11 September - 26 November 2008

Lisa Cheung, Gayle Chong Kwan, Helen Couchman, Stephanie Douet, Neil Stewart, Pamela So, Karen Tam and Erika Tan

An exploration of a modern day concept of Chinoiserie; relationships, aesthetic responses and perceptions of China

This exhibition brings together artists from the UK and Canada whose work or practice is affected by their connection to China. The exhibition explores how pervasive Chinese culture, industry and aesthetics are in our everyday lives, be them actual or perceived.


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Contemporary Chinoiserie

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Images from top right :

Erika Tan, Shot Through: Journey of Connections, 2008; Neil Stewart, Gorge, 2004;
Stephanie Douet, Peking Urn , 2008; Ed Pien, The Blue Vine (working title/ detail), 2008