Mo liu is you book project
1st edition of 99 . 2023
This image-led book is a joyful experiment in spontaneity and surprise. A visual dialogue unfolds between Angelika’s doodles and Hedy’s paintings made using dried flowers repurposed from her Sogetsu Ikebana practice.
The project is rooted in the spirit of mo liu. (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. A state of mind where play, humour, energy, and imagination flow without aim or explanation.
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
Published by PF25 cultural projects
Supported by Chinyan Wong, Christoph Merian Stiftung, and mobani
ISBN 978-3-9525852-0-7