This third illustration in the Obsessions series charts the relationship between the man-made and nature in Hong Kong’s urban environment, reflecting on their symbiotic connection that exemplifies resilience, adaptability, and the strength that can be found in collaborations. 

Julie Progin brought together diverse references to create Pipe dream for Latitude 22N, including traditional Chinese ceramic pattern of wan hua dui, ‘ten thousand flowers piled up’, as well as designs and systems present in Hong Kong’s urban landscape.

“I’ve always been fascinated by the resilience of nature in Hong Kong. It’s a common sight to see trees growing on facades where roots find moisture through concrete cracks or leaky PVC pipes that are external to the buildings of Hong Kong. 

I’m equally moved by the resilience of the last traditional hardware shops in Hong Kong where they find creative solutions to display as much commodities as they can in their tiny ground floor spaces. The art of stacking, hanging, strapping objects together as a space-saving technique produces beautiful patterns and systems that inspire my illustrations.”

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