Jacky Tsai China, b. 1984

Fusing together elements such as classical Chinese motifs, characters from old Chinese folk tales, or Western comics, Jacky Tsai deploys aesthetically pleasing and fun imageries to present contemporary subject matters, which are often major current topics and social issues affecting contemporary societies today. By making his works in pop art style using techniques such as traditional Chinese lacquer carvings, traditional Suzhou embroidery, porcelain, and hand-crafted screen prints, the artist shows his deep enthusiasm towards Chinese artistry, which is not merely confined to his subject matters but is also shown by his aspirations to preserve these centuries-old, meticulous Chinese craftsmanship which would otherwise disappear.