Created By
Chi Ching Tony Cheng
Indian Ink and Serigraphy on Paper
Curator
Luke Chapman
What's particularly striking is how Cheng has managed to capture both the monumental scale of TST's architecture and its more ephemeral qualities – the way light plays across the harbor, how the buildings seem to float between the geometric sky and their watery reflections. It's a piece that rewards both immediate appreciation and longer contemplation, revealing new details and relationships with each viewing.The work perfectly captures Cheng's sophisticated understanding of Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) waterfront, demonstrating his mastery of combining traditional architectural drawing with contemporary printmaking techniques. The geometric pattern of fading blue squares in the sky creates a hypnotic backdrop that seems to pulse with urban energy, while simultaneously evoking a sense of digital pixelation – a clever commentary perhaps on Hong Kong's position as a technological hub. Cheng's decision to screen print this pattern shows a deliberate marriage of old and new techniques that mirrors the city's own evolution. The architectural rendering of TST's skyline in precise analytical ink demonstrates Cheng's technical proficiency, but it's his treatment of the vertical lines that truly elevates the piece. These bold strokes – particularly those in vibrant pink – slice through the cloud formations like beams of light, creating a dynamic visual rhythm that energizes the entire composition. The reflections in the harbor waters below are particularly masterful. Cheng allows the rigid architectural forms to dissolve into more abstract linear elements, punctuated by small bursts of color – teals, pinks, yellows – that dance along the water's surface. This interplay between precision and fluidity speaks to Hong Kong's character as a city of perpetual transition. The composition itself tells the story of modern Hong Kong – structured yet dynamic, traditional yet innovative, anchored in history while reaching toward the future. Cheng has created not just a skyline study, but a nuanced portrait of a city in constant dialogue with itself.
The work perfectly captures Cheng's sophisticated understanding of Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) waterfront, demonstrating his mastery of combining traditional architectural drawing with contemporary printmaking techniques. The geometric pattern of fading blue squares in the sky creates a hypnotic backdrop that seems to pulse with urban energy, while simultaneously evoking a sense of digital pixelation – a clever commentary perhaps on Hong Kong's position as a technological hub. Cheng's decision to screen print this pattern shows a deliberate marriage of old and new techniques that mirrors the city's own evolution. The architectural rendering of TST's skyline in precise analytical ink demonstrates Cheng's technical proficiency, but it's his treatment of the vertical lines that truly elevates the piece. These bold strokes – particularly those in vibrant pink – slice through the cloud formations like beams of light, creating a dynamic visual rhythm that energizes the entire composition. The reflections in the harbor waters below are particularly masterful. Cheng allows the rigid architectural forms to dissolve into more abstract linear elements, punctuated by small bursts of color – teals, pinks, yellows – that dance along the water's surface. This interplay between precision and fluidity speaks to Hong Kong's character as a city of perpetual transition.
Created By
Chi Ching Tony Cheng
Shipped In A Crate
50 x 32 cm | 20 x 13 in
2022
