The Transmission / Hong-Kong

Before modern football in the 19th century, ancient civilizations had their own versions. Cuju from China, dating to the Han Dynasty, is recognised by FIFA as the earliest form.

The Transmission depicts two children playing cuju.

Whileholding a cuju ball in one hand, the girl extends her other hand to help her fallen playmate to get up.

This simple gesture embodies the values of trust and support. By juxtaposing the ancient game with a modern stadium, the sculpture highlights the enduring heritage of sports and contemporary aspirations while reminding us of atimeless truth: the present and the future emerge from the legacy of the past.