Nicole Wong: Once It Sets
WHAT
Known for her exploration of material transformation, the young Hong Kong artist (b.1990) focuses on the potential of change in natural and artificial crystalline solids. The exhibition delves into how structure and energy evolve in states of transition. Her works include ‘The Definition of Rain’ (2024), where binary code is represented through opal and glass beads, which explore the intersection of language, meaning, and natural phenomena. The presentation invites a dialogue on the constant evolution of meaning, parallel to transformations in nature and materials.
WHY
The artist’s innovative use of technology and physical elements challenges perceptions of authenticity and transformation, inviting viewers to reflect on the porous boundary between nature, the self, and artificial constructs. With a deep philosophical inquiry, the exhibition beckons us to reconsider the constant evolution of language and its connections to our shifting world.