Abstract
- The Rule of Three exhibition is at the moment on view at otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE in Hong Kong
- A multi-sensory exhibition, it options new ceramics by Karena Lam, work by Hilarie Hon and music by Olivier Cong
The Rule of Three, introduced by otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE, explores the symbolic and structural significance of the quantity three in artwork. That includes new works by Karena Lam, Hilarie Hon and Olivier Cong, the exhibition examines how triadic ideas manifest throughout totally different inventive mediums. Every artist contributes a definite perspective, expressed by way of ceramics, work and music, but their works intertwine in a unified dialogue, highlighting the interaction between kind, materials and notion.
All through historical past, the quantity three holds deep cultural, non secular in addition to inventive significance. From the Holy Trinity in Christianity to the three unities in classical drama, triadic constructions function foundational ideas of steadiness and development. In The Rule of Three, this basic precept is mirrored within the exhibition’s very construction: it options three artists, exploring three distinct mediums, and interesting three modes of sensory interplay. This triadic framework serves as a foundational factor, permitting for each particular person inventive expression and a cohesive collective concord throughout the introduced works.
Karena Lam’s ceramic works embrace the intrinsic qualities of clay, treating it as an energetic participant within the artistic course of. Her technique is conversational, permitting the fabric to develop organically, fairly than shaping it by way of strict management. This aligns with the theme of steadiness, as her items mirror a dialogue between artist and medium, intention and natural kind. In the meantime, Hilarie Hon’s vibrant canvases delve into the complexities of coloration and abstraction that immediately problem viewers to navigate the nuances of notion. Like Lam, Hon emphasizes responsiveness to her medium, participating in an ongoing trade with the imagery she creates.
Olivier Cong’s contributions introduce an important auditory dimension to the exhibition. His compositions create “made-up folklores” that accompany the totemic sculptures, with city and folk-inspired melodies complementing Lam’s moon jars. In the meantime, Cong’s rhythmic, emotive soundscapes mirror the distinction of noise and silence, akin to the invisible crowds juxtaposed with the solitary traveler figures in Hon’s works.
The Rule of Three is at the moment on view by appointment till June 29, 2025 at otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE.
otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE
31 Solar Chun Avenue,
Tai Hold Hong Kong
