Hong Kong-born artist Karen Yung (翁麗晶) is showcasing her works at the Macau Art For All Society (AFA) gallery as part of “Objects and Non-Objects – The Art of Painting Exhibition Series II”, bringing her art style to her latest solo exhibition.
Currently residing in Macau, Yung’s works lean towards pop surrealism and are influenced by the “Space Age” of the 1960s. Moreover, being influenced by cartoons, comics and pop culture, her works have a “cute cartoon style”, according to a recent statement by the gallery.
Yung’s current exhibition is entitled “Human Laboratory” and features works created through mixed media and oils. The statement noted that in creating the works, Yung took on a dual role: both as an observant and participant in the “interactive process of becoming ‘human’.
The statement noted that the artist observed human behavioural patterns, psychological states, and expressions, altogether raising questions, with the collected data analysed, recorded and then becoming a form for the artist to express her concepts, the statement said.
The exhibition is split into three parts. In “Observation”, the statement noted, three canvas oil paintings with backgrounds in warm pink tones are presented with “cartoonish aliens with childlike features”.
“Research”, meanwhile, consists of four canvas paintings, with a blue palette, highlighting the painted human organs. “Through the operation of various organ tissues, humans gain their understanding of the world and generate personal emotions, imagination, and wisdom through internalised experiences”, according to the statement.
Lastly, “Data Records” features “questions about life and the results obtained from researching the human condition”, the statement said. Moreover, three wooden panel oil paintings featuring insects and tree specimens, 3D animation, and a LED holographic projection fan titled “Fragile Resilience - The Heart of the Metaverse” are also showcased.
The exhibition is on until Sunday. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. More details can be found on: https://www.afamacau.com/.
Photos: Rui Pastorin
