Cheung Tsz Hin: moments in layered motions

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Contemporary by Angela Li is proud to present solo exhibition of Cheung Tsz Hin, “moments in layered motion”, featuring his recent works created in the last year. Cheung’s paintings breathe life into a range of subjects drawn from everyday existence, such as plants, children, and pillows. Each subject is meticulously crafted, reflecting the artist’s accumulated sensations and thoughts. According to Cheung, his artwork focuses the energy on diverse emotions from the inner states of mind. The exhibition reception will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 14 March 2024, with the artist present. The exhibition will remain on view until 20 April 2024.

Cheung Tsz Hin’s instinctive and sensory-driven approach to colour captures floating light and plundering shadows. He adeptly captures the evanescent beauty of everyday moments that often arise and vanish quickly. The interplay of colours and lines is iconic in Cheung’s style, and the portrayal of light and shadow reflects his personal touch. These elements display his unique perceptions and experiences. Cheung’s use of colors and his skillful capture of sunlight demonstrates his sensitivity to the ephemeral beauty of nature. Guided by nimble strokes, these elements flow with fluidity, appearing as spirited lines and mellowing colours—like fleeting snapshots of moments from the artist’s life.

The concept of memories goes beyond the traditional understanding, and the depth of it depends on the freshness of each recollection. As seen in Cheung’s paintings, the underlying colours sometimes show through from the overlapping strokes, expresses how he notices certain memories can linger in different level of our consciousness over time. The canvases through Cheung’s depiction intertwine memories and perceptions, creating a lasting testament to life experiences. These accumulative layers profoundly capture the essence of the artist, attesting to the richness of his enthusiasm.

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Cheung Tsz Hin (b. 1987, Hong Kong) obtained his Bachelor of Integrated BBA (minor in Fine Arts) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2010, and a Master of Fine Arts in Taiwan in 2014. Cheung has taken part in an artist in residency programme held by Listhus SES in Iceland in 2018. His works have been featured in solo and group exhibitions in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Iceland, including spinelessly ploughing (Contemporary by Angela Li, Hong Kong, 2022), the garden i still vaguely remember (UNSCHEDULED, Contemporary by Angela Li, Hong Kong, 2021), Ólafsfjör›ur: Phase 2 (Sansiao Gallery, Hong Kong, 2019), Stundum (Listhus Artspace, Ólafsfjör›ur, Iceland , 2018), No Neverland (Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong, 2017), Art as Social Interaction—Hong Kong/ Taiwan Exchange (The Pier-2 Art Center, B7 Warehouse, Taiwan, 2015).  He is currently holding a solo exhibition, shivering glow, I shiver and glow at Contemporary by Angela Li.