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Echoing Above, the new monograph by Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze, offers a fresh perspective on Hong Kong’s urban landscape, revealing the beauty and hidden stories that emerge when one simply looks up.
The eponymous exhibition runs from May 10–25 at Blue Lotus Gallery, showcasing striking images of the overlooked world above the city—one full of life, creativity, and resilience.
It highlights the fading artistry of bamboo scaffolding, a disappearing craft that has shaped Hong Kong’s skyline for generations. Crafted by skilled workers known as "spiders," it is now being replaced by metal structures due to safety concerns.
The work also captures the resilience of trees growing from gutters and walls—symbols of nature’s ability to thrive in unexpected places—and the vibrant birdlife soaring above, from tropical Cockatoos and Blue Magpies to the majestic Black Kite, a constant reminder of nature’s presence.
"This project is about slowing down, tilting our gaze upward, and rediscovering the hidden beauty of our surroundings," says Jacquet-Lagrèze. "Hong Kong’s skyline tells a story of harmony between nature, architecture, and tradition."
More than a collection of images, Echoing Above is a love letter to Hong Kong, capturing its unique interplay of natural and built environments. Both the book and exhibition encourage viewers to pause, reflect, and see the city through a fresh lens.
This exhbition is part of the French May Arts Fest
Echoing Above
a solo exhibition and book launch with Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze
10–25 May 2025
Blue Lotus Gallery, 28 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan Hong Kong
Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am–6pm
For press inquiries please contact Sarah Greene, sarah@bluelotus-gallery.com, press kit is available in both English and Chinese.
For print sale inquiries, please contact Alice Hoi, manager@bluelotus-gallery.com