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Hong Kong through Tommy Fung‘s eyes is much more fun and exciting than to the typical observer. He masterfully plays with buildings, people, transport and nature in a surrealistic way that reimagines the Asian city as a creation of his imagination.

Upon return to his native Hong Kong, this Venezuela-raised graphic designer and photographer noticed that people seem oddly unhappy and anxious, so he decided to inject a little bit of light humor into the complex and dynamic life of Hong Kong and present it from another perspective. Fung, who goes by the nickname SurrealHK on social media, tells jokes with his whimsical images and often appears as a subject in his own work. He also uses his artwork and influence on Instagram to draw attention to environmental problems, such as marine pollution, social issues and critique local politics. But foremost, he helps the world to discover the beauty and diversity of Hong Kong while encouraging locals to reinvent things that they’ve already become desensitized to.

Once he develops an idea in his mind, he photographs and edits the bend-minding images himself. Each image is composed of two or three pieces and takes at least six hours to edit.

Scroll through his gallery to get a fresh and playful perspective on Hong Kong.

More info: Instagram | Facebook

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How The Average Waiting Time For Public Housing In Hong Kong Really Looks Like

How The Average Waiting Time For Public Housing In Hong Kong Really Looks Like

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That Uncomfortable Moment When A Stranger Sits Next To You When There Are Plenty Seats

That Uncomfortable Moment When A Stranger Sits Next To You When There Are Plenty Seats

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This Year The Fire Dragon Dance Is More Intense Than Ever!

This Year The Fire Dragon Dance Is More Intense Than Ever!

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No Matter How Colorful They Are, After Subdivided Flats Into Rooms, They Are Just Tiny Dark Cubicles That People Call Home

No Matter How Colorful They Are, After Subdivided Flats Into Rooms, They Are Just Tiny Dark Cubicles That People Call Home

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Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree True Identity

Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree True Identity

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She Gets So Into In Her Painting... Literally!

She Gets So Into In Her Painting... Literally!

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I Said Let's Go To Eat At ICC, Not Eat ICC!

I Said Let's Go To Eat At ICC, Not Eat ICC!

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Daria B
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I suspect there might be an actual pun in this caption. If someone here speaks one of the Chinese languages, I would appreciate your feedback.

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Vertical City

Vertical City

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Hello please don't judge
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

anyone imagining how fun that would be if you added water and turned it into a slide or is that just me?

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The Best Seats To Watch The Lunar New Year Fireworks Display

The Best Seats To Watch The Lunar New Year Fireworks Display

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It Is Said That The Bigger The Golden Pig, The Greater The Fortune Will Bring. Who Wants It?

It Is Said That The Bigger The Golden Pig, The Greater The Fortune Will Bring. Who Wants It?

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Take A Closer Look Of Victoria Harbour On Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Take A Closer Look Of Victoria Harbour On Hong Kong Observation Wheel

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That Would Be Me If I Was The Pilot

That Would Be Me If I Was The Pilot

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those holes are made so dragons can fly from the mountains to the ocean :)

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#16

Christmas Is Coming For You

Christmas Is Coming For You

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This New Mural Is Simply Irresistible

This New Mural Is Simply Irresistible

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Land Reclamation? Let's Build A Spaceship And Live In The Space Like Macross (Robotech)

Land Reclamation? Let's Build A Spaceship And Live In The Space Like Macross (Robotech)

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What Everyone Would Like To Do When Stuck In Traffic Jam

What Everyone Would Like To Do When Stuck In Traffic Jam

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To Be Part Of The Fire Dragon Dance, You Must Be Fireproof! 

To Be Part Of The Fire Dragon Dance, You Must Be Fireproof! 

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#23

The New Triple-Decker Bus Is Now On Service! Do You Dare?

The New Triple-Decker Bus Is Now On Service! Do You Dare?

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Mikaela Stewart
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna be on the top xD... I'm gonna be watching the top get sliced off by bridges

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The Super Typhoon Mangkhut Is Gone, So Are 15000 Trees (At Least)

The Super Typhoon Mangkhut Is Gone, So Are 15000 Trees (At Least)

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Ged Maybury
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Goodbye, trees, and thanks for all the Oxygen. (Quick! plant more!!)

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Let's Build A Bright Future Together

Let's Build A Bright Future Together

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Hello please don't judge
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we might have to do that soon if we continue at this rate! The governments need to start listening and looking our world is going to trash and there is no planet b ! But beautiful photo!!!

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The Ferry Ride Has Never Been That Exciting

The Ferry Ride Has Never Been That Exciting

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This Must Be The Fastest Taxi In The Town

This Must Be The Fastest Taxi In The Town

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Given Hong Kong's traffic... Not sure this will he'll get you there faster

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Winter Is Here!

Winter Is Here!

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Let's Put A Smile On That Traffic

Let's Put A Smile On That Traffic

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Tomorrow morning I Just Want An Egg Tart For Breakfast

Tomorrow morning I Just Want An Egg Tart For Breakfast

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mum ate an egg tart in HK thinking it was a lemon tart. I've never forgotten the horrified look on her face, I thought she had just been grabbed under the table or something!

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This Is What Happen When You Want A Cute And Cool Motorcycle

This Is What Happen When You Want A Cute And Cool Motorcycle

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I'm Not Sure If My Heart Can Handle It

I'm Not Sure If My Heart Can Handle It

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if there are no ups and downs in your life youre dead so GET THE FRIG ON AND STOP BEING A WUSS

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Merry Christmas Ho Ho Hoo

Merry Christmas Ho Ho Hoo

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

mine mine mine mine mine mine mine mine (insert image of Nemo's gulls but people)

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Neon Signs Are Disappearing One By One In Hong Kong... Will We See Them In The Future?

Neon Signs Are Disappearing One By One In Hong Kong... Will We See Them In The Future?

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This Cargo Ship Is Not Only Delivering Containers...

This Cargo Ship Is Not Only Delivering Containers...

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#37

Let's Add A Little Drama To The Ferry Ride Across Victoria Harbour!

Let's Add A Little Drama To The Ferry Ride Across Victoria Harbour!

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The Arrival... Of Summer

The Arrival... Of Summer

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Is It Air Pollution Or Just Hungry Ghost Festival?

Is It Air Pollution Or Just Hungry Ghost Festival?

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Am I Living In A Dream? Well, There's Only One Way To Find Out

Am I Living In A Dream? Well, There's Only One Way To Find Out

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Even Spider-Man Is Helping Before The Imminent arrival Of The Super Typhoon

Even Spider-Man Is Helping Before The Imminent arrival Of The Super Typhoon

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Waiting For The Bus At Night During Hungry Ghost Festival

Waiting For The Bus At Night During Hungry Ghost Festival

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Incredible! What A Way To Get Stuck In Traffic!

Incredible! What A Way To Get Stuck In Traffic!

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What I Learned From Blade Runner Is... Don't Invest In The Tire Business

What I Learned From Blade Runner Is... Don't Invest In The Tire Business

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The Coolest Ferry Ride Ever!

The Coolest Ferry Ride Ever!

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If Hk Has Shortage Of Land Then Why The Government Is Deliberately Underestimating The Development Potential Of Brownfield Sites?

If Hk Has Shortage Of Land Then Why The Government Is Deliberately Underestimating The Development Potential Of Brownfield Sites?

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Bargain At Mongkok's Ladies Market Is... Infinity War!

Bargain At Mongkok's Ladies Market Is... Infinity War!

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It Really Doesn't Matter If You Ride It With Empty Stomach Or Not  空唔空肚玩最後都一樣 . #rollercoaster #creativecloud_reimagine #loop

It Really Doesn't Matter If You Ride It With Empty Stomach Or Not 
空唔空肚玩最後都一樣
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Daria B
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually took a ride like that in Lotte World in Seoul. Not for me. And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor... Shall be lifted—nevermore!

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The New 9 Seats Taxi Is Available Now

The New 9 Seats Taxi Is Available Now

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