This solo exhibition by Hong Kong artist Rolland Cheung sees him breaching the barriers around two-dimensional art by combining resin art, light, motion sensing, sound, and mechanical installations to create an immersive experience that delves into the relationship between humanity and nature. This will also be the largest resin art piece in Hong Kong.
Cheung uses the theme ‘new natural’ to present the idea that humanity and nature are not opposing but rather have the potential to co-create. Humans have an innate sense of reverence for the unknown forces that surround us, such as the awe-inspiring vastness and power of mountains and rivers, and also how unpredictable and uncontrollable they are. Using resin, Cheung captures the flow of colour pigments before they solidify, the random appearance of air bubbles, random cracks that occur in the process of creation, and more – all so-called ‘imperfections’ that tell a story of time.
This exhibition, named ‘New Natural’, features the debut of 10 new artworks by Cheung. As a resin artist and an interior designer, he is able to craft the atmosphere, ambience, and artistic experience using motion sensors, where visitors can interact with and immerse themselves into each exhibit. Work your way through the giant colourful artworks that resemble ice glaciers at times, and sand dunes in others. Cheung’s piece entitled A Tree is the largest in the show, measuring six by four metres, so don’t miss it in the corner.
Visit the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre from May 9 to June 2 to see ‘New Natural: Rolland Cheung Solo Exhibition’.
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