More Dim Sum

The chromatic interplay here is particularly compelling: those deep crimson interventions and navy depths create a nocturnal symphony, while the "852" marker - Hong Kong's telephonic signature - grounds us firmly in the territory's identity. Lietti's genius manifests in how he's transformed the rigid geometry of Hong Kong's architectural vernacular into something more organic, more beatnik, if you will. The "MORE DIM SUM" inscription isn't merely playful - it's a cultural timestamp, a nod to the city's perpetual hunger for both tradition and innovation. The textural variations - those dots cascading down the scarlet facade, the window-like apertures creating their own urban poetry - speak to Lietti's understanding of how cities are read not just visually, but tactilely. The composition achieves what I'd call a 'controlled chaos,' reminiscent of the city's own organized frenzy. This piece, emerging from the same celebrated series as his Louis Vuitton Pacific Place commissions, demonstrates why Lietti's work resonates so profoundly with collectors who seek to capture Hong Kong's essence. Through Artbridger, we're able to facilitate commissioned pieces from this series, allowing collectors to possess their own fragment of Lietti's Hong Kong symphony. The resin finish adds that final layer of contemplation - like looking at the city through a rain-streaked window at midnight, when the lights blur and the buildings become fluid, malleable things. It's Hong Kong as fever dream, as memory, as perpetual possibility.

Created By

Francesco Lietti