Thirty different ways of showing self-love are being presented across artworks by young local artist Ceci Chio (趙韻詩) for her aptly named solo exhibition “Self-Love Project 30: Thirty Ways to Love Yourself”, which is now in its final four days at the Pavilion of Exhibitions and Artistic Shows for Young People in Praça do Tap Siac (塔石廣場).
An artist who tackles illustration and graphic design, Chio’s works on display at the free-admission exhibition, which is on until Sunday, comprise digital drawings.
With titles like “Love Exercise”, “Forgiveness”, “Unplugged”, “Celebrate Every Moment” and “Eat Healthy”, each of the artworks on display aims to reaffirm the idea, carrying a simple, yet important message that she conveys through vibrant colours that includes endearing characters, among which is a small black dog, which enter scenes that the artist uses to portray ways of showing self-love.
Moreover, exhibitiongoers venturing towards the back of the venue will also be able to watch a video on the same subject in addition to the digital drawings.
According to a recent statement from the organisers, the works on display were made through the idea that people “gradually lose themselves, forget to listen to their inner voices, and suppress their true selves under the weight of work, studies, and the judgment of others”. And it is through these artworks that the artist hopes that exhibitiongoers will somehow be able to slow down, temporarily ease their worries, and find ways to show love for oneself.
“Self-love is not selfishness. It is a gentle yet courageous choice”, emphasised the artist in a statement displayed at the gallery. The statement further highlighted that true self-love means releasing oneself from external expectations and self-judgments, instead embracing the imperfect present moment, therefore allowing oneself to experience growth and healing.
With only four days left, members of the public may visit the exhibition from noon through 8 p.m. until the exhibition ends on Sunday night.
Photos: Rui Pastorin
