Art Blog

Phase is a series of new oil paintings by Jon Ching offering a look into the natural world post-Anthropocene as well as a reflection on the world now in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ching began the series looking far into the future, at a time when the impact of humans on the planet has ceased, creating a clear line in history distinguishing a new world. This new ecology, defined by flora and fauna in new stages of evolution, continues the never-ending exercise of life, resulting in new symbioses in altered environments. The endurance of the natural world on this perfect planet ensures that there will always be beauty, wonder, and balance.

Gauntlet is an exhibition of new paintings by Sam Yong, depicting the struggles of life and how it is a constant test of survival.

Using animals as a metaphor, the paintings in Gauntlet are about the human condition but also highlight dangers to the natural environment and how our actions can impact the survival of the natural world.