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35 x 50 cm | 14 x 20 in
2023

A Vintage Touch is a deeply personal masterpiece within Tony Cheng’s oeuvre, layering the iconic red, white, and blue nylon-canvas pattern of 1970s and 80s Hong Kong over a precise, linear architectural drawing of the city. While this tri-color striped pattern is universally recognized as a symbol of Hong Kong's industrious grit, it holds a far more intimate, historical meaning for Cheng. It traces back to his early childhood in the 1980s spent living with his grandparents; later, whenever he visited from the UK, his bed was always covered in this comforting, familiar nylon-canvas material. Developed during a pivotal period of convalescence while Cheng was recuperating from injuries, the studio became a space for deep reminiscence. This forced pause allowed him to reflect on his roots and conceptualize innovative ways to merge nostalgic material memories with contemporary fine art techniques. By juxtaposing the grand, monumental scale of Victoria Harbour with the humble, domestic warmth of his grandparents’ home, A Vintage Touch serves as a poignant visual bridge between past and present, transforming a collective cultural emblem into a private sanctuary of healing and belonging.
