Ho Wing Wa, Ernest uses printing as his artistic medium, particularly emphasizing the expressive quality of brushstrokes, semi-abstract forms, and the layered materiality. His artworks are inspired by Chinese calligraphy and painting, as well as his daily life and experiences. Ho explores the possibilities of calligraphic lines, spatial relationships, and the inherent properties of his materials.
His artworks defy categorization, using lines to break down predetermined forms and spaces, resulting in abstract and ambiguous compositions. His paintings attempt to explore the intricate and fragile relationship between humanity and the cosmic order of nature, utilizing lines to connect, separate, or construct these systems from which people cannot escape.
Ho's artworks are characterized by thin layers of paint that obscure yet intentionally reveal traces of the painting process, treating the act of painting as an integral part of the work, thereby introducing a sense of temporality. His painting process is not a linear execution of a preconceived sketch, but rather a responsive evolution to the moment's sensations.
The uncertainty of the world amplifies the inability of the works to present a definitive "appearance," reflecting the ambiguous state between my understanding of "truth" and my skepticism towards visual forms, ultimately leading to a questioning of the nature of life.
Ho Wing Wa, Ernest (b.1983, Guangdong, China) recently received his Bachelor of Fine Art from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.