HSIAO CHIN: From Eternal Garden to the Bright Side
WHAT
This memorial exhibition pays homage to the life and artistic brilliance of the Chinese painter, delving into the transformative period of the 1990s that represented the pinnacle of his artistic development. The exhibition showcases a collection of works that eloquently depict his profound journey from grief and loss to personal salvation and enlightenment. Through a retrospective lens, viewers are able to witness the profound layers of meaning and symbolism that are deeply rooted in his exploration of Buddhist philosophy.
WHY
Every brushstroke in the artist’s vibrant and colourful artworks serves as a conduit, transmuting universal vibrations into vivid visual expressions. Through his art, he invites viewers to embrace his optimistic worldview and profound love for life, as the vibrant colours and flowing lines resonate with their own sense of rhythm and ignite a poetic imagination of the infinite. His paintings balance Taoist dualism, harmonising void and substance, movement and stillness, and strength and fragility. Inspired by the teachings of the Heart Sutra, his calligraphic brushstrokes embody the essence of Chi, the intangible life force of the universe.