Gérard Henry
Hong Kong: between mountains and sea
Exhibition
9 May–26 May 2024
Venue
Latitude 22N
16B, Man Foong Industrial Building, 7 Cheung Lee Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Opening hours
Wednesday to Sunday: 11AM–7PM
Monday and Tuesday: closed
Parenthèses and Latitude 22N are pleased to present Hong Kong: Between Mountains and Sea, a solo exhibition of drawings paired with written works by French artist Gérard Henry. This presentation is timed to coincide with the launch of Henry’s second book Hong Kong : Entre Montagnes et Mer, published by TANDE&M Editions for the account of Continental Books Limited (ISBN : 978-988-70478-0-3)
“I am simultaneously a stroller, walking back alleys and small streets night and day, a writer, and an artist portraying Hong Kong through my words and drawings. To me, Hong Kong transpires its beauty as much from the inside as from the surface. A city does not exist without living things – living things being people, animals, and plants. They shape this city and give it it’s unique personality.”
A black ink pen and paper always at hand, Gérard Henry explores, observes, and captures the essence of Hong Kong in his intricate, delicate, and highly detailed drawings as well as his writings. Through his compositions he offers us his vision of the city – one that is both poetic and warm.
Gérard Henry is a writer and an art critic who also practices drawing and sketching. What started as a form of meditation quickly became a daily ritual in his life – an avid stroller and a quiet spectator, he puts down on paper illustrated and written reflexions, musings, and contemplations.
In his work he chronicles back alleys, old architecture, houses, flora, fauna, and scenes captured on the fringes of the city he has called home since 1981. He also draws portraits where he reveals the personality of his friends through their home or studio as well as the paraphernalia they surround themselves with – he feels that where a person lives is a projection of their inner self.
Drawing and writing are for him two complementary ways of archiving the city. Most of Henry’s sketches are reflections on Hong Kong’s intangible spirit, its festivals, and its traditions. Drawing Hong Kong is also a way of traveling through the city. He never works after photos; instead, he always draws what he sees and feels on the spot.
“Giacometti once said, “drawing makes me understand things” and I know that to be true. Drawing forces you to observe, to discern, otherwise one would not be able to draw. Whether the result is a masterpiece or not doesn’t matter, the simple action of drawing is a profound experience that expands our understanding of the world around us.”
Hong Kong: Between Mountains and Sea is an exhibition of a curated selection of Henry’s drawings coupled with excerpts from his new book. Presented like a visual diary, they reflect his involvement in the art scene and strong connection to the city – a real testament to his deep affection for Hong Kong. As viewers we get to embark on an intimate journey of Hong Kong seen through Henry’s eyes and fall in love, repeatedly, with this beautiful city.
This exhibition is an Associated Programme of Le French May Arts Festival 2024
Books and prints by the artist will be available for purchase throughout the exhibition.

Limited edition art prints by Gérard Henry

Slithering snakes – Set of 6 A6 postcards
HK$120 – HK$138
My bookshelves at Prince’s Terrace
HK$4,800 – HK$5,900
Flowers at home
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Sonia in her reading nook
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
The artist’s home
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
The home of the author, an avid reader
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Sonia’s desk #2
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Sonia’s desk #1
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
The artist’s bookshelf #2
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
The artist’s bookshelf #1
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Poetry night at The Coming Society
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Poetry night on a rooftop
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
César Baldaccini, “The Flying Frenchman”
HK$2,480 – HK$3,360
At Zanini’s
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Ah Pad’s old farm
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
In the countryside near Ah Pad’s pond
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Frail end of afternoon
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Sonia’s bouquets
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
He would sit and draw flowers in silence
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
On the Peak with Judith and Sonia
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Sikh temple in Mid-Levels
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Public housing in To Kwa Wan
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Haunted house
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Siulan’s Nest
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Pawnshop
HK$2,480 – HK$3,360
John Batten Gallery
HK$1,480 – HK$2,200
Sunset on the bay
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Lamma Island
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Hong Kong under a stormy sky
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Deep Water Bay
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Ap Lei Chau and Lamma on the horizon
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Spring at Victoria Park
HK$980 – HK$1,700
The prisonner
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Banyan tree #3
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Banyan tree #2
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Banyan tree #1
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Law Uk Folk Museum garden
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Urban jungle
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Lou Lim Ioc Garden
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The majestic Ficus Elastica
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Banian tree on Prince’s Terrace
HK$1,480 – HK$2,200
The tree suspended over Prince’s Terrace
HK$1,480 – HK$2,200
View on Victoria Park from the home of sculptor Irina Shark
HK$6,800 – HK$8,050
View on Victoria Park
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Playground on Hennessy Road
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Teapots in front of the window at Chi Fu Fa Yuen
HK$980 – HK$1,700
View from St. Paul’s hospital
HK$980 – HK$1,700
Sonia at her desk
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Wong Yan Kwai’s studio
HK$1,480 – HK$2,200
The courtyard of Wong Yan Kwai’s studio
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Suzy’s ceramic studio #3
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Suzy’s ceramic studio #2
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Suzy’s ceramic studio #1
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Lin Fa Kung
HK$10,000 – HK$11,600
School Street
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Ceramic workshop in a back alley
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Newspaper stand
HK$2,480 – HK$3,360
Fish swimming upstream in the catchwater
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Temple dedicated to Guanyin
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
The slipper stall that ceased to exist
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
Tribute to the cut down banian
HK$1,980 – HK$2,830
A. and P.’s tomato plants
HK$2,880 – HK$3,730
Old Banyan tree
HK$2,880 – HK$3,730
Old car repair shop
HK$2,880 – HK$3,730
Hong Kong St. John Ambulance command headquarters
HK$2,880 – HK$3,730
Dancing dragons – Set of 6 A6 postcards
HK$120 – HK$138

Hop Hop Hop – Set of 6 A6 postcards
HK$120 – HK$138
Totem series – It’s a fine balance
HK$300 – HK$850Obsessions series – 2021
HK$4,200Obsessions series – 2020
HK$4,200
Roooaaar – Set of 6 A6 postcards
HK$120 – HK$138
Steamed series – At the spa
HK$300 – HK$850
Lucky building series – Hope Well
HK$300 – HK$850
Love series – In love with Memphis
HK$300 – HK$850
Hong Kong Cards – Set of 6 A6 postcards
HK$120 – HK$138
Steamed series – The bath house
HK$300 – HK$850
Styrofoam series – Balancing act
HK$300 – HK$850
Styrofoam series – Whatever floats your boat
HK$300 – HK$850
Styrofoam series – As strong as a tin robot
HK$300 – HK$850
Jellyfish series – Unwinding
HK$300 – HK$850
Jellyfish series – The great escape
HK$300 – HK$850
Jellyfish series – Vanishing act
HK$300 – HK$850
Octopus series – Local delivery
HK$300 – HK$850
Octopus series – Bartending
HK$300 – HK$850
Octopus series – In disguise
HK$300 – HK$850
Fiery noodle series – The noodles that got cold
HK$300 – HK$850
Fiery noodle series – Dreams of becoming Bruce
HK$300 – HK$850
Fiery noodle series – Battle of the noodles
HK$300 – HK$850




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