Para Site announces the opening of its newly expanded space that focuses on experimental, process-driven projects on the tenth floor of its current Quarry Bay location, designed by COLLECTIVE. To inaugurate the new space, Para Site is proud to present a solo exhibition by Hong Kong artist Kong Chun Hei, ‘PS’ (12 May–18 June 2023; opening reception 11 May, 6–8pm), curated by Kobe Ko consisting of a newly commissioned cycle of site-specific works.

‘PS’ refers to the postscript commonly found at the end of written communication, which the artist regards as paratext that not only provides alternative readings, but is able to also open new lines of inquiry in relation to the main text. This attention towards paratext serves to disrupt and provoke new forms of production beyond the status quo. The presentation establishes a tension within the space, and looks to probe at areas of daily life that remain unquestioned to symbolise the connection between Para Site’s newly expanded tenth floor space to the existing space on the 22nd floor.

As the inaugural exhibition of Para Site’s new space, ‘PS’ reflects on the institution’s complex history as an artist-founded alternative space. The exhibition contemplates Para Site’s emergence as a leading contemporary art institution in relation to the struggles of balancing international and local interests amidst a rapidly changing social context.

Opening reception 11 May, 6–8pm

Venue address: 10B, Wing Wah Industrial Building, 677 King’s Road, Quarry Bay