Threesome Experiment

A little experiment with three heads. Each with one fixed expression but while positioned differently, they seem to express different emotions .

So, are they acting? Or, are we just imagining?

The Kowtow Suit 臣.服

Kowtow, in terms of body language, is a posture that lowers oneself to the lowest, the ground, to exhibit his submissiveness to the receiving end. In ancient China, Man kowtowed to Heaven. Subject kowtowed to Ruler. Civilian kowtowed to Official. Progeny kowtowed to Ancestor. Children kowtow to Parents. Believer kowtowed to God.

With the penetration of Western civilization, the world today steers toward democracy, freedom, law and human rights. Kowtow almost disappears except in special ceremonies.

We modern folks in Western suits do not kowtow anymore. But, do we never lower ourselves of our own accord to a submissive position? Do we, not blindly worship certain powers, political slogans and ideals? Do we not worship money, idols or even fashion trends? After all, do we still practise the ancient tradition, Kowtow, only with our suit on?

The Kowtow Suit was made first in life size as seen in the picture. I made another smaller one and entered the finals of Phillip Charriol Art Competition 2005. It was auctioned and sold.



Another version of the Kowtow Suit made with Tin Alloys.






This one was collected by famous art dealer, Ms. Alison Pickett. Thank you!

無相

This set of wooden blocks were printed with sultra (心經), which can't be seen clearly in these pictures. The light/shadow buddha heads and the fragmentized sultra are electronformed bronze.

The set was auctioned and sold at the Henderson ArtReach.

Tibetan Girl

This "girlie" took me 2 months just to polish it. It was the first time I experimented with hand-casting tin alloy myself. It was very difficult to get it to look this smooth and glossy.

It was auction and sold at the Henderson ArtReach. I am planning to cast a second copy in bronze.

片面

This group of fragmentized faces as shown in the "香港雕民" sculptural exhibition at the Cattle Depot as well as the "香港藝術界慶祝回歸八周年" art exhibition, both held in 2005.

To me, this group represents our memories of people in time.

** The group were sold at the exhibition held by 香港傷殘青年協會.