Booth | 1D27
Venue | Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Artists |
Tina Keng Gallery | Su Xiaobai (b. 1949), Ava Hsueh (b. 1956), Yuan Hui-Li (b. 1963), Sopheap Pich (b. 1971), Peng Wei (b. 1974), Su Meng-Hung (b. 1976)
TKG+ | Michael Lin (b. 1964), Charwei Tsai (b. 1980), Joyce Ho (b. 1983), Chen Ching-Yuan (b. 1984)
▋Preview ▋
03.25 (Wed.) 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
03.26 (Thurs.) 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
03.27 (Fri.) 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
03.28 (Sat.) 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
03.29 (Sun.) 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
▋Vernissage ▋
03.26 (Thurs.) 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
▋Public ▋
03.27 (Fri.) 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
03.28 (Sat.) 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
03.29 (Sun.) 12:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Polyphony
Splendid Hong Kong.
As capital and logistics circulate here at a dizzying pace, the tremendous centrifugal force accompanying such development has swept the rhythm of bygone eras into the torrent of progress. Simultaneously, however, grounded in its historical and cultural heritage, Hong Kong preserves its colonial legacy and the living texture of juxtaposed Eastern and Western elements. From the urban memory concentrated by a confluence of diverse immigrants, a unique and composite cultural structure is shaped.
Looking back at Taiwan, an island situated on the historical tectonic plates of East Asia, it shares a similarly complex and entangled web of cultures and communities. Through collisions and integrations across time and space, these diverse ethnic groups and historical contexts have gradually formed the contemporary cultural landscape. While confronting and capturing these internal tensions, creators here—despite their vastly different life experiences—are continually reshaping their subjectivity amidst the changing tides. Their works are no longer mere localized monologues, but rather distant echoes of the experiences of others, yearning for resonance within the collective subconscious.
In March 2026, TKG+ and Tina Keng Gallery will jointly participate in Art Basel Hong Kong (ABHK). The chosen theme, "Polyphony," serves as a direct response to this condition. In music theory, "polyphony" refers to multiple independent melodic lines progressing simultaneously; they are not subordinate to one another, yet they weave rich harmonies in counterpoint. Here, it embodies the mutual gaze and dialogue between distinct cultures. Through the medium of art, ten drastically different creative voices transcend cultural barriers to forge psychological connections with the other. Furthermore, through a sophisticated exhibition design, the works of these ten artists break free from singular narratives, serving as intertexts for one another within the space and constructing a complete tableau of collective memory.
Drawing upon their cultivation in Eastern aesthetics, artists Ava Hsueh, Yuan Hui-Li, and Su Meng-Hung from Taiwan, alongside Chinese artists Su Xiaobai and Peng Wei, redefine the dimensions of two-dimensional painting within a contemporary context through the orchestration of material and space. Taiwanese artist Michael Lin appropriates the motifs of traditional Taiwanese floral fabrics, extending decorative imagery from textiles to the canvas surface. Through re-editing and translation, this cultural visual vocabulary transforms the artwork from a mere carrier into an active dialogue between image and space.
On the other hand, mid-career artists Charwei Tsai, Joyce Ho, and Chen Ching-Yuan, along with Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich, shift their perspectives toward the body, memory, and even social writing. Employing conceptual approaches and a detached gaze, they pose profound questions situated between individual memory and collective consciousness. The undercurrents of emotion and tension surging beneath serene surfaces form a sensitivity exclusive to this generation's works.
Guided by the flow of the exhibition space, viewers will discover how energy is transmitted across different generations—transitioning from the macro-narratives of the masters to the inward-turning micro-perceptions or subtle observations of contemporary society in modern works. Through these ten artists, the artworks present the diverse yet ultimately convergent forms of life within the contexts of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and globalization. This also represents an interpretation by TKG+ and Tina Keng Gallery as leading contemporary art spaces in Asia: a look back at the past, and an inquiry into the future.
This presentation at ABHK features works by Ava Hsueh (b. 1956), Yuan Hui-Li (b. 1963), Michael Lin (b. 1964), Su Meng-Hung (b. 1976), Charwei Tsai (b. 1980), Joyce Ho (b. 1983), and Chen Ching-Yuan (b. 1984); along with Chinese artists Su Xiaobai (b. 1949) and Peng Wei (b. 1974), and Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich (b. 1971).
