Created By
Hong Wai
Ink and color on golden Xuan paper on board
Curator
Artbridger Curator
HONG Wai's "Hong Kong Express 1987 Glamor I" is a mesmerizing blend of history and contemporary artistry, showcasing a delicate balance between structure and fluidity. The intricate detailing of the bodice speaks to the artist's technical prowess, while the flowing ink drips evoke a sense of movement and transformation. By incorporating traditional Chinese ink techniques, HONG elevates a simple garment study into a profound exploration of cultural identity and artistic evolution, inviting viewers to ponder the intersections of tradition and modernity within the realm of fashion and performance art.
"1987 Glamour I" (2025) is a striking composition executed on golden Xuan paper that depicts a theatrical black dress rendered in traditional Chinese ink. The garment, suspended in space without a figure, features an intricately detailed bodice with a geometric pattern reminiscent of studded embellishments or sequins. The full skirt dissolves into dramatic ink drips and washes that cascade down the paper, creating a sense of movement and ethereal transformation. The work combines precise architectural detail in the structured bodice with loose, expressive brushwork in the skirt's treatment. Traditional Chinese characters and red seal marks appear at the top of the composition, while the artist's signature and seal anchor the lower left corner, connecting contemporary subject matter with classical artistic conventions.
Created By
Hong Wai
95 x 62 cm | 37 x 24 in
2025
