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Art in station architecture
Swift and Safe

Artwork Title:
Swift and Safe

Artist Name:
Gaylord Chan (Hong Kong)

Artwork Location:
Hong Kong Station – Central subway

Form of Artwork:
Wall mounted paper cut style relief 6m(h) x 9m(l)

Artwork Completion Date:
July 1997

Artwork Sponsor:
Hang Seng Bank

Artist's Concept:
"Swift and Safe" is created to enhance the environment; to provide commuters with a light hearted, bright and joyful encounter each time they use MTR. We bless all travelers a Swift and Safe trip, greet all visitors with red carpet. Motifs created for this relief are used to depict modern Hi-Tech flying object; rocket and space shuttle alike, with satellite hovering above.