He found parallels in the monotonous activity of applying repetitive techniques that is sometimes necessary when creating art, but also allows artists to be separated from the rest of the world while also Sometimes you find yourself in the zone, deeply connected to creation.
“Spirituality isn’t about religion, it’s about focusing on what soothes the mind,” Poon says. “Of course, some works of art bring more excitement than peace, but observing the details takes your mind off everything else.”
“When I focus on reading a work of art, I feel like I’m in the ‘zone.’ ”
Poon explores these similarities in “Mandala,” a group exhibition featuring five Hong Kong-based artists – Sam Cheng, Jess Leung, Fong Chim, Victor Chu and Damon Tong – which is running until June 12 at San Shao Gallery HK in Central.
Leon was initially concerned about the iterative process required to create the piece. white butterfly and White flower It would be tedious, but she found the process surprisingly calming.
“In the early stages, I felt anxious and wanted to escape, but gradually I found a sense of harmony, peace, tranquility and emptiness,” she says, adding that although the patterns in her works appear repetitive, “if you look closely, there is something different about each butterfly or flower, and that’s what makes them unique to me.”
Chen says that each piece depicts a different shape of bean. Azuki beans Art reminds her of the different personalities of her friends. For her, art is when she feels most free.
“This world is so frustrating and complicated, full of restrictions and rules.” […] “It’s difficult to communicate,” Chen said. “It’s only when I’m painting that I truly feel at ease and comfortable.”
Chim says creating art is a cathartic process, which he likens to composing music.
“I think the soul is made up of rhythms similar to music,” he says. “After painting, I feel like I’m listening to a series of tight melodies.
“You will feel happy, like water gushing forth. Painting is like a spiritual activity. When you finish, you will feel a sense of relief and your spirit will be strengthened.”
Poon agrees.
“The process of Chinese calligraphy and painting has a calming ‘function’ like meditation,” he says. “Art therapy is a real profession that helps people through art creation.”
“Artists may not be aware of this ‘function’ when they are creating their art, they may not even think about it. I thought this was an interesting topic worth discussing, and that it would probably get more people talking about it.”
“Mandala”, Sansiao Gallery HK, 1/F, Wilson House, 19 Wyndham Street, Central, tel: 2586 1018, until 12 June.
