The WYNG Masters Award is an annual photography event organized by the WYNG Foundation (a non-profit project initiated to spark public awareness and support interest in socially relevant subjects) and the award-winner receives a cash prize of HK $250,000 and the second finalist is selected for a commissioned project to create a body of photographic work highlighting the theme of poverty in Hong Kong.
“Poverty is a global issue and it is the theme of the award. Over a decade ago, world leaders at the UN Millennium Summit pledged to “End poverty by 2015”. With just two years left, they will not meet their commitment. Perhaps surprisingly, Hong Kong has a serious poverty problem. Amidst great affluence, 18.1% of the population (2012) struggles to make ends meet. Images of the personal and social impact of poverty are everywhere. The intention is to stimulate discussion and encourage social responsibility on important issues in Hong Kong through the medium of photography”.
Eliseo Barbàra
MoST Artists
Since March 19th an exhibition shows the works of the winners and the finalist photographers:
Katherine Chan Sim-Kuen, Cleaner’s Life
Michael Chan, Elite
Chan Wai Kwong, Record (second finalist)
Stefen Chow, The Poverty of Line
Ko Chung Ming, “Cents” Mansion
Wei Leng Tay, North Point
Rufina Wu & Stefan Canham, Portraits from Above (winner)
WYNG Masters Award inaugural Exhibition
“Poverty in the Midst of Plenty”
March 19 – April 6, 2013
Artistree
1/F Cornwall House
TaiKoo Place, Island East
Hong Kong
