CONCRETE BRICK
(ECHO SERIES)
(2022-2024)

The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), Australia, 

from 30 November 2024 to 27 April 2025.

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In final piece of Echo, I sought to encapsulate the essence of cultural decay and forgotten heritage. The focal point of this work is three broken bricks, strategically positioned beneath a delicate silk painting. These bricks serve as poignant symbols, representing the neglected and overlooked aspects of our cultural landscape. Each brick, meticulously crafted from concrete, mirrors the exact type depicted in the painting, blurring the lines between artifice and reality.

Through the application of lacquer and delicate gold foil detailing, I aimed to accentuate the beauty of things broken and neglected. These embellishments not only highlight the visible damage but also emphasizes the weight of history and forgotten heritage.

By juxtaposing the fragility of silk with the robustness of concrete, I invite viewers to contemplate the fleeting nature of cultural heritage. The juxtaposition prompts reflection on the impermanence of societal constructs and the enduring allure of decay.

Ultimately, this piece serves as a testament to the intricacies of human existence, encouraging viewers to confront the complexities of cultural memory and preservation. It is my hope that through this exploration, we may find beauty in the overlooked and meaning in the forgotten.