Irrational exuberance

Inspired by discount culture and positive psychology, the exhibition is an exercise in pleasure, modest expectations and accessibility by artist Christine Wong Yap.

The New York-based artist is an interdisciplinary artist working in installations, sculptures, multiples and work on paper, which explore ideas about optimism and pessimism.

Her work examines the paradox that mundane materials or situations can give rise to irrational expectations, emotions and experiences.

Many of her works can be considered barometers of optimism or pessimism. Influenced by conceptual strategies, phenomenology and psychology, her output is experimental and idiosyncratic, yet shares economical means and candid appearances.

For the exhibition in the Chinese Arts Centre, she will transform the refurbished project space into a colorful pop-up shop. All of the artwork is available for collection at an agreeable price.

Date: On display

Venue: Chinese Arts Centre, Market Buildings, Thomas St, Northern Quarter, Manchester

Website: www.chinese-arts-centre.org

(China Daily 11/30/2012 page31)