METAMORPHOSIS
群展 | 策展人:馬崑傑
A Group Exhibition curated by Ben Ma
04.15 – 06. 01. 2023
Tuesday to Sunday 13:00-18:00
(Wednesday and Sunday by appointment only)
Metamorphosis is the most profound of all acts.
The theme of “Metamorphosis” is a celebration of the transformative power of art, featuring pieces that explore the concept of change, growth, and evolution.
Opus 130 gallery is pleased to present “Metamorphosis”, an exhibition of selected works by a group of five Hong Kong-based artists. Each artist present a series of paintings that explore the concepts of rebirth, renewal, as well as the challenges and struggles inherent in the metamorphosis process.
This exhibition invites visitors to embrace change and transformation as natural and necessary parts of life. As you journey through the exhibition, you will encounter a diverse array of artistic mediums and styles, each telling a unique story of metamorphosis.
ARTISTS:
馬崑傑 Ben Ma
Driven by his passion in Chinese culture, art and philosophy, Ben celebrates the beauty of life and the inevitable conflicts arise from within. Ben’s work explores aesthetic ambiguity and classic visual narratives with oriental cultural undertones; deploying freely both Western and Chinese ink wash painting techniques in an intriguing blend of abstraction, minimalism and lyricism. Ben’s work encompasses the artist’s lifelong pursuit of art as a means to truth, knowledge and spirituality.
Ben’s work in the realm of painting, fine art photography and design is collected internationally. He is the Founder and Director of Opus 130 Gallery, Opus 2 Private Art Club, the Hong Kong Visual Arts and Culture Society, and Artcollectthelist.com
From left to right (clockwise):
1. “Lonely Panda”
Oil on Canvas
50cm x 40cm
2. “Giant Panda National Park”
Oil on Canvas
40cm x 30cm
3. “Untitled”
Oil on Canvas
40 cm x 30cm
4. “Kunlun Shan” (Shan Hai Jing) – Arrived. Finally
Oil on Linen
50 cm x 40cm
黃愉澄 Wong Yu Ching, Florence
Florence’s distinctive whimsical imagery fuse elements from pop surrealism, mythology and feminism. Her work explores the complex interplay between human, nature and the universe with emotional aesthetic of dream-like pastorals and Chinese folklore.
Florence has held many solo and group exhibitions and her art and design work have been featured and collected worldwide. She graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a degree in Fashion Design.
Florence is represented by Opus 130 Gallery.
From left to right (clockwise):
1. “Bella and Friends”
Gouache on Watercolour Paper
80cm x 55cm Framed
2. “The Alien Goddess”
Acrylic on Canvas
30cm x 40cm
3. “Transformation”
Oil on Canvas
30cm x 40cm
4. “Pink”
Oil on Canvas
30 cm x 40cm
5. “Metamorphosis”
Oil on Canvas
50 cm x 60cm
6. “Evolution”
Oil on Canvas
43 cm x 43cm Wood Frame
何祖琳 He Zulin
Born in northern China 1994, He Zulin lives and works in Hong Kong, she finished her Foundation studies at University of Arts London Camberwell college and continued her study in BA fine art at Central Saint Martins.
The most recent work of the artist draw inspirations from memes culture. As an enthusiast herself, the artist wishes to explore the psychosocial complex of memes through art. By adding a few words in the painting, it may invoke a whole new universe of feelings. It could be playful, romantic or uncanny but most importantly, it only speaks to like-minded people. Through her work, the artist wishes to create a spiritual landscape to lay her emotions, or maybe yours. Like poetry, every work of hers embodies a state of mind that cannot be addressed directly but can only be alluded to.
From left to right (clockwise):
1. “I am a social vegan, I avoid meet “
Acrylic on Canvas
150cm x 150cm
2. “Low-key Buddist”
Acrylic on Canvas
170cm x 150cm
斑吳羿䝼 Jessica Ng-Panikkar
Jessica Ng-Panikkar’s work explores memory, myth-making, fairy tale and Jungian archetypes. Drawing inspiration from her experience in classical singing and traditional Chinese painting, Jessica embraces the power of immediacy through expressive mark-making.
Jessica’s process is informed by the interplay of primal forces within the innocence of childhood. Her current fascination lies in exploring the concept of the “beast in the nursery”, often blending elements of the uncanny, the savage, and the tender in her imagery.
From left to right (clockwise):
1. “Cone”
Acrylic on Plexiglas
20cm x 27cm
2. “Lamia I”
Acrylic on Plexiglas
20cm x 22cm
3. “Lamia II”
Acrylic on Plexiglas
20cm x 27cm
勞子妍 Christy Lo
Drawing her inspiration from the natural world and animals, Christy’s artworks showcase her deep connection to the environment and her appreciation for the world’s beauty and complexity.
Her creations are often influenced by her love for animals and her desire to raise awareness about their protection. She is constantly reflecting on how she can use her skills and talents to make a positive impact on society.
Christy has a background in design and completed her studies at the School of Design, HKPolyU.
From top to bottom:
1. “Untitled 1 of 3”
Oil on Canvas
40cm x 30cm
2. “Untitled 2 of 3”
Oil on Canvas
40cm x 30cm
3. “Untitled 3 of 3”
Oil on Canvas
40cm x 30cm