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50 x 50 cm | 20 x 20 in
2024

Cool Reflection serves as a profound conceptual inquiry into the printmaking ethos, driven by Tony Cheng's desire to explore the endless visual possibilities hidden within a single image. Embracing the creative "what if," Cheng recreates his complex study of two iconic Hong Kong skyline locations mirrored directly against one another. Rather than leaving an image static, this variation reimagines the composite landscape under a completely transformed atmosphere. The sky is dominated by a screen-printed check pattern of pastel pink, cool blue, and subtle purple tones. This soft geometric grid pulses gently against the intricate, precise linework of the city, bringing a mellow yet passionate beauty to Cheng’s lifelong fascination with horizon scenery. By embedding the rigid, mirrored architecture within a calm, pastel canopy, Cool Reflection captures a quiet, nostalgic essence of the metropolis, offering a serene and comforting alternative to the city's usual relentless energy.
