Three concurrent solo exhibitions by three invited artists are being simultaneously presented by Ox Warehouse, showcasing styles and creativity across different sections until February 8.
Located at the Former Municipal Cattle Stable at the junction of Avenida do Coronel Mesquita (美副將大馬路) and Avenida do Almirante Lacerda (罅些喇提督大馬路), each section presents a distinct set of artworks, atmospheres and subjects that the respective artists are tackling, with the resulting works created during Ox Warehouse’s residency programmes.
In the exhibition “Seak Kam Tong: Yuan Zeqiang”, Yuan looks at the stories behind stones, along with the narratives and diverse cultures that they hold in the city. “This shared material seemingly reflects the collisions and fusion of diverse cultures in Macau. The ubiquity of stone in the city’s daily life is strikingly vivid”, noted Yuan in a statement displayed at the venue, adding that he felt “compelled to explore the deeper significance of the stone”, with the exhibition featuring installations, video and pieces created using staples among the artworks.
The statement also elaborated that “Seak Kam Tong” comes from the ancient traditions of stone worship, embodying auspicious symbolism associated with warding off misfortune and evil.
“Seak” is the Cantonese word for “stone”.
“Standing Wave Manifold: Fan Xian”, meanwhile, sees the cross-media artist search for stillness within the motion of Macau’s ever-shifting landscape. A statement provided by Ox Warehouse noted that Fan explores how institutions, landscapes and “feng shui” (Chinese geomancy) shape daily life.
The exhibition uses videos, installations, and gelatine silver prints to blend landscapes, sounds, and events from various times, as noted in the statement, inviting visitors to explore these shifting landscapes and moments. The statement added that by focusing on the still parts between images, viewers can catch glimpses of a city constantly evolving.
Lastly, “Land and Sea: David Fank” features two installations, namely “Land” and “Sea”, which are displayed in sections featuring the colours blue and green to create a map. It pulls from the artist’s experiences travelling between cities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and places such as Beijing to generate Fank’s map through representative objects and photography, according to the gallery statement. It also presents an outsider’s perspective.
Members of the public may view the works at the free-admission exhibition daily from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m.
Photos of the three distinct sections of the concurrent exhibitions at the Former Cattle Stable taken yesterday by Rui Pastorin.
