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43 x 63 cm | 17 x 25 in
2024

Below the Lion Rock is an exquisite eleven-layer screen print that operates at the intersection of geographical precision, personal heritage, and collective cultural identity. The artwork takes its title from the legendary Hong Kong drama and anthem, a song universally recognized as a symbol of the city's enduring resilience and community grit. Cheng masterfully depicts the iconic silhouette of Lion Rock mountain overlooking the bustling district of Wong Tai Sin. Through a deliberate matrix of layered grayscale tones, he constructs a dense, complex urban landscape that represents the grounded reality of the neighborhood below. This monochromatic foundation is dramatically broken by a radiant, vibrant yellow sky—a specific color choice chosen by Cheng to honor the sacred locality named after the Great Immortal Wong, whose family name directly translates to "Yellow." The yellow skyline is heavily stylized with an intricate pattern consisting of a vintage Hong Kong trademark emblem, marrying civic history with fine printmaking. Cutting through this intense warmth is a deliberate splash of rich, jade green, serving as a direct visual representation of the historic temple's distinctive architectural rooftops. Produced in an exclusive edition of 18, Below the Lion Rock is a triumphant, tech-infused homage to a historic district, beautifully transforming a collective symbol of cultural pride into a glowing, harmonious visual sanctuary.
