The Frankey Lucky Dragon installation presents a large-scale sculpture created for Rosewood Hong Kong during Hong Kong Art Week. The work depicts a towering dragon figure lifted by a small child, combining exaggerated proportions with a soft, character-like form. The sculpture draws on visual references from folklore, popular culture, and childhood imagery, translating them into a singular sculptural composition. Its placement within the hotel’s public areas allows the piece to be viewed from multiple angles within an open interior setting.
The concept references symbolic elements observed in Hong Kong, including the number eight and its association with luck and prosperity. The dragon’s form incorporates rounded volumes and simplified features, aligning with Frankey’s established visual language. Visitors are invited to interact physically with the sculpture through gesture-based engagement. The installation is on view from March 23 to April 22 as part of the city’s wider cultural programming.
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Frankey's Lucky Dragon Sculpture Appears at Rosewood Hong Kong
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