Created By
William Tong
Mixed media sclupture
Curator
Luke Chapman
William Tong's "Ocean Sunfish (曼波號)" from the Temphouse series is a masterful testament to the art of transformation and renewal. Tong's adept manipulation of materials creates a visual dialogue between decay and resilience, inviting viewers to ponder the intricate balance between fragility and endurance in our built environments. The juxtaposition of the weathered vessel form with the delicate skeletal structure speaks to the artist's nuanced exploration of memory and impermanence, underscoring the profound beauty that can emerge from the passage of time. Through this evocative sculpture, Tong prompts us to reflect on the transient nature of existence and the enduring human capacity for resilience amidst the ebb and flow of history.
Temphouse (Archaic Vessel) manifests as a layered construction, a composite form suggesting both a dwelling in disrepair and a nautical vessel weathered by time. The work is characterized by its patinated surfaces, achieved through Tong's distinctive process of material accumulation and alteration. A skeletal structure provides the underlying framework, exposing the inherent fragility and suggestive strength of human-made environments. The sculpture occupies a conceptual space between tangible reality and ephemeral memory, evoking a sense of impermanence and provisional existence within the currents of history.
Created By
William Tong
50 x 57 cm | 20 x 22 in
36 cm | 14 in
2020
