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TTS: When Somebody Smiles

7 December 2023 - 7 January 2024

Free

EVENT DESCRIPTION

To mark the opening of GAROME, a brand new art space and concept store in Sheung Wan Hong Kong, GAROME is delighted to present “WHEN SOMEBODY SMILES”, the first solo exhibition in Asia by Hong Kong Artist TTS. The exhibition features a series of acrylic paintings showcasing TTS’ iconic 笑 / Smile motifs in various formats, shapes, and colors.

Born in Hong Kong and grew up in London, TTS is an artist exploring the emotional depth and contrasts experienced with the arising and ceasing of feelings – “fictionality and trueness”. She believes that Art is a tool to help her engage with herself and the world she is in today. Having always experienced anxiety in social situations, painting has become a meditative and ritualistic journey to TTS. In her artworks, she harnesses the power of monochrome and duocolour, scale and repetition which calls for self-analysis and questioning on our own existence.

In ‘WHEN SOMEBODY SMILES,’ TTS transforms canvases into contemplative spaces with quiet yet dynamic energy. Drawing inspirations from Chinese monochrome glazed porcelain and embossed pattern techniques, TTS integrates ancient aesthetics with contemporary motifs on canvases with simple yet profound colours.

By repeating the Chinese character 「笑」(which means smile) to create an original pattern, or her’ signature upward-downward smiley motif, TTS vividly brings a modern twist to traditional Chinese artistic techniques, guiding viewers to reflect on the importance and significance of the emotion of happiness in life despite its frequent fluctuations.

Besides being an art space, GAROME is also a concept store selling a selection of artworks, from original paintings, affordable art prints to everyday objects for your home or gifting needs. In celebration of TTS’ solo exhibition, GAROME has curated a special edition wax sculpture and vases. The much popular 100 Smiles original art prints that are based on TTS’ first painting series “hundred smiles”(百笑圖)will also be available at GAROME. To celebrate the space’s opening, there will be a 20% off on all items (excluding paintings) both online and in-store during our soft opening period: Dec7th-9th.

Details

Start:
7 December 2023
End:
7 January 2024
Admission:
Free
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GAROME