Created By
Wai Hong
Ink and color
Curator
Luke Chapman
In the Moonlight Series, Hong Wai creates expansive works that evoke the serene beauty of a forest bathed in the soft glow of the moon. The delicate, labyrinthine lines sketched by the artist reveal the intricate textures of tree bark, transforming each canvas into a mesmerizing tapestry reminiscent of lacework. This enchanting interplay of forms and light invites viewers into a sanctuary of silent contemplation, where spiritual exploration meets the desire to transcend the limitations of existence. The misty darkness that envelops the scenes encourages nocturnal meditation, allowing the full depth of the Moonlight series to unfold as a reflection on nature's mysteries and the profound connections between the earthly and the ethereal. Through this series, Hong Wai invites us to embrace the quiet beauty of the night and consider our place within its vastness.
Moonlight Series In this series, expansive works capture a forest under the tender embrace of the moon’s pearly light, dissolving into misty darkness that invites nocturnal meditation. Hong Wai sketches delicate, labyrinthine lines, revealing the mysterious textures of tree bark. These interwoven threads weave an enchanting complexity and vibrant dance of forms and lights, like intricate lacework. Each large canvas opens a sanctuary of silent contemplation, where spiritual quest intertwines with the desire to transcend finitude. It is within this veil of moonlight that the full depth of Hong Wai's Moonlight series unfolds.
Created By
Wai Hong
Framed
58 x 95 cm | 23 x 37 in
2024
