
Created By
洪慧
Ink on silver Xuan paper on wood

Curator
Luke Chapman
In the Secret Boudoir — Vanitas Series, Hong Wai masterfully intertwines the allure of luxury lingerie with the sobering symbolism of Vanitas art. Through delicate ink strokes, the artist imbues lace-adorned undergarments and perfume bottles with a haunting mortality, juxtaposing beauty with impermanence. The collaboration with Aubade elevates these pieces into a realm where art and fashion converge, showcasing a rare fusion of traditional ink techniques with high-end craftsmanship. Hong Wai's exploration of vanity and transience in this series not only captivates the eye but also invites contemplation on the fleeting nature of worldly pleasures.
秘密閨房 - Vanitas 系列洪慧受歐洲的虛空畫(Vanitas)啟發。虛空畫(Vanitas)是一種特別的繪畫類型,多數為靜物畫,於17世紀初在荷蘭興起。通過描繪具有強烈象徵意義的寓言性物品 :例如象徵死亡的骷髏頭,枯萎的花朵則隱喻著衰老…洪慧在這個系列以水墨呈現蕾絲裝飾的內衣、高跟鞋、香水、骷髏等,乍看是迷人,卻都是虛空畫的象徵符號。這些物品的存在提醒觀眾死亡的必然性、時間的流逝、生命、青春和美麗的短暫性。同時,它們也喚起人們對世俗慾望和快樂的意義的思考。這個系列受法國著名品牌Aubade邀請合作聯名,以法國蕾絲和瑞士刺繡工藝, 詮釋洪慧的筆墨,推出Encre de Chine 內衣系列,於歐洲,美國和亞洲推出。Aubade每年都會與一位國際知名的高訂設計師合作,聯名推出特別系列,曾與Karl Lagerfeld, Iris Van Herpen,Christian Lacroix等知名設計師合作。洪慧是唯一一位純藝術家(非設計師)。

Created By
洪慧
Framed
33 x 33 cm | 13 x 13 in
50 x 50 cm
2021