Jake Wong and Alan Cheung: Between us

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In this exhibition, the two artists will explore the theme of relationships, which are inherently inseparable from the human experience. Each artist brings their own perspective into the discussion and uncovered their dual understanding to the concept of relationships.

Jake Wong approaches the topic from a subjective, scientific standpoint, using the concept of “entropy,” a term in Physics to describe an irreversibly increases of systematic chaos, causing a gradual shift from order to disorder, to metaphorically illustrate the various dynamics of human relationships, including their tensions and changes, while reflecting on their endings. When entropy reaches its limit, the result is “heat death.” If the turmoil within any relationship inevitably leads to an end, it prompts a philosophical reflection on the meaning of relationships.

Alan Cheung believes that waiting is an essential element in the continuation of relationships. He uses the metaphor of a house to represent an individual, placing it in unusual environments. The stillness of the interior space creates a subtle contrast with the tumultuous and restlessness external atmosphere, bringing forth an inevitable sense of powerlessness during the waiting process. Cheung’s works capture the emotional transformations and uncertainties that develop in silence during periods of sedimentation, unveiling how relationships evolve over time.

From the foresight of the ending to the unknown in the silence, through paintings, Wong and Cheung each interpret relationships in their eyes.