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100 x 100 cm | 39 x 39 in
2026

Urban Coast is a monumental, large-scale study that spent months in development, shifting Tony Cheng’s focus toward the intimidating, regal power of Hong Kong Island from an elevated perspective 400 meters above the ground. While popular imagination often views the island's corporate headquarters as the singular heart of the city's wealth, Cheng's vantage point revealed that it is the vast body of water, rather than the skyline, that truly dominates the landscape. The artwork beautifully balances complex, meticulous architectural linework with a deeply atmospheric color palette. The sky and harbor are enveloped in a majestic screen-printed purple, evoking a sense of sovereignty and scale. Anchoring the lower portion of the canvas is a traditional oriental wave pattern on the water, heavily punctuated by prominent, vertical lines in shimmering gold. This choice of materials establishes a deliberate dialogue between ancient luxury and modern economic might. By contrasting the rigid, overwhelming density of the concrete grid with the fluid, gold-gilded rhythms of the sea, Urban Coast successfully captures a coastal metropolis defined by its timeless, opulent relationship with its harbor.
