Created By
洪慧
Ink and color
Curator
Luke Chapman
In the Secret Boudoir — Vanitas Series, Hong Wai draws inspiration from the historical European Vanitas paintings, which emerged in the early 17th century in the Netherlands. This series features ink depictions of lace-adorned lingerie, high heels, perfume bottles, and skulls, each serving as symbolic elements that reflect themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the ephemeral nature of beauty and youth. While these objects may initially captivate the viewer, they ultimately prompt a deeper reflection on worldly desires and pleasures. Notably, this series was created in collaboration with the esteemed French brand Aubade, resulting in a unique Encre de Chine lingerie collection that combines Hong Wai’s art with French lace and Swiss embroidery techniques. This collaboration highlights Hong Wai's distinction as the only fine artist invited to partner with Aubade, alongside renowned haute couture designers.
秘密闺房 - Vanitas 系列洪慧受欧洲的虚空画（Vanitas）启发。虚空画（Vanitas）是一种特别的绘画类型，多数为静物画，于17世纪初在荷兰兴起。通过描绘具有强烈象征意义的寓言性物品:例如象征死亡的骷髅头，枯萎的花朵则隐喻着衰老…洪慧在这个系列以水墨呈现蕾丝装饰的内衣、高跟鞋、香水、骷髅等,乍看是迷人，却都是虚空画的象征符号。这些物品的存在提醒观众死亡的必然性、时间的流逝、生命、青春和美丽的短暂性。同时，它们也唤起人们对世俗欲望和快乐的意义的思考。这个系列受法国著名品牌Aubade邀请合作联名,以法国蕾丝和瑞士刺绣工艺, 诠释洪慧的笔墨，推出Encre de Chine 内衣系列,于欧洲,美国和亚洲推出。 Aubade每年都会与一位国际知名的高订设计师合作,联名推出特别系列,曾与Karl Lagerfeld, Iris Van Herpen,Christian Lacroix等知名设计师合作。洪慧是唯一一位纯艺术家(非设计师)。
Created By
洪慧
Framed
55 x 93 cm | 22 x 37 in
2023
