Kate Ouyang
Hong Kong
tong1 fong4
21st February to 12th March 2024
Karin Weber Gallery
Saturday, 24th February 2024, 3-6pm; Artist talk 3-4pm conducted in Cantonese
Karin Weber Gallery is thrilled to announce ‘tong1 fong4’, a group exhibition by five emerging Hong Kong artists, several of whom are collaborating with our gallery for the first time.
‘Tong1 fong4,’ when pronounced in Cantonese, denotes a subdivided flat, a common living arrangement in Hong Kong where locals with limited budget share working or living spaces. It may be a constraint but also serves as catalysts for artists to develop innovative solutions.
Kate Ouyang realized that “home” is more than an apartment, but every item that accompanies our lives. When moving home, it is impossible to take everything with us, so we have to say goodbye to our “home” through decluttering. She fantasizes about turning her home into a stuffed toy, packing it up, and taking it with her. Yo Chow is faced with a considerable amount of disorganized electrical cables at home, prompting her to make creative decisions and resolving to transform these tangled cables into an art installation. Millison Wong has created a mirror that intentionally distorts one’s reflection, offering a unique and unconventional perspective on self-image.
Lee Suet Ying’s works explore the transformative power of found household objects when combined with PU expandable foam. The foam takes on the appearance of mould or even a parasite, growing onto the objects. This unique combination generates a paradoxical experience wherein the familiar becomes simultaneously unfamiliar and comforting, eliciting a range of conflicting emotions.
OrangeTerry’s Off Toilet (1) and (2) illustrate the comical cultural boundaries associated with everyday objects. By removing pipes and toilet paper holders from their natural habitat, his sculptures delve into the intricate relationship between form and function. This exploration challenges conventional notions and humorously highlights the often overlooked cultural significance attached to these objects.
The exhibition is going to be fresh and fun. The five young talents from Hong Kong truly deserve recognition for their remarkable ability to transform ordinary materials like bronze, cable, fabric, foam, and plastic into something extraordinary.
About the Artists:
Kate Ouyang (b. 1996, Hong Kong) obtained her BA in Visual Arts from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2021. She excels at transforming fabric and thread into everyday objects that beautifully capture the essence of Hong Kong through the art of sewing, stitching, and embroidery. Her recent notable exhibitions include ‘A Book Act 2’, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2023), ‘Click…Clatter…Clunk…’, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2022) and ‘A Collection in Two Acts’, Rossi & Rossi, HK (2022).
Lee Suet Ying (Hong Kong) obtained her Master of Visual Arts at Hong Kong Baptist University. She possesses a deep curiosity to explore the concept of territory, reclaimed by nature when left untouched. The core of her artistic practice lies in the organic transformation of materials. Recent exhibitions include ‘Inter.Phase’, by nProjekt, Örö Island, Finland (2022), ‘Non-Solo: Reclaiming Little Things – Lee Suet Ying, in association with John Aiken, Ho Siu Kee, and Jaffa Lam’, by nProjekt, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2021), ‘Guns and Flowers – made in Macau’, theatre visual design and artwork installation, Bankart Station, Yokohama, Japan (2020).
Millison Wong (b. 1995, Hong Kong) obtained her BA in Visual Arts from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2022. She has a deep affection for the art of bronze making and possesses the ability to create intricate installations with remarkable attention to detail. Recent exhibitions include ‘LOVE+ : Awakenings’, Pao Galleries, Hong Kong Arts Centre, HK (2022), ‘Normal Abnormality’ solo exhibition, openground, HK (2022).
OrangeTerry (b. 1995, Hong Kong) obtained a BA in Design from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2015. With formal training in product design, he is versatile in handling projects of various natures, particularly upcycling. Recent exhibitions include ‘Botanical Wonders’, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2023), ‘Canto POP Skate Exhibition’, Soho House, HK (2021), ‘Weave Upon A Time’, The Mills, HK (2021). His work is in the permanent collection of Rimowa, Germany.
Yo Chow (b. 1994, Hong Kong) obtained her BA in Visual Arts from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2020. She possesses remarkable skills in working with a diverse range of materials, including wood, resin, metal, and kinetic art. Recent exhibitions include ‘Time Out’ solo exhibition, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2023), ‘Click…Clatter…Clunk…’, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2022).
Exhibitiontong1 fong4 Date + Time21st February to 12th March 2024 LocationKarin Weber Gallery Opening ReceptionSaturday, 24th February 2024, 3-6pm; Artist talk 3-4pm conducted in Cantonese |
InfoKarin Weber Gallery is thrilled to announce ‘tong1 fong4’, a group exhibition by five emerging Hong Kong artists, several of whom are collaborating with our gallery for the first time. ‘Tong1 fong4,’ when pronounced in Cantonese, denotes a subdivided flat, a common living arrangement in Hong Kong where locals with limited budget share working or living spaces. It may be a constraint but also serves as catalysts for artists to develop innovative solutions. Kate Ouyang realized that “home” is more than an apartment, but every item that accompanies our lives. When moving home, it is impossible to take everything with us, so we have to say goodbye to our “home” through decluttering. She fantasizes about turning her home into a stuffed toy, packing it up, and taking it with her. Yo Chow is faced with a considerable amount of disorganized electrical cables at home, prompting her to make creative decisions and resolving to transform these tangled cables into an art installation. Millison Wong has created a mirror that intentionally distorts one’s reflection, offering a unique and unconventional perspective on self-image. Lee Suet Ying’s works explore the transformative power of found household objects when combined with PU expandable foam. The foam takes on the appearance of mould or even a parasite, growing onto the objects. This unique combination generates a paradoxical experience wherein the familiar becomes simultaneously unfamiliar and comforting, eliciting a range of conflicting emotions. OrangeTerry’s Off Toilet (1) and (2) illustrate the comical cultural boundaries associated with everyday objects. By removing pipes and toilet paper holders from their natural habitat, his sculptures delve into the intricate relationship between form and function. This exploration challenges conventional notions and humorously highlights the often overlooked cultural significance attached to these objects. The exhibition is going to be fresh and fun. The five young talents from Hong Kong truly deserve recognition for their remarkable ability to transform ordinary materials like bronze, cable, fabric, foam, and plastic into something extraordinary. About the Artists: Kate Ouyang (b. 1996, Hong Kong) obtained her BA in Visual Arts from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2021. She excels at transforming fabric and thread into everyday objects that beautifully capture the essence of Hong Kong through the art of sewing, stitching, and embroidery. Her recent notable exhibitions include ‘A Book Act 2’, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2023), ‘Click…Clatter…Clunk…’, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2022) and ‘A Collection in Two Acts’, Rossi & Rossi, HK (2022). Lee Suet Ying (Hong Kong) obtained her Master of Visual Arts at Hong Kong Baptist University. She possesses a deep curiosity to explore the concept of territory, reclaimed by nature when left untouched. The core of her artistic practice lies in the organic transformation of materials. Recent exhibitions include ‘Inter.Phase’, by nProjekt, Örö Island, Finland (2022), ‘Non-Solo: Reclaiming Little Things – Lee Suet Ying, in association with John Aiken, Ho Siu Kee, and Jaffa Lam’, by nProjekt, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2021), ‘Guns and Flowers – made in Macau’, theatre visual design and artwork installation, Bankart Station, Yokohama, Japan (2020). Millison Wong (b. 1995, Hong Kong) obtained her BA in Visual Arts from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2022. She has a deep affection for the art of bronze making and possesses the ability to create intricate installations with remarkable attention to detail. Recent exhibitions include ‘LOVE+ : Awakenings’, Pao Galleries, Hong Kong Arts Centre, HK (2022), ‘Normal Abnormality’ solo exhibition, openground, HK (2022). OrangeTerry (b. 1995, Hong Kong) obtained a BA in Design from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2015. With formal training in product design, he is versatile in handling projects of various natures, particularly upcycling. Recent exhibitions include ‘Botanical Wonders’, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2023), ‘Canto POP Skate Exhibition’, Soho House, HK (2021), ‘Weave Upon A Time’, The Mills, HK (2021). His work is in the permanent collection of Rimowa, Germany. Yo Chow (b. 1994, Hong Kong) obtained her BA in Visual Arts from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2020. She possesses remarkable skills in working with a diverse range of materials, including wood, resin, metal, and kinetic art. Recent exhibitions include ‘Time Out’ solo exhibition, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2023), ‘Click…Clatter…Clunk…’, Karin Weber Gallery, HK (2022). |