背景資料
全港首個尋找代表香港典範人物的攝影展「都市精神」於2003年4月 舉行。
著名攝影師梁家泰，利用另一個角度解說「都市精神」，他花費了一年時間，在都市中尋找不受關注、卻默默耕耘的一群。透過他們的故事，呈現香港人勇於克服困難、創造成就和守望相助的精神。
「都市精神」攝影展 包含40張照片，拍攝的人物共分三類：創造特殊成就者、敢於突破障礙者、樂於奉獻自己幫助他人者。其中包括影評人、唱片騎師、教育工作者、後繼無人的工匠；還有社會工作者、小型企業老闆、義務助人的家庭主婦、為弱勢社群挺身而出的人；也有克服障礙的傷殘人士、全力為子女前途著想的父母，正好代表了這都市中矢志改善生活及向上奮進的驚人力量。他們的故事反映香港社會及經濟結構急速變遷下，不同人物矢志達成心願或以微小力量貢獻社會的驚人魄力。攝影師梁家泰指：「我的拍攝對象是普通人，但他們做的事情比一般人更進一步。」
為突出人物的精神面貌，攝影師梁家泰特以黑白菲林拍攝，並堅持以人手沖印相片。梁家泰認為黑白相片沒有了擾亂視覺的色彩，令人能更專注於拍攝對象的神態。相片以人手沖印，風格統一協調。
攝影師梁家泰從構思拍攝計劃至完成，在籌募贊助資金及尋找拍攝對象上，曾遇不少困難，但他始終沒有放棄。他說：「我心中實在有話想說。香港人漸失去自信，忘記了昔日的精神，香港人不要妄自菲薄，不要將目光停留在經濟的好壞、股市的升降。在有限的條件下，仍有很多值得做的事情，仍可以不同方法貢獻社會。」
都市精神攝影展覽將於二零零三年四月份舉行，每星期將會更換地點，於香港各區巡迴展出。
日期
地點
位置
四月一至四日
中環皇后大道一號匯豐總行大廈
地下
四月十一至十四日
九龍塘又一城
低層二 LG2
四月十八至廿一日
葵芳葵青劇院
展覽館
四月廿五至廿八日
太古城中心
二樓 - CG/CB
展覽攝影師梁家泰為國際知名的本地攝影師，他以對攝影主題的敏感度及能夠在其作品中捕捉拍攝一刻的神緒而著名，曾獲多項國際獎項，並曾出版多部以亞洲人民生活為題之攝影集。
展覽得以順利舉辦，全賴首要贊助人香港上海匯豐銀行有限公司的慷慨支持。太古地產及安永會計師行贊助及提供展覽支援服務。「都市精神」攝影展覽獲得康樂及文化事務署減收租用費計劃資助。
展覽的相片將結集成書在各大書局發售。
Backgrounder
A unique photo exhibition by local photographer, Leong Ka Tai captures a glimpse of the true heart of Hong Kong -- it's ordinary people.
In a series of 40 portraits under the theme of "City Heroes", these individuals personify the Hong Kong story. They come from all walks of life, cultures and professions reflecting the multi-cultural make up and the varied social strata of our society. While just getting on with their lives, these heroes bring extraordinary contribution to the welfare and advancement of our society. They keep alive the spirit, energy and humanity of our community, which in these challenging times are so easily forgotten.
The purpose of this exhibition is to inspire and impart to all those who visit the show the spirit of determination, the will to succeed and the depth of generosity we are all capable of showing. It emphasises that the real heroes of Hong Kong are not the rich and famous, but rather, the everyman of society.
The individual heroes depicted in the exhibition were researched and chosen by the photographer. They are grouped into three categories -- those with outstanding achievements, those who have overcome adversity at great personal effort and those that give back to the community regardless of personal circumstances.
The photographs are in black and white to emphasise simplicity and the profound reality of life. Each photo was processed and printed by hand by the photographer to ensure that the intimate character and personality of the individual hero is captured in the final product.
Leong Ka Tai is an award winning professional photographer. He has published numerous books in Asia and Europe and has exhibited his work in Denmark, the US, and Singapore.
The City Heroes exhibition will be held during April, moving to a new venue each week throughout the Territory.
Date Venue Location
April 1-4 HSBC Bldg 1 Queens Road Central Street level
April 11-14 Festival Walk Kowloon Tong Level LG2
April 18-21 Kwai Tsing Theatre Kwai Fong Exhibition Gallery
April 25-28 Cityplaza Taikoo Shing Ground Floor North
The exhibition has been made possible by the generous support of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the Primary Sponsor. Exhibition Support Services Sponsors are Swire Properties and Ernst &Young. The exhibition receives support from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's Reduction of Hire Charges Scheme.
City Heroes Limited, the organiser of the exhibition is a Hong Kong based charity organisation established in 2002. Its mission is to educate, raise social awareness, and empower individuals through the use of creative and artistic mediums to act positively and responsibly for the betterment of our society and living environment.
For further information contact: City Heroes Limited, Tel: 2521 1751 or info@cityheroes.org Website: www.cityheroes.org