(無[mo4]聊[liu4]) is an abstract Cantonese term that defies literal translation. Some interpret it as ‘meaningless’ or ‘senseless,’ while others see it as a source of boundless creativity springing from an uncluttered mind. This creativity flourishes in a personal and peaceful space insulated from external distractions and disturbances.
Channeling the spirit of Mo Liu, Angelika deftly sketches faces and creatures onto paintings Hedy makes using dried flowers repurposed from her Sogetsu Ikebana practice. It is an exercise in pure joy and relaxation, like swimming in a vast universe of freedom.
There are no rules, restrictions, expectations, targets, or intentions structuring this imaginative and whimsical process. The forms and figures seem to arise spontaneously from the unconscious mind, emerging from a half-woken state in which playfulness and the extraordinary intermingle.
The resulting pictures often surprise the creators themselves, prompting questions like: ‘Where did those eyes and faces come from?’ or ‘What are these strange creatures?’ The answer is simple: there is no answer.
We hope this collection of images conveys the melodies, energies, humour, harmony, and colours that we experienced during their enchanted creation.
Pre-order available from 2 June onwards
Pick up from the book launch in Zurich and Basel
The countdown of Mo Liu is you book launch has begun, so grab your compass and get ready to set sail with us. Don't miss out on this thrilling journey – join the crew and get your hands on a copy.
ZURICH
Saturday 10 June
13.00 - 21.30h
Meow Kong Store, St Jakobstrasse 41, 8004 Zurich
The authors will be present
Performance: Sogetsu Ikebana by Hedy Leung
19.00 - 1930h
part of the Random Diaries exhibition and
Art Basel VIP Programme
East Asian refreshments provided by Meow Kong
Event registration: team@PF25.org
BASEL
Tuesday 13 June
18.00 - 21.00h
The authors will be present
PF25 cultural projects, Pfeffergässlein 25, 4051 Basel
coinciding the solo exhibition vernissage of Hong Kong artist
Bouie Choi: 'We stay up late to behold the beauty of the stars'
Event registration: team@PF25.org
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About the book
Concept and work by Hedy Leung & Angelika Li
Book design by HE&AD Büro für Gestaltung
Text editing by Stefan Lorenzutti
Art preparation by Corinna Rieber Prepress
Printing & binding by Grammlich, buch.one
Copyright © for the artwork by Hedy Leung & Angelika Li
Copyright © for the edition by PF25 cultural projects, Basel 2023
Published by PF25 cultural projects
First Edition of 99 copies
CHF 80
ISBN 978-3-9525852-0-7
Supported by Chinyan Wong, Christoph Merian Stiftung, and mobani
