In this exhibition, Fatina Kong's artworks undergo a transition from cityscapes and landscapes to capturing the intricate veins found in nature. Viewers can easily recognise the interplay between reality and abstract elements within her paintings. Kong's innovative narrative approach arise from flower stems, leaf veins, and stone traces, which possess natural qualities reminiscent of the cyclic rotation processes in nature. While humans are not involved in these natural occurrences, we may observe the distinct marks they leave. Kong's brushstrokes delicately intertwine, like silk threads, and her paintings have overlapping layers that create a sense of depth and dimension. The artist meticulously layers her work, resulting in paintings that evoke the way reflections appear on the surfaces of water or a mirror. Additionally, the circular canvas of her artworks symbolises the cyclical nature of time.
Kong believes that nature's evolution is beyond human influence. Time, despite being an abstract concept, embodies profound beliefs that surpass our conventional understanding of reality. The abundance of flowers and trees symbolizes different stages in time. While it is impossible for us to physically travel back in time and witness the emergence of a seedling, Kong's work possesses the remarkable ability of capturing the lingering imprints left by the changing seasons.
In Kong's painted world, time gracefully weaves itself through the intermingling and overlapping flowers, leaves, as well as the spaces between far-off and nearby rocks and mountains. The fragmented stones eventually morph into towering buildings and structures, while young seedlings grow into tall trees and entwining vines. Kong's paintings depict natural transformations, seamlessly blending scenery and reminding viewers to cherish the present moment. Her artwork reflects the ever-changing world and encourages mindfulness and a deeper connection with the beauty of the present.
