The tie-dyeing technique was popularised by, and became emblematic of, youth and hippie counterculture in the 1960s and 1970s. Simple and effective, it has been with us a long time and has long been used by even tribal societies. Tie-dyed materials from around 100-200 BC have been found in Peru, and others dating back to the 5th or 6th century have been found in China. The technique has also long been popular in India, Japan, and parts of Africa, particularly – in Japan – combined with the use of indigo dye, which comes from a plant that can be grown in Hong Kong. One group here has been working with home-grown indigo, from seed to textile.

Canadian photographer Greg Girard spent some three decades of his working life in in Asia before returning to Canada, and has published nine photography books on the region’s evolving urban landscapes. His photos of Hong Kong’s Walled City before its demolition in 1992 have featured in several international publications. Girard said he was so struck by a photograph of Hong Kong harbour taken by Eliot Elisofon in 1962 that he decided to come to Hong Kong by boat in 1974. He, eventually settled down here himself in 1982. On show at the Blue Lotus Gallery, “HK Unseen” features works focusing on Hong Kong in the 1980s.

A fan of South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer and fashion designer Kwon Ji-yong, also known as G-Dragon, Anna HisbbuR said she started writing her own songs when she was in Primary Five. In October of last year, she released her first EP, “404 is Found”. This August, she released another: “God in my dreams”.
Known for her chilled and soft vibe, Anna often accompanies her new releases with videos.