Emanate：Life Stories of People Living with HIV, Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals
AIDS Concern is delighted to present Emanate, an exhibition in collaboration with Wyndham Social. This exhibition employs fragrance as a medium to explore the intertwining of care, memory and lived experiences, featuring 15 bespoke room fragrances and diffusion stone installations created by people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their companions, in partnership with local fragrance artist duo Slash & Parallel. These works narrate the life stories of beneficiaries supported by AIDS Concern, as well as caregivers and healthcare professionals – reminding us that the richness of life cannot be reduced to a diagnosis. Together, they celebrate the warmth of care spreading through society like fragrance, symbolizing the triumph of compassion over stigma and fear.
Fifteen participating PLHIV and their companions have collaborated with Slash & Parallel to share their unique stories through artworks shaped by a layered approach to scent — top notes, heart notes and base notes. These creations allow the spirit and resilience of PLHIV to emanate into communities, challenging perceptions, igniting compassion and catalyzing transformations that extend beyond the exhibition frame.
Complementing these works are bespoke contributions from Hong Kong poet Lut Ming, internationally renowned local artist Trevor Yeung and Hong Kong-born Indian Filipino artist Sharu Binnong Sikdar. Together, they compose a multisensory argument: when care circulates, stigma fades.
Supported by grant funding from Gilead Sciences, Inc. Gilead Sciences, Inc. has had no input into the development or content of these materials.
《Emanate》Exhibition Details
Exhibition Period：
November 28 to December 7, 2025
Opening Hours：
11:00 am – 9:00 pm daily
Location：
Wyndham Social (33 Wyndham Street, Central)
Free admission for exhibition
Public Programs
Taboocha takes audiences through a unique kombucha tasting journey, showcasing how the flavour profile of this all-natural fermented tea magically evolves over time as live SCOBY transforms the sugar and tea solution. Participants also have the opportunity to infuse their own kombucha according to their emotions at the time.
Date：
3rd Dec, 2025（Wed）
Time：
6:00 – 6:45pm | 7:00 – 7:45pm
Venue：
Wyndham Social (33 Wyndham Street, Central)
Join us for an introspective Room Spray Workshop, where personal narrative of your emotions and experiences transforms into a scent. With over 80 handpicked fragrances, each bottle is uniquely labeled with a code, characters and note family, allowing you to connect with scents based purely on your feelings — no names, just pure essence.
Guided by the talented artists from Slash & Parallel, you’ll explore fragrance categories that resonate with your memories and values. Whether you’re seeking a scent that evokes childhood nostalgia or embodies your current journey, we’re here to help you discover the perfect match.
At the end of the workshop, you’ll create your very own personalized room spray, capturing the essence of your story. Don’t miss this opportunity to craft a unique olfactory experience that reflects who you are!
Date：
6th Dec, 2025（Sat）
Time：
2:00 – 3:00pm | 3:00 – 4:00pm
Venue：
Wyndham Social (33 Wyndham Street, Central)
The final workshop of our exhibition events, “Chakai,” where we invite you to immerse yourself in a mindful tea drinking experience. Echoing the poem “Dinner” by Lut Ming, this session encourages you to take a moment to ground yourself, embracing the subtle moments in life that often go unnoticed.
As you sip your tea, allow yourself to reflect on the themes of love and care that enrich our lives. This workshop will guide you in gentle self-reflection, fostering appreciation for the simple yet profound experiences that shape our journey.
Come, share in this serene atmosphere, and connect with others as we celebrate the beauty of mindfulness and the warmth of community. Let’s take this opportunity to slow down, reflect, and nurture our spirits together.
Date：
6th Dec, 2025（Sat）
Time：
4:00 – 5:00pm
Venue：
Wyndham Social (33 Wyndham Street, Central)