Created By
Hong Wai
Ink and color on golden Xuan paper on wood
Curator
Artbridger Curator
In "Hong Kong Express 1987 Glamor II," HONG Wai's meticulous balance of architectural precision and flowing brushwork captures the essence of an iconic stage costume with a modern twist. The intricate bodice's luxurious patterns and the cascading ink washes of the skirt evoke a sense of movement and transformation, blurring the lines between tradition and contemporary expression. HONG's strategic placement of traditional Chinese characters and red seals within the composition further amplifies the piece's cultural significance, inviting viewers to contemplate the intersection of history, performance, and artistic innovation.
"1987 Glamor II" is a striking composition executed on golden Xuan paper that depicts a theatrical dress rendered in traditional Chinese ink. The garment, suspended in space without a figure, features an intricately detailed bodice with a pattern suggestive of luxurious embellishments. 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 corner, connecting contemporary subject matter with classical artistic conventions.
Created By
Hong Wai
33 x 33 cm | 13 x 13 in
50 x 50 cm
2025
