“Memoria of the Sea — A Living Archive Project” is a touring exhibition that transforms the concept of a boat into a vessel of collective memory. Choosing HART Haus as her second station, she was inspired by the relationship between Aberdeen’s fishermen and the relocation of the Kennedy Town Fish Market; this poetic installation invites audiences to view our coastline not just as a scenic backdrop, but as a site deeply shaped by labor, migration, and history.
A Sustainable, Collaborative Masterpiece
Brought to life through a unique collaboration between artist Gisèle Tchitchiama and The Foundry of The Harbour School (THS) , the structure is intricately crafted from bamboo, recycled materials, and reclaimed fishing nets. Guided by THS specialist Dean Lea, alongside students and architectural assistants, the team successfully translated a profound conceptual conversation into a tangible, eco-conscious reality.
Lifeworthy Learning and Evolving Dialogue
“Memoria is the future of the past,” says Tchitchiama, emphasising the importance of materializing collective dreams for future generations. The project beautifully embodies THS’s commitment to "lifeworthy learning," offering a thought-provoking platform that honors our oceans while challenging the community to think critically about environmental sustainability.
Join the Living Archive
Functioning as a "poetic boat," the installation invites active public participation to help build an invaluable archive of Hong Kong’s maritime soul. Visitors are welcome to write their personal reflections of the sea on prepared wood and seaweed paper, placing them within crab baskets to foster an evolving, inter-generational dialogue between past and present.
「海洋記憶—活檔案計畫」是一場巡迴展覽，將「船」的概念轉化為集體記憶的載體。選擇 HART HAUS 作為第二站，靈感源自香港仔漁民與堅尼地城魚市場搬遷之間的關聯；這件充滿詩意的裝置作品邀請觀眾反思，不僅將我們的海岸線視為風景如畫的背景，更視為一個深受勞動、遷徙與歷史深刻形塑的場域。
一項永續且協作的裝置
這座結構由藝術家 Gisèle Tchitchiama 與 港灣學校 (The Foundary of The Harbour School) 透過獨特的合作關係共同打造而成，採用竹子、回收材料及再生漁網精心製作。在 THS Foundary 專家 Dean Lea 的指導下，團隊與學生及建築助理們攜手合作，成功將深刻的觀念對話轉化為具體且具環保意識的現實。
一生追求的學習與持續演進的對話
「記憶即是過去的未來，」Tchitchiama 如此說道，並強調將集體夢想化為現實對後代子孫的重要性。此計畫完美體現了 THS 對「值得一生追求的學習」的承諾，提供了一個發人深省的平台，既向我們的海洋致敬，同時也挑戰社群以批判性思維探討環境永續性。
參與「活檔案庫」
這件裝置藝術以「詩意之舟」為概念，邀請公眾積極參與，共同建構香港海洋靈魂的無價檔案庫。歡迎訪客在預備好的木板與海藻紙上書寫對海洋的個人感悟，並將其放入螃蟹籃中，藉此促進過去與現在之間持續演變、跨越世代的對話。
General Visit 公眾參觀
Date日期：16.7 - 20.7.2026 (Opens daily 每日開放)
Time 時間：11:00 - 18:30
Venue 地點：HART HAUS G/F
Visit by appointment only 敬請預約
About the Artist 關於藝術家
Gisèle Tchitchiama is a French interdisciplinary artist based in Hong Kong since 2005. Working across painting, collage, and installation, she creates poetic, expressive spaces that connect emotion, culture, and environment. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in collections across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Gisèle Tchitchiama是一位法國跨領域藝術家，自2005年起定居香港。她的創作橫跨繪畫、拼貼與裝置藝術，營造出詩意且富於表現力的空間，將情感、文化與環境相互連結。她的作品曾於國際間展出，並被亞洲、歐洲、非洲及美洲各地的收藏機構收藏。
Image by 圖片：@mariehaldphoto