Phantom Reality: Jiang Heng Solo Exhibition

Program

Ora-Ora gallery is proud to present 'Phantom Reality,' the inaugural solo exhibition of Chinese contemporary artist Jiang Heng at the gallery. Based in Guangzhou, Jiang's work is profoundly influenced by industrial growth and consumerist culture. Through this exhibition, he invites viewers to reflect on how individuals and society navigate the shifting landscape of cultural norms and how, in the pursuit of material and fleeting pleasure, some of our most cherished values may be fading away.

Highlights

The exhibition focuses on two major series by the artist:

• 'Wig' Series: Vibrant and smooth-painted canvases depicting wigs, evoking a subtle sense of anxiety and the absence of life.
• 'I Divide My Body into Pixels and Give Them to You' Series: A sculptural series using painted wood that blurs the boundaries of time and space. These works, presented in a pixelated form, capture a state between decomposition and evolution.

Jiang Heng contrasts the traditional Chinese reverence for hair—as per the 'Classic of Filial Piety'—with the modern, fickle nature of synthetic wigs, prompting viewers to consider their own moral compass and values. As Dr. Henrietta Tsui-Leung, co-founder of Ora-Ora, notes, Jiang captures the intense tension between fast-paced consumer culture and deep-seated values with remarkable insight.

Performers

Jiang Heng (born 1972, Guangdong, China) is a distinguished artist whose work traverses painting and multi-media. He has exhibited at Art Basel Hong Kong and the Venice Biennale. His works are held in prestigious international collections, including the UNESCO office in Paris, and various mainland institutions like the Guangdong Museum of Art and the Hubei Museum of Art.

Venue & Access

The exhibition is held at Ora-Ora, Tai Kwun, Central. Visitors can take the MTR to Central Station and proceed to Tai Kwun via Exit D. The venue is located at Rooms 105-107, Block 3, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central.