Hong Kong's 'The Eye of Wisdom' Artwork Illuminates Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025

Hong Kong art shines at Nuit Blanche Toronto

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) and the Hong Kong Tourism Board supported the presentation of an artwork titled "The Eye of Wisdom", created by renowned Hong Kong media artist Ellen Pau at Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025 on October 4 and 5 (Toronto time).

Adapted from its original version displayed at the M+ Façade in Hong Kong in 2022, the artwork uses light as its medium and draws inspiration from the Heart Sutra, a central Buddhist scripture. The adapted version responds to the local historical and architectural context, integrating AI-generated models and light-reactive animation.

The artwork was projected onto the wall of City Hall near Toronto's Chinatown, reflecting the rich cultural history of the Chinese-Canadian community.

The Acting Director of Toronto ETO, Mr Gavin Yeung, said: "Toronto ETO is committed to promoting Hong Kong's status as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges. We will continue to facilitate cultural dialogue between Hong Kong and Canada through arts and community engagement."

As one of the highlighted projects of Nuit Blanche, the video projection will remain in view until October 13 to draw interest from local and international visitors.

Nuit Blanche is Toronto's largest contemporary art festival, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with the city's arts community."The Eye of Wisdom" was curated by Canadian artist Charlene K Lau.

Hong Kong art shines at Nuit Blanche Toronto Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong art shines at Nuit Blanche Toronto Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong art shines at Nuit Blanche Toronto Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong art shines at Nuit Blanche Toronto Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Appointments to Construction Industry Council announced

The Government today (January 16) announced the reappointment of Professor Thomas Ho On-sing as the chairperson of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) for a one-year term, the appointment of six new non-official members, and the reappointment of 10 incumbent non-official members for a two-year term. These appointments, made by the Secretary for Development in accordance with Section 9 of the Construction Industry Council Ordinance (Cap. 587), are published in the Government Gazette today and will take effect from February 1, 2026.

Professor Thomas Ho On-sing, Photo source: FB of Construction Industry Council

The new non-official members are Mr Chau Sze-kit, Mr Paul Lau Siu-wing, Mr Robin Leung Chi-tim, Dr Lo Wai-kwok, Mr Wong Po-cheung, and Mr Yu Wai-wai. The reappointed non-official members are Mr Marvin Chen, Professor Jack Cheng Chin-pang, Mr Victor Cheung Chi-kong, Mr Danny Hung Cheung-shew, Mr Clarence Leung Wai-kin, Mr Simon Liu Sing-pang, Mr Kevin Ma Hok-ming, Mr Lawrence Ng San-wa, Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung, and Mr Emil Yu Chen-on.

A spokesman for the Development Bureau said, "We welcome the new members and look forward to working closely with the CIC for the continuous development of the construction industry. We also thank the six outgoing members, namely Mr Thomas Ho Kwok-kwan, Mr Kan Jun, Mr Kwok Hing-wun, Mr Ricky Leung Wing-kee, Mr Tse Wang-yu, and Mr Andrew Young Meng-cheung, for their contributions to the CIC and the construction industry."

The CIC is a statutory body established in February 2007 with the mission to forge consensus on long-term strategic issues concerning the construction industry, convey the needs and aspirations of the industry to the Government, and provide a channel for the Government to solicit advice on all construction-related matters. It also collaborates with the industry to launch various training and caring schemes for industry practitioners, including its work in enhancing construction site safety and strengthening training to address the manpower needs.

Membership of the CIC as from February 1, 2026, will be as follows:

Chairperson

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Professor Thomas Ho On-sing

Members

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Professor Albert Chan Ping-chuen

Mr Chau Sze-kit

Mr Marvin Chen

Professor Jack Cheng Chin-pang

Mr Victor Cheung Chi-kong

Mr Danny Hung Cheung-shew

Mr Paul Lau Siu-wing

Mr Dominic Law Tik-ko

Mr Robin Leung Chi-tim

Mr Clarence Leung Wai-kin

Mr Simon Liu Sing-pang

Dr Lo Wai-kwok

Mr Kevin Ma Hok-ming

Mr Mow Tai-hing

Mr Lawrence Ng San-wa

Professor Alfred Sit Wing-hang

Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung

Mr Wong Po-cheung

Mr Rex Wong Siu-han

Mr Emil Yu Chen-on

Mr Yu Wai-wai

Permanent Secretary for Development (Works)

Permanent Secretary for Housing

Director of Buildings