A unique record of lok’s multi screen installation, ‘Faster, Higher’, commissioned to coincide with the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Continuing the artist’s ongoing exploration of the themes of nostalgia and aspiration (frequently articulated through her skilful and evocative deployment opf archive material), this publication encourages the reader to go further and deeper into its subject. Richly illustrated throughout with archive images, screen shots and installation photographers, the book also presents an incisive commentary upon lok’s work, with specially commissioned essays by the critics Adrian Rifkin and Chris Berry.

Book Launch event:
Wednesday 16 September, 6.15pm, Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Coinciding with the second UK presentation of ‘Faster, Higher’ in the exhibition ‘Hit the Ground’ at the Hatton Gallery, Newcastle, as part of the Great North Run Cultural Programme, a book launch and discussion event invites artists susan pui san lok and Vicki Bennett to discuss the use of archive material within their artistic practice, as part of a discussion chaired by Rebecca Shatwell, Director of the AV Festival North East. Books will be available at special discounted price on the evening.