Jake Wong and Cheng Chit Yan

Cheng Chit Yan, Midnight Root in Summer, oil on canvas, 90 x 70 cm, 2025 and Jake Wong, Liminal, oil on canvas, 80 x 65 cm, 2025

Gaia Art Space is pleased to present Unspoken Truths, a duo exhibition showcasing works of Hong Kong artists Jake Wong and Cheng Chit Yan, curated by The Hartz Project. It is an exploration of the complexities of perception, subtly unveiling a tapestry of human experience that reveals the often-hidden layers between external appearances and internal realities. It also navigates the intricate landscape of human emotion, unearthing the truths that often go unsaid. This exhibition will be on view from July 17 to August 30, 2025.

Installation View (1)

Wong takes a personal approach in his body of work, painting from his deep emotions to articulate these inner feelings with rational clarity, all while striving to find a harmonious equilibrium between the two. He emphasizes the intricacies and nuances of the painting surface, employing various techniques alongside minimalist compositions and palettes to abstractly expose the spectrum of human emotional states.

Installation View (2)

Cheng’s practice investigates the subtle yet profound tensions that exist between inner feelings and the external world. Beneath the tranquil surfaces of her works lies an undercurrent of chaos, expressed through distorted lines and vibrant, unconventional color palettes that create mysterious, layered atmospheres. Everyday landscapes, fleeting moments of travel, and the intricate fusion of emotions and fantasies—these transient captures are transformed into enduring visual narratives where Cheng incorporates disorienting proportions and bold, evocative hues to construct imagery that feels both familiar and estranged.

Installation View (3)

A compelling dialogue unfolds between Wong’s rational explorations and Cheng’s emotional turbulence, probing the complexities of human experience and the hidden narratives that define our lives. Wong’s meticulous surfaces invite contemplation of unexpressed emotions, whereas Cheng’s layered atmospheres provoke introspection about the chaotic truths that lie beneath. Through the lens of these two artists, the works encourage a gentle introspection that beckons one to explore the depths of their inner world. This serves as an invitation to recognize the undercurrents of emotions that shape our existence, fostering a quiet awakening within and guiding us to gently uncover the subtle truths that resonate within our shared human narrative. 

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2101, Landmark South, Hong Kong
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