Hong Kong Exhibition → It turns out that stars can really be plucked from the sky

Kim Tschang-Yeul's solo exhibition 'Night Dreams, Good Luck' not only features his most iconic wood-based mother-of-pearl series with marine landscapes, parts of seascapes in window frames, and books and items on bookshelves, but also introduces nine new works and the 'Night Dreams, Good Luck' series, depicting pearl-like nightscapes in his paintings. Kim Tschang-Yeul's continuous exploration of material philosophy resonates with traditional East Asian heritage, allowing us to feel metaphysical thoughts, the intersection of art and nature in a modern context. The core of 'Night Dreams, Good Luck' is the universe, the ocean, and the dwelling, symbolizing the infinite connection between humanity and nature. It includes the Confucian classics 'I Ching' and 'Doctrine of the Mean', which discuss the three perspectives of heaven, earth, and humanity, emphasizing that humans are born from heaven and earth and should live in harmony with nature. Kim explores the themes of heaven, earth, and space-time, tirelessly seeking new ways to express the essence and eternity of materials, marveling at the universe's miraculous creations. In the new series, the nightscapes depicted by Kim consist of the vast universe, rotating cosmos, and lights, achieving another level of sublimation. 'Beauty' means a static objective quality, while 'Sublime' signifies the flowing elemental power that transcends human understanding, like nature using its power to expand our imagination. The spiraling light is one of the recurring themes in 'A Profound Space'. In the philosophical concept of the spirit, human nature is irrational and chaotic. The spiral symbolizes the cycle of constant creation and destruction, the process of 'becoming', and the necessary condition for inspiring action and the continuation of life. Moreover, the cosmic heat at the center of the spiral emits light to the mountains below, fueling the activities of the universe and humanity. The metaphysics of cosmic aesthetics expressed in Kim Tschang-Yeul's landscape paintings further reveal the essence of beauty that transcends life and death. 'Night Dreams, Good Luck' Gallery: Soluna Fine Art Date: Until June 30, 2023 Time: Tuesday-Saturday; 10 am - 6 pm Address: G/F, 52 Sai Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Tickets: Free, no reservation required