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Art in station architecture
Urban Identity

Artwork Title:
Urban Identity

Artist Name:
Nicholas Wang & Savannah Wilkins

Artwork Location:
Sham Shui Po Station – Concourse Glass Balustrade & Platform end heading to Tsuen Wan

Form of Artwork:
Vinyl Film & Glass Reinforced Concrete

Artwork Completion Date:
September 2018

Artist's Concept:
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) collaborated with MTR Corporation to create the newly installed artworks at Sham Shui Po Station.
Guided by SCAD Professors, a team of fourteen students explored the vernacular architecture and urban environment of Sham Shui Po as part of a 12-week collaborative learning experience.
“Urban Identity” celebrates Sham Shui Po’s uniqueness by capturing the existing architectural characteristics that house local trades and the unique vibrancy of the community.