Sorry S066
US$ 415
Overview
This artwork was last updated 857 days ago.
2020
Resin, Adhesive labels and epoxy resin on panel
Edition of 100
Dimensions: 9cm (H) x 22cm (W) / 3.5" (H) x 8.7" (W)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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This item ships from Hong Kong
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Artist statement
Tong is known for his use of the unconventional medium of custom-made stickers, inspired by the ubiquitous “Made In Hong Kong” stickers that he came across during his childhood in the 1970-80s as his family was in the garment business at that time.
Since the beginning, Tong’s works has been and continues to be wildly relevant to the evolving issues related to social, cultural and values in Hong Kong and the world. The fun and witty paradoxes that he creates through the manipulation of texts, subtexts, graphics and colours, contain powerful underlying messages and perspectives.
The focus on repetition and the mundane, anonymity, and cryptic characteristic of Tong’s works continues to be prevalent in the MUMBLE CRUMBLE works, in which the meanings and idea behind “word”, “speech” and “message” get lost in the noise of society and hidden agendas in the world today. The work encourages a different way of “seeing” to better understand the world around us.
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Artist profile
Damon Tong Wai Kit
Born: 1979
Hometown: Hong Kong
Based in: Hong Kong
Tong’s works, using the unconventional medium of custom-made stickers, are visually striking not only by the liberal use colours, but also by the simple cryptic messages they carry. Tong’s original inspiration of using the stickers came from the “Made in China” stickers that mark the manufactured goods coming out of …
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