MAZE.” Spanning over 3,500 square feet, this vivid installation creates a visually captivating impact and elevates one’s mood. Camille hopes that visitors can embrace the joy brought by colors and tap into the state of playfulness, joy, and discovery that we experienced as children.
Meanwhile, Camille ventures into new artistic territory as she hosts her first solo art exhibition, “Metropolis,” in this art show. Renowned for her large-scale public art installations, Camille creates 12 captivating new artworks inspired by the architectural aesthetics of cities, incorporating their textures, details, and building shapes into her creations.
In addition, Harbour City will organize thrilling art activations, including Family Art Jamming and Insta360 Photography Classroom, targeting a wide range of audiences throughout the campaign.