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EVENT DESCRIPTION
THE SHOPHOUSE is pleased to co-present with Schoeni Projects, Door to Door, a summer residency programme located in Hong Kong and London. The dual residency is an ongoing exchange of artistic exchange and knowledge production. We are pleased to showcase artworks this Saturday by Olga Grotova and Szelit Cheung after the artists-in-residence in Hong Kong.
Unlike traditional galleries, natural light is one of the key components to creating bright indoor space at THE SHOPHOUSE.
Through using light-sensitive material, Olga Grotova leaves subtle traces of objects on the canvas. The blurry, ambiguous shapes remind of one’s untraceable memories or past. When the objects are forgotten or erased from history, one undergoes the journey of searching on their own.
The voids in Szelit Cheung’s artworks are often deep and complex due to the intricate structure compositions. The stark contrast is created through the dramatic use of light and shadow. When the light peaks through the door, a mysterious sense is invited. One can choose to stay or escape, yet the sense of emptiness will prevail.
