The project Repairing Broken Objects: Bamboo Scaffolding delves into the craftsmanship surrounding bamboo scaffolding in Hong Kong, a traditional technique that has gradually been rendered obsolete over the years.

Using bamboo and splints, workers expertly tie sticks together, securing knots at the nodes as they scale skyscrapers with agility. These structures rise along buildings—or even on uneven ground—wrapping wounded objects like cocoons, awaiting repair. Bamboo scaffolding, valued for its low cost, lightness, and availability, has long been integral to Hong Kong’s construction. Yet, as metal scaffolding replaces it to meet international standards, this craft is disappearing. Since 2022, I have documented over 100 scaffoldings, capturing their fleeting presence. This transition not only erases a tradition but also raises questions: What remains when scaffolding no longer fixes? Is it a barrier, a warning, an artefact of an intangible culture? Through studying and re-drawing knots onto bamboo paper, my work focuses on the human touch within this structured chaos. By preserving these techniques, I aim to reveal the balance and craftsmanship behind a vanishing practice.