Chloe is an MFA student in Hong Kong and a former independent franchise owner. She focuses her artistic endeavors on local cultures and traditions. Drawing on her background in advertising, she utilizes various mediums in her work to promote cultural preservation and encourage societal introspection.
Social Fishtance,
Social Fishtance
The installation is designed to understand social distancing, and explore the tension between intimacy and isolation. Inspired by the hyper-controlled environment of koi shows, where the contestants are transported and showcased in transparent fish bags. These temporary containers mirror our own negotiated spaces. What happens when these rules become invisible, yet still govern how we interact?
By repurposing these fish bags as sonic chambers, the work invites the audience to navigate a hidden rule system:
The audio landscape only activates when the partcipant finds and occupies the precise "sweet spot" within the installation. Like a koi judged for its perfect scale alignment, your movement must adhere to the invisible parameters.
This is not just about physical distance, but the fragile agreements we make to share space. The work asks: Who sets these rules? How do we learn them? And what do we lose when compliance becomes second nature?
Plastic fish bags, Air pumps, Polyfoam boxes
IT IS ALL FOR YOUR BENEFIT! /
我都係為你好！
The work explores the dynamics between parental expectations and children's experiences, often justified under the guise of “I am doing this for your good!” The design of the two-end tube emphasizes the idea of a one-sided dialogue and visually represents how parents often dominate conversations, projecting their voices (and opinions) onto their children.
Acrylic Tube, Acrylic Elbow Tube, Saddle Pipe Clips, Rubber Ducks
OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
This project invites viewers to explore 360-degree images of public spaces in Hong Kong, akin to navigating a globe. Participants can interact with the visuals by scaling and rotating the 3D sphere, immersing themselves in the pulse of diverse communities.
Projection, Interactive Art
Memoryscape
(work with LIN Yuxin)The project explores the interplay between dreams and memories, emphasizing how they shape our identity and perception of reality. Memories of childhood are often tied to cultural experiences and artifacts. Memoryscape aims to evoke nostalgia through visual elements that resonate with Chinese children.
Chinese Wedding Sticker, Pillow
Memory Reconstruction
Memory Reconstruction challenges perceptions of time and reality. By merging incidents, venues, and characters from different time cues, it creates a new timeline for viewers to explore. This transformative experience invites contemplation of the interconnectedness of past, present, and future. Boundaries dissolve, giving rise to new narratives and revelations.
Dried Leaves, Tatto Stickers
Tradition of Leftovers
Tradition of Leftovers is a serial artwork created with epoxy resin and repurposed leftovers. Inspired by the Chinese New Year tradition of bundling special food with red envelopes(壓年), these art pieces serve as both recycling efforts and preservers of symbolic memories. Through the use of discarded materials, the artwork embodies sustainability and resourcefulness. The epoxy resin medium symbolizes the integration of past and present. Each piece incorporates leftovers, representing a tangible link to the New Year feasts and cherished moments. The artwork becomes a vessel for these memories, evoking nostalgia and honoring cultural significance.
Epoxy Resin, Food
LOVE in the Air
This project draws inspiration from the social phenomenon of grand-parenting in skipped-generation families, where children are raised primarily by their grandparents. In Chinese culture, there is a saying that warns against being a "flower growing in the greenhouse," symbolizing overprotected and sheltered lives. Recognizing the significant impact of parental absence on children's development, the project embarked on an exploration of the intricate relationship between children and their grandparents within the cultural context of skipped generation households.
Packaging Materials