ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
藝術家簡介
Kayla Tsum (b. 2000) is an artist who uses observation, collection, conversation, and listening to capture and document the essence of her environment and surrounding spaces. She transforms these elements into tiny fragments, akin to pieces in a nest, through photography and painting. Her work freezes these moments into vivid scenes, turning them into vessels for subjective memory and, thus, presenting intangible emotions and fleeting, mottled memories to her audience.
Tsum focuses on the diverse spaces around her, including those shaped by both “places” and “things.” She revels in the experimental and uncertain aspects of her creative process, viewing chance occurrences as essential components of her art. Her creations often stem from intuition, allowing this instinct to guide her ideas and shape the direction of her work.
HONOURS PROJECT
畢業作品
Old Home, New Home
WMA Graduate Award (Lens-based media) WMA大專生獎 (影像藝術)
Cyanotype on glass
87 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm
Dear Old Home,
You held me in sunlight and gentle care, my grandparents' hands weaving warmth through every ordinary day. In your rooms, I belonged.
Dear New Home,
When I moved, the comfort faded. Loneliness grew as my parents and I became distant shadows beneath one roof. Yet, you mark my growing up—a story unfinished.
With memory and hope,
Kayla
through cyanotype and glass, the artist chase the light from both houses windows, blending blue memories and hopes. This project is a bridge between what was and what is, seeking to make these two worlds whole.
Number 16
Video projection
Size variable
6 minutes and 20 seconds
Number16 glides on —
Through moving glass, memories hide,
distance sighs through glass.
travels 6.2 kilometers — Choi Hung to Lam Tin.
PREVIOUS WORK
過往作品
甦
Ceramic (paper clay made with rehabilitated people’s letters), 2024
Two rehabilitated souls wrote of their regrets; I felt their pain and journey. Clay symbolises renewal and growth, while paper clay signifies the struggle of change, just as people strive to better themselves and master their fate.
*Their Story*
Lik, a middle-aged man, committed murder when he was young and was sentenced to death. He describes himself as an unfilial son, as both of his parents had passed away while he was in prison. Therefore, he decided that upon release, he must do something meaningful , actively participate in volunteer work, and live each day well.
Wei is a member of the gangland, having committed numerous wrongful acts that led to his parents forsaking him. He views himself as a prince, albeit a malevolent one. At first, he suspected that volunteers were merely trying to manipulate him into embracing religion. However, he eventually realized that there are some people willing to assist him unconditionally.