Titled Simbiosis como campo (Symbiosis as a Field), Sally Huang Wong's ongoing exhibition at Yuanmingyuan — the Old Summer Palace — reflects the mixed influence of the two cultures she hails from, China and Latin America.
The vivid paintings show how she has turned the similarities and differences of the two cultures into vibrant colors, unbounded strokes, and above all, a cross-cultural bridge to connect the aesthetic and philosophical views, evoking shared reflections on life. The exhibition runs until Nov 28 at the Hai Tang Cultural Center.
Growing up in Latin America and studying fine arts in Beijing, Wong's exhibition includes several of her series of works, including tropical flowers and birds, one of her recurring themes. She is also exhibiting paintings of Yuanmingyuan and its pavilions, bridges and serene courtyards that constitute the graceful beauty of a classical Chinese garden.
Between the passionate tropical landscapes and subtle Eastern scenery, she has constructed a visual passage in which time, echoes of history and memories are interwoven.
