Sin Sin Man: Back to School

EVENT DESCRIPTION

To be alive is an ongoing learning process. We are all students of life: learning how to be a better person, how to really live beyond surviving. As a self-made woman, Sin Sin Man prefers to learn by plunging directly into what interests her. Fuelled by spirited curiosity, playful creativity, and aesthetic sensibility, she brings her visions to life with discipline and persistence.

Sin Sin Man creates her very own way of living, with her love for art and beauty at its core. She builds her own nest – from Sin Sin Atelier to Sin Sin Fine Art to Villa Sin Sin, curating exhibitions for Hong Kong artists as well as bringing diverse artists from the fringes of the world to Hong Kong. Sharing, and giving back to community is an integral part of her life. A self-learner with all her senses, she feels most alive when she is creating and sharing with other people.

“Back to School” beckons you to open your mind and heart with curiosity to discover more. As Sin Sin embraces change, her work keeps evolving. There are layers to unveil, to ponder, to enjoy in each of Sin Sin’s new artworks in this show. Whether it is paper, canvas, wood or metal, guided by her incredible artistic senses, Sin Sin manages to transform them into playful, and in turn, mysterious works of art. All of which are insightful. All of which are very Sin Sin.

A very personal set of works, as a whole, “Back to School” forms a kind of archive representing twenty years’ life of Sin Sin Man the creator, and the art space Sin Sin Fine Art that she created. Over these years, Sin Sin’s artistic language and symbols emerged – they reflect her sometimes childlike pure spirit, her dare-devil courage in the face of difficulties, and her steadiness in being true to herself – flowing ahead on the paths she created. The results are intriguing and engaging; a committed, and yet unburdened expression that is authentically Sin Sin’s.

Andrea Björsell, Dwi Setianto, Lie Fhung, Roland Hagenberg, Sun Guangyi, Zhang Xiaodong, are among many of Sin Sin’s long-term artists who will share their impressions of Sin Sin’s works through writings, photographs and digital imaging in the eCatalog to mark the 20th anniversary of Sin Sin Fine Art.

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Sin Sin Man is a visionary artist who creates beautiful and inspiring works of art that seek to elevate and enrich our daily lives. With a philosophy that centers around the five essentials of life - clothing, food, shelter, transportation, and the natural elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth - Sin Sin Man’s work aims to help people achieve greater balance and harmony with the natural world.

Throughout her career, Sin Sin Man has created an impressive body of work that reflects her boundless inspiration and love for textile and three-dimensional shapes. Her signature style is characterized by elegant silhouettes with unexpected details that showcase her unique vision. She has collaborated with skilled craftspeople all over the world, incorporating their techniques and materials into her own designs with a contemporary twist.

In 1998, Sin Sin Man opened her own atelier in a four-story building from the 1930s in On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong. Her atelier became a platform for creative minds from all over the world, showcasing wearable art and promoting the belief that art should be present in every aspect of our lives. In addition to her atelier, Sin Sin Man built three state-of-the-art villas in Bali to create a well-balanced life between the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong and the contemplative quiet in Bali.

Sin Sin Man’s love for Indonesian contemporary artists inspired her to establish Sin Sin Fine Art in 2003. Since then, she has worked with more than 40 artists all over the world and curated over a hundred art exhibitions showcasing artworks from many parts of Asia, Europe, and the US. 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Sin Sin Fine Art, a testament to Sin Sin Man’s commitment to promoting and showcasing the work of talented artists from around the world.