BEYOND CHAOS

Period: Aug 16 - Sep 24, 2024

Venue: The Gallery, Hong Kong Art School, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Curatorial Statement: The "Endless" photography series transcends its surface-level depiction, becoming a poignant metaphor for the imprints and disappearance of memory. The photographs of tree bark reveal a weathered, textured surface akin to the wrinkles of a centenarian. These ancient, scarred exteriors carry the weight of time, with each crack and groove serving as a testament to the tree's enduring life cycle. This duality mirrors the human experience, where we strive to maintain resilience in the face of life’s inevitable cycles of birth, aging, illness, and death.

The fallen sawdust and discarded bark symbolize these endings while also signifying the beginnings of new growth. The series concludes with vibrant, smooth tree barks that radiate a sense of hopeful potential. This juxtaposition invites reflection on the eternal rhythms of life, where every ending carries the seeds of a new chapter.

Artworks: Photography

• "Stringent": 2023, Inkjet Print on Archival Paper, 700 x 470mm (each); 1050mmx 700mm (each)
• "Dust in the Wind": 2023, Inkjet Print on Matte Paper, 250 x 250mm (each)
• "Rebirth": 2024, Inkjet Print on Rice Paper, 1200mm x 400mm (each)