20
MILESTONES
20
YEARS
The journey of
Graphic Airlines
2002 BEGINNING
Graphic Airlines Website
Tat and Vi crossed paths while working at a newspaper company. After their day jobs, Tat took the initiative to launch the website Graphic Airlines to showcase his graphic art alongside Vi's drawings.
G.A.'s first novel, published by Graphic Airlines & Kubrick, was the inception of "Trash Talk" in 2002. This novel gathers early sketches, clay figures, and dolls created over the course of four years.
The narrative of "Trash Talk" unfolds in a world overwhelmed by waste. Its inhabitants survive by scavenging from the debris that rains down from the sky. Their existence hinges on consuming whatever scraps they can salvage from the heaps of trash that surround them.
TRASH TALK 2006
First project
2006 ST/ART
Street art collective
The group exhibition "450/Sq.FT." @ idN was a significant milestone for Graphic Airlines. It was an honor for them to be part of the street art collective "ST/ART", which opened their eyes to the vibrant Hong Kong street art scene. This experience propelled Graphic Airlines into the heart of the Hong Kong street art community, marking a pivotal moment in their artistic journey.
2007 On stage
Cut & Paste HK Tournament
During a live digital design tournament in the USA, 8 designers reached the final stage, tasked with completing their artwork within a tight 15-minute timeframe.
Tat emerged victorious after three intense rounds, making for a nerve-wracking yet exhilarating night filled with excitement and fun.
Tee design completion
threadless 2007
"Threadless.com" is a tee competition website based in the USA, where individuals can submit their designs and have them scored by the community over the course of a week. The designs with the highest scores are then selected for printing. Tat has submitted approximately 100 designs to the platform and has had the honor of having 9 of them printed.
2008 The Giants
Babu Gallery / Shenzhen
In the HK/TaL-kING HK street art collective exhibition, Graphic Airlines (G.A.) took an innovative approach by handcrafting two giant dolls and placing them in highly populated areas such as Causeway Bay and Central in Hong Kong. This interactive installation aimed to foster connections among people and observe the diverse reactions across different areas of the city.
2009 Hello Paris
Land PARIS solo Exhibition / Galerie Myriam
"Hello Paris Land PARIS" marked Graphic Airlines' first solo exhibition overseas, hosted at Galerie Myriam. It was an incredible journey into the heart of Europe, where they immersed themselves in the city's rich artistic heritage and culture. This experience provided invaluable learning opportunities, shaping their artistic vision and leaving a lasting impression on their creative journey.
Flesh Mesh 2009
Flesh Mesh solo Exhibition / Gallery de Vie
"Flesh Mesh 2009" was Graphic Airlines' solo exhibition at Gallery de Vie, featuring their exclusive "Flesh Mesh" statue collection. Among the collection were the iconic figures "Madame Vee" and "Meaty," limited to only 50 sets. These statues, produced and manufactured by G999, showcased the unique artistic vision and craftsmanship of Graphic Airlines.
deTour 2010
deTour2010 / HK / Victoria Prison
At deTour 2010 in Hong Kong's Victoria Prison, Graphic Airlines (G.A.) presented an installation inspired by Japanese 枯山水 (kare-sansui), following a design exchange organized by "Ambassador of Design" with Japan. The heritage building provided a unique backdrop for their creation, offering visitors a juxtaposition of contemporary design within historical surroundings. This contemporary interpretation of 枯山水 aimed to evoke a sense of tranquility and contemplation, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the harmony of nature and design.
DNA 2010
G.A.+ Start From Zero /DNA galleria / The Alley Shop
In 2010, Graphic Airlines (G.A.) collaborated with Start From Zero, their street art buddy from Hong Kong, to open a shop named The Alley Shop at DNA galleria in a shopping mall located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. This joint venture marked a significant milestone for both parties, allowing them to showcase their artistic creations and street art-inspired merchandise in a vibrant retail space.
2010 Adidas
World Cup X "Ar Fei" Exhibition / Langham Place /
In 2010, Graphic Airlines held the "Adidas World Cup X 'Ar Fei' Exhibition" at Langham Place, marking their first solo exhibition in this popular mall. The exhibition featured their iconic character "Ar Fei" in collaboration with Adidas, celebrating the excitement of the World Cup. This event showcased Graphic Airlines' unique artistic style to a wider audience within the bustling urban environment of the mall.
Madboy 2011
MAD HOUSE Contemporary Art Gallery / HK /
In 2011, Graphic Airlines hosted "Madboy" at MAD HOUSE Contemporary Art Gallery in Hong Kong, marking the launch exhibition of their figure series "Alter Boy" #3 - Mad Boy. This collaboration with MAD HOUSE, a contemporary art gallery, was a significant milestone for Graphic Airlines. The event was a memorable night, showcasing their innovative figure design and celebrating the intersection of street art and contemporary art in a dynamic gallery setting.
Sport b 2012
Sport b / Post 90's - Floating Youth /
In 2012, Graphic Airlines collaborated with Sport b for the "Post 90's - Floating Youth" exhibition. Post 90's represents a generation brimming with infinite possibilities, one that defies confinement or definition. In this artwork, they amalgamated the distinctive traits of this generation to craft a space teeming with vibrant colors. Within this space, creatures reminiscent of amoebas or microorganisms dwell, symbolizing the exploration of a microscopic world or a universe abundant with potential. The exhibition invited viewers to embark on a journey alongside Dinosaur from Sport b and Ar Fei, illustrating how each individual, despite their seemingly small presence in the vast universe, harbors their own universe filled with boundless power, awaiting exploration and discovery.
2012 agnès b
agnès b My bag! Limited Edition Charity Project
In 2012, Graphic Airlines proudly participated in the agnès b "My bag! Limited Edition Charity Project." This initiative allowed them to contribute their artistic vision to a worthy cause, making them honored to be a part of such a meaningful endeavor.
2012 Schoeni
Schoeni Art Gallery / HK /
/HONG KONG inVISIBLE Contemporary Art Exhibition
In 2012, Graphic Airlines participated in the "HONG KONG inVISIBLE Contemporary Art Exhibition" presented by Schoeni Art Gallery in Hong Kong. Curated by Eric Leung Shiu Kee, the exhibition featured a diverse group of artists including Man Fung Yi, Kum Chi Keung, Kevin Fung Lik Yan, Sim Chan, South Ho Siu Nam, Mok Yat San, Jaffa Lam Laam, Lam Tung Pang, Hung Keung, Eunice Cheung Wai Man, Tsang Chui Mei, Gary Mok Wai Hong, William Tsang Chi Wai, and Li Chi Tak. This exhibition aimed to showcase the vibrant contemporary art scene in Hong Kong, highlighting the works of both established and emerging artists.
2012 Primary
Above Second gallery / Solo exhibition
In 2012, Graphic Airlines hosted a solo exhibition titled "Primary" at the Above Second gallery. The exhibition was designed to evoke the innocence and purity associated with primary school students. Through their artworks, Graphic Airlines aimed to capture the essence of simplicity and untainted creativity, encouraging viewers to reconnect with the childlike wonder and imagination within themselves.
In 2017, NIKE hosted the "I Got Next" project, focusing on high school basketball. It was a highly challenging endeavor for us. We organized several drawing workshops and handcrafted 6 sets of resin art toys, each set featuring 5 "Ar Fei" basketball players in different colors. A total of 30 resin sculptures were exhibited in NIKE stores and the most renowned toy shop in town, "Superman Toys". To embody the spirit of "I Got Next", it's time to shine when you step onto the basketball court, to be brave and fearless.
2017 I Got Next
NIKE
2017 Meet The King
NIKE / LeBron James asian tour
In 2017, during LeBron James's Asian tour with NIKE, Graphic Airlines (G.A.) collaborated with another talented artist, "papersneaker," to create a 1:1 soldier figure using multiple pairs of LeBron James's signature basketball shoes, the "Lebron Soldier 11." This collaborative artwork was crafted to celebrate the visit of the legendary basketball player LeBron James to Hong Kong as part of his Asian tour.That's so glad for Tat, because he is a basketball lover.
K11 Musea 2019
Floor & Ceiling
At K11 Musea in 2019, Graphic Airlines' artworks drew inspiration from old-school sailor tattoos, serving as the main idea for the ceiling and floor designs on the 3rd floor of the mall. These artworks resembled tattoo motifs spread across the ceiling and floor, creating a distinctive visual effect and ambiance. This concept complemented the works of other artists such as American artist Ron English and local creative groups like Parent’s Parents, Simple Bao, Katol @ Start From Zero, enriching the street art theme of K11 Musea.
Thank you so much to every friend who has participated in our creative journey.
See you on the next trip!!
ECKO figure custom made / 2005/
Royal Elastics Presents Depart / 2006/
Eastpak Designer Show Off / 2006/
K-SWISS sneaker pimps Asia Tour / 2007/
Tiger beer live painting /2007/
Swatch Plastic Royale Show / 2008/
Lucky Brand presents "LUCKY FEW" in-store exhibition / 2008/
Disney’s STITCH Experiment 626 Custom Art Exhibition /2008/
Ip Man X G.O.D. woodstand custom design showcase / 2008/
LOGON - Short-term promotion / 2009/
K1664 French Art of Pleasure x Mobile Art / 2009/
Bandai X Milk DIY To Fu / 2009/
Adidas World Cup X graphicairlines "Ar Fei" Exhibition / 2010/
NIKEiD X Milk special issue / 2010/
K1664 French Art of Pleasure / 2010/
Graphicairlines X Nike GS Polo / 2010/
MONKI HK street art project / 2010/
Dr. Martin 50th Anniversary Exhibition / 2010/
Moleskine Passion Notebook Exhibition / 2010/
Melissa + Gaetano Pesce shoes design / 2011/
K11 Design Store X STRIDA Riding Green / 2011/
RTHK music program 【周日Encore】opening / 2011/
PUMA urban swift collaboration / 2011/
Linguini Fini stairway mural / 2012/
Ar Fei Love Sports exhibition at MOKO / 2012/
100 years before the birth of DORAEMON / 2012/
Violent & Lawless exhibition by Jeansmith / 2012/
VANS CLASSIC & HONG KONG summer party / 2012/
NAKU X Graphic Airlines Wine / 2012/
SPORT B. -POST 90s Floating Youth / 2012/
LAB'OWEEN with GRAPHIC AIRLINES - LAB CONCEPT / 2012/
agnès b My bag! Limited Edition Charity Project / 2012/
Converse X CLOT PRO Leather collection / 2012/
Crocodile 60th - Growing Up With Hong Kong Exhibition/ 2012/
Adidas flagship store - artist chairs project / 2012/
Lomography La Sardina Wardrobe Exhibition / 2013/
Chinese New Year Major pixel art @ Emax / 2013/
Reebok classic GL6000 Custom Made / 2013/
Jabra Headphone Custom-made / 2013/
"All Star Grand Plaza" - GRAND PLAZA / 2013/
GIORDANO x HK Great Designers / 2013/
Tissot - 17th Asian Games Incheon Countdown Event/ 2014/
Lenovo HK x Cuppa x Graphic Airlines / 2015/
Xbox One Lunar New Year Art Series / 2016/
100 Years of Keds - Ladies First Since 1916 exhibition / 2016/
Herman Miller custom painting / 2016/
Crocodile - "Big Hero Little Monster" / 2016/
Illustrations for CROCODILE / 2017/
Nike - I Got Next 睇我啦！ / 2017/
Exhibitions
LOVE. LY - A4 collective exhibition /2007/
Silver Black Card Launch Party /2007/
In Progress Exhibition @ Delay No mall /2007/
Start With A - A Joint Exhibition by APART/ 2007/
10/10 HK vision : Past/Future Art Exhibition / 2007/
NOT IN X'MAS MOOD exhibition / 2007/
On the Street Exhibition @ Culture Club / 2008/
TaL-kING HK street art collective exhibition /2008/
Moleskine Hong Kong & Beijing City Notebook / 2008/
Dear Yau Ma Tei Exhibition / 2008/
100 Post Cards from World New Creator exhibition / 2008/
KLOMP! clogs exhibition and charity auction / 2008/
ON CROSS VISION by hk new design force/ 2009/
Night light graffiti workshop/ 2009/
Clockenflap 2009 live painting/ 2009/
Adapta's 3-2-1 Solstice Exhibition/ 2009/
"You are here" exhibition/ 2009/
"Alight" @ SINSIN gallary/ 2010/
Hong Kong Creative Ecologies/ 2010/
CUP 100th: “Hong Kong Diary” Gallery/ 2010/
Joystick stickers book and exhibition/ 2010/
Landing Headz Macau Exhibition/ 2010/
LANDING TAIWAN Exhibition/ 2010/
Chinart MAISON ET OBJET/ 2010/
Primary - Solo Exhibition/ 2010/
Lands in Daydream Nation/ 2011/
The Big Ride - Art Bikes Exhibition/ 2011/
POST IT SHOW @ crajes & atticus gallery/ 2011/
Bbluesky Kid exhibition-Good Morning Class / 2011/
微軟輕 棟篤笑 stand-up comedy/ 2011/
Mad Boy in the Wonderland/ 2011/
LOW POSE character design conference in Asia/ 2011/
HTV x G.A.-Urban Living Revitalisationism/ 2012/
Toy Paradise Exhibition/ 2012/
New Wave Fresh Looks 看新浪潮湧/ 2012/
HONG KONG inVISIBLE Contemporary Art Exhibition/ 2012/
"NO BOUNDARIES" Exhibition/ 2012/
Creative City Map Special Cover/ 2012/
Towngas -150 Street Art X Pit cover exhibition/ 2012/
天天向上 Tian Tian Xiang Shang/ 2012/
sky100Hong Kong Observation Deck YES WE CAN! Exhibition/ 2012/
“Testament /約” @ HAJI Gallery/ 2013/
Community arts biennale/ 2013/
Elephant Parade Hong Kong/ 2014/
The SpongeBob “ I' m Famous ” Art Exhibition/ 2015/
白晝之夜 Nuit Blanche - Taiwan/ 2016/
Hidden Agenda 4.0 Mural / 2017/
[ BEAUTIFUL LAND - THINKER ] EXHIBITION/ 2020/
*PESS CLIPPING
Q1:What is Graphicairlines?
Graphic Airlines is a artist duo Tat 🤓🙌🏻& Vi👧👊🏻 from Hong Kong.
Our Aim is “No boundries” & “Enjoy the voyage!”
The characters created by artist duo Graphic Airlines celebrate the "aesthetics of ugliness". Tat & Vi joined force in 2002 and have since become stalwarts in Hong Kong's burgeoning street art scene. Apart from publishing and exhibiting their work since 2006.
Q2:Why this name?
Doing creative work freely, enjoying the voyages of life and creation, flying to different realms of creativity are what we hope for, as the pleasure in it is irreplaceable.
Q3:Your team is composed of two people, who are you and what is your artistic career?
Graphic Airlines was established in 2002. At that time Tat worked as a designer for a newspaper company. However, since creativity was rather limited, he created a website – graphicairlines - for himself to publish his own work. Later, Vi found this design platform, so she then started publishing her own illustrations on it.
And this was the beginning of the Graphicairlines, our aim is to ‘Enjoy the Voyage’ – don’t worry about the results, just enjoy the process of creating.
